This is a typical starting point for my quick-n-easy meals lately: That's a half batch of these refried beans waiting patiently on the top shelf in the fridge. Twenty minutes later I was eating these Bean and Egg Tostadas: When you pair the beans with a warm, crispy tostada shell then you've got the ideal...
Quick Roasted Chicken with Chipotle Spice Rub
Of all the quick-n-easy meals I've been posting lately, this one is probably the easiest. Or laziest. However you want to look at it 🙂 It barely qualifies as a "recipe", so please just use this technique to help make your kitchen life easier. It will bring you loads of delicious home cooking, without too...
What Can I Make With Eggs? 14 Delicious Mexican Recipes
My breakfast routine has been permanently upgraded after spending a couple years in Cozumel. I hope yours will be too after reading through this list! It took me a few months in Coz to realize how many incredible breakfast dishes there are in Mexican cuisine, and now I'm a convert for life 🙂...
Creamy Chipotle Chicken Tostadas
I make these Creamy Chipotle Chicken Tostadas on weeknights when I'm craving some comfort food. The creamy, gooey chicken is ultra-satisfying, and when you combine it with refried beans and warm tostada shells you'll have a crunchy delight on your hands 🙂 Sound good? How To Make Creamy Chipotle Chicken Tostadas There are plenty of...
Quick Lunch with Homemade Half and Half Tortillas
Here's another post that will hopefully give you some ideas for easy meals at home: Quick Lunch with Homemade Half and Half Tortillas. I make improvised meals like this all the time -- they're fast, delicious, and very easy on the wallet 🙂 It's always best to let the fridge dictate the initial idea, so...
16 Fun Cinco de Mayo Recipes -- Pick Your Favorite!!
Finally Cinco de Mayo is here!! I put together a list of recipes that are perfect for tonight -- fun, delicious, and with minimal effort involved. Sound good? Your job is to pick your favorite dish from the list and make it! I hope these recipes make your Cinco de Mayo a keeper...
Chicken Taco Bar for 12
Here's an easy way to feed a big crew of your friends and family: Chicken Taco Bar for 12! I grilled up some brined chicken breasts for this batch, but you are welcome to cook the chicken any way that is convenient. More importantly, you'll be giving your peeps plenty of fixings to choose from...
Mexican Green Rice -- Arroz Verde
I've been making big batches of this Mexican Green Rice lately and it is such a welcome change to my kitchen! Have you tried it yet? Sure, you can serve it up as a side dish, but lately I turn it into a quick meal by tossing it with beans and cheese. You could also...
What Else Can I Make with Pico de Gallo? 11 Mexican Recipes
Freshly made Pico de Gallo is a kitchen gamechanger! It's the perfect example of the sum being far greater than the parts. When it's freshly chopped it has a vibrant flavor that livens up everything in a ten foot radius. I get tons of mileage from Pico, so I'm hoping these 11 recipe ideas help...
Quick Avocado Soup with Quesadillas
Here's another leftover-type meal that I rely on for a quick, satisfying dinner: Quick Avocado Soup with Quesadillas. It's easy, delicious, and can be ready in 15 minute or less. Sound too good to be true?! How To Make Quick Avocado Soup with Quesadillas Imagine opening up the fridge and seeing these ingredients: leftover Pico...