I made Mango Salsa Herb Pork Tenderloin for dinner! The fusion of Mexican and Italian is surprisingly amazing! It’s so simple to make and went really well with the Steamed Rice and Roasted Zucchini. Despite the reputation pork has for being a fatty protein, the tenderloin actually has less calories than chicken breast. Tenderloin: 3Continue reading “Mango Salsa Herb Pork Tenderloin”
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Pilfered Pantry Taco Casserole
More pantry pilfering! This time it’s a delicious Taco Casserole! You can substitute chicken or turkey for beef with great results. 1 pound Ground Beef 1 large Tomato; chopped 1 large Garlic Clove; minced 1 cup Red Onion; chopped 1 cup Radish; chopped ¼ cup Taco Seasoning 1 can Refried Beans 1 cup Sour CreamContinue reading “Pilfered Pantry Taco Casserole”
Copycat Restaurant Refried Beans
This is the closest I’ve gotten to mexican restaurant style refried beans. It’s so stinking flavorful and I make a point of prepping it as a side dish along side salsa rice for quesadillas, tacos, taco salads and burritos! ½ lb Bacon Ends; finely minced 1 small White Onion; finely chopped 1 small Jalapeño; coredContinue reading “Copycat Restaurant Refried Beans”
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
I made Chicken Enchiladas for dinner and they were amazing. If you don’t have the spice ingredients, you can certainly use premixed taco seasoning. I know that most recipes call for black olives over top, but I’m not a huge fan of them on my enchiladas. I baked the chicken so I could finish aContinue reading “Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas”
Margarita Grilled Shrimp
I love Shrimp! I’m not a huge seafood fan, but shrimp is definitely something that I regularly indulge in. Grilled or smoked being my favorite cooking methods. This dish goes brilliantly with Cilantro Lime Rice or Grilled Veggies! 2 lbs raw Jumbo Shrimp — Marinade: 3 large Limes; juiced and zested 2 teaspoons Salt 1Continue reading “Margarita Grilled Shrimp”
Green Chile Chicken Taco Cups
I woke up with this recipe in my head and I had all the ingredients I needed. They were so good! Next time I’ll use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder and add cilantro and lime juice to the chicken. 12 Street Tortillas 1 large Chicken Breast; cubed ½ teaspoon Salt ¼ teaspoon Pepper ¼Continue reading “Green Chile Chicken Taco Cups”
Homemade Flour Tortillas
I love making flour tortillas! They’re so simple and they put store bought brands to shame. Tonight I made them for Green Chile Chicken Quesadillas, but they have so many delicious uses. 2 cups Flour 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ¼ cup Bacon Grease ¾ cup Hot Water Mix dry ingredients in aContinue reading “Homemade Flour Tortillas”
Smoky Ancho Chicken Quesadillas
I made quesadillas for lunch and they were so quick to make! I wasn’t happy with the tortillas I made last night so I made a second batch. So much better! Of course, you can use store-bought tortillas but I highly recommend making them from scratch at least once! Ancho Chicken: 3 large Chicken ThighsContinue reading “Smoky Ancho Chicken Quesadillas”
Home Fried Tortilla Chips
I found a tortilla press on clearance and really wanted to try my hand at making tortilla chips! I was so shocked at how much better they tasted fresh and the recipe was so simple. Paired with some Chunky Guacamole and Cantina Salsa, it’s a definite crowd pleaser for a party or Taco night! ForContinue reading “Home Fried Tortilla Chips”
The Best Chunky Guacamole
This is a recipe that’s been handed down to me from my mom and I LOVE it! The large chunks of tomato and onion add a delicious texture to the creaminess of the mashed avocado. It’s the best dip for homemade Tortilla Chips, Chimichangas, tacos and burritos! 3 large ripe Avocados 1 small Tomato; coredContinue reading “The Best Chunky Guacamole”
Ash's In The Kitchen 