Chipotle Mexican Grill lists ingredients for their menu items here, including the ten ingredients that make up their lauded Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette. For some reason though they don't list exact measurements 🙂 Don't they know that there are legions of Chipotle fans out there who would give up all other forms of food in exchange...
Spicy Kale and Quinoa Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
This Kale and Quinoa Salad is another potential entry in a Closet Mexican Vegetarian recipe book. The complete protein of the quinoa and the superpowers of the kale make it one of the most nutritious meals you could possibly make. But the real question is....does it taste good? Kale and Quinoa Salad Recipe Luckily this...
Mexican Pickled Carrot Sticks
These Mexican Pickled Carrot Sticks are the perfect antidote to a ho-hum day that's on the verge of passing by unnoticed. They are surprisingly easy to make too, and for the next few weeks your fridge will be capable of supplying you with crispy, delicious jolts to the system any time you need it. Mexican...
Cucumber Radish Salsa
This Cucumber Radish Salsa is another good example of how easy it can to be to expand your salsa repertoire beyond the realm of tomatoes and tomatillos. Here we're combining the piquancy of radishes with the cool crunch of an English cucumber. The result is a light, vibrant salsa that will work equally well on...
Black Bean and Rice Cakes with Chipotle Crema
This Black Bean and Rice Cakes recipe is for all of you carnivores out there who can't imagine having good energy throughout the day without eating meat. And by 'you' I guess I mean 'me' because the genesis of this recipe came about when trying to create a beans and rice dish that kept me...
Peanut Chile Salsa
It's true, you probably never reach for peanuts when you're settling in to make a homemade batch of salsa. But there's a good chance this Peanut Chile Salsa will have you thinking twice about that the next time you're swinging open the pantry door. In other words...it tastes good. Real good. Peanut Chile Salsa Recipe...
Spicy Black Bean Pizza
This Black Bean Pizza comes with special permission to customize the topping list to your liking. But only if you use plenty of the spicy black bean puree that's underneath all the toppings -- that's the key! It also comes with significantly less guilt than meat-based pizza because of its vegetarian nature, which means it's...
Crispy Jalapeno Hash Browns
Warning: if you have trouble slowing down when there are crispy potato products around then please ignore this Crispy Jalapeno Hash Browns recipe. Or you can read the recipe but also come to an agreement with your Significant Other to keep a watchful eye on you once the hash browns are done cooking. Because it's...
Dinner Now! 15 Minute Chicken Guacamole Quesadillas
Go ahead and admit it. Your life is crazy busy and multiple times per week you find yourself scrambling for ideas when dinnertime approaches. Going out sounds expensive, cooking sounds time consuming, and yet your stomach's demands are getting louder and louder! These 15 Minute Chicken Guacamole Quesadillas are built for those days when you want...
Spicy Avocado Hummus
Avocado Hummus? Sound crazy?! If you're new to this combo then you're in for a treat. It couldn't be easier to make and it's one of the creamiest, most delicious concoctions your kitchen will ever produce. Avocado Hummus Recipe It's also kinda surprising that it's good for you, combining healthy fats from the avocados...