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...
Vegetarian
You've got loads of options if you want to make a Vegetarian Mexican meal! Keep an eye out for the Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico de Gallo Tostadas -- it's easily one of the most popular recipes on the site and you can customize it to your liking quite easily.
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...
Vegetarian Pozole Verde -- Delicious Green Pozole!
This Vegetarian Pozole Verde is a quick way to get some comfort food in the house. It's a hearty and satisfying dish, and it's a real treat to have a batch of Pozole simmering away in the kitchen... Knowing that at any point you can just grab a bowl and eat it 🙂 How To...
Quick Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano
Here's another impromptu meal I make for some quick eats...Vegetarian Stuffed Poblanos. Stuffing a freshly roasted Poblano with a simple rice-and-beans mixture is as easy as it gets, but I'm always amazed how satisfying these leftover-type meals can be. They are significantly better than the takeout options in my area so I hope you get...
Quick Poblano Soup with Mini Pico Quesadillas
I've been getting lots of requests for spur-of-the-moment, leftover type meals. Said another way...please give me some ideas for weeknights when I don't want spend hours in the kitchen and all of my takeout options sound meh! Because that's how most meals come about right? Okay...so you open the fridge and see a Poblano that's...
Quick Eggs Poached in Salsa
I make quick meals like these Eggs Poached in Salsa all the time -- and it's all based on what's in the fridge! Leftover refried beans, some Salsa from last night, a half jar of chicken stock, and eggs...how about poaching some eggs in the Salsa and then dipping some crispy, cheesy corn tortillas in...
Easy Pantry List for 5 Key Mexican Salsas
Nothing has impacted my kitchen more than making homemade Salsa! It was the first revelation for me when I started the Mexican cooking journey, and I'm still amazed at how good Salsa can be when made from scratch. This pantry list will give you access to the 5 key Mexican salsas -- keep these...
Vegetarian Red Pozole
I made a gallon of this Vegetarian Red Pozole last week and slurped up every single ounce of it 🙂 Pozole is typically simmered with pork, but here I'm making a vegetarian version and it can be just as satisfying when you make a few key adjustments. It brought me loads of soul-warming meals throughout...