Got a bunch of cilantro in the fridge and need some recipes for it? I know the feeling! Cilantro has a small window of opportunity so it's best to use it when fresh and vibrant. Luckily there are plenty of cilantro recipes that want to become a regular part of your kitchen repertoire. FYI you...
Main Dish
Here are my site's recipes that can be used as a Main Dish! Lots of great options here for dinner but keep an eye out for the Picadillo and the Slow Cooker Carnitas.
Mexican Chicken and Rice -- Arroz con Pollo
You really can't beat Arroz con Pollo as a one-pot dinner -- with minimal effort you get a savory meal that is far superior to your local takeout options. There's something so satisfying about plopping everything in a pan and letting the heat of the stove do all the heavy lifting. All while you chill...
Zucchini and Corn Vegetarian Quesadillas
I make quick meals like these Zucchini and Corn Vegetarian Quesadillas all the time! They are fast, super satisfying, and easy on the wallet. Does it get any better than that? How To Make Zucchini and Corn Vegetarian Quesadillas They're also willing to accommodate your fridge, so feel free to adjust the fixings based...
Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
Somehow, some way, I will go months without making breakfast burritos. And then I start gobbling them up every week because I can't get enough of them 🙂 These Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos are the latest binge and I hope you try them out! Loading a breakfast burrito with freshly chopped Pico de Gallo is a...
What Else Can I Make With Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa -- 11 Great Options!
I've been getting lots of questions about the Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa from a couple weeks ago. And in particular... What else can I make with it?! This Salsa is a revelation for people when they make it for the first time, and it was for me too! It's tremendously satisfying and there are loads of...
Easy Ground Beef Tostadas
I've been in tostada heaven the past few weeks! These Ground Beef Tostadas are the latest incarnation -- they are tremendously satisfying and a welcome upgrade to the beef hardshell tacos I grew up with 🙂 How To Make Ground Beef Tostadas So why so many tostadas lately? Well...I think it's the ratio! The fixings-to-tortilla...
Bean Tostadas with Avocado, Queso Fresco, and Homemade Salsa
What a treat to be able to whip up some Bean Tostadas for a quick, satisfying dinner! I ate six of these for dinner a few nights ago. Yes, six 🙂 And it was one of the best meals I've had in awhile. I hope you decide to try out a version of these in...
Easy Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas
Need a quick meal for rushed weeknights? These Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas want to apply for the job! They are easy to make, super satisfying, and more than willing to accommodate what you've got on hand in the kitchen. Sound too good to be true? How To Make Black Bean Enchiladas...
Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes
This coming Thursday is Cinco de Mayo...a perfect time to try something new in the kitchen! But scrambling for ingredients Thursday after work is not allowed, that's too stressful! Just find a recipe below that appeals to you and add those ingredients to your weekly shopping list. Then when Thursday rolls around you'll be ready...
Birria de Res Recipe (Beef Birria)
After weeks of making vegetarian dishes I started to crave this rich, succulent Birria de Res for some reason 🙂 And while Birria is traditionally made with goat in Mexico, I get way more mileage from a batch of Beef Birria so I used beef brisket for this batch. This 3 lb. recipe makes...