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December 6, 2022
Taco Rice with Queso
We made Taco Rice with Queso earlier this week and it’s probably one of my favorite new recipes we’ve tried lately! It’s a one-pan recipe with meat, taco seasoning, and rice that is coated in warm, melted queso. Talk about delicious! The rice is perfectly seasoned and tender, and pairs well with the meat, but my favorite part is the queso. You drizzle some over the top of the dish before serving and then add more and more and more until you have the appropriate amount (aka a lot) of queso on your plate. Don’t mistake this recipe for a burrito bowl. You don’t add lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa, etc. on top (but you sure can!). You simply enjoy a bowl of taco meat, rice, and queso. And it’s amazing. The recipe can be found here. I did use plant-based meat for this recipe. You can use ground beef, ground turkey, ground chicken, ground pork – whatever … Continue reading
June 13, 2022
Summer Salads
Summer is fast approaching and one thing I look forward to eating more of is salads. There is something about a big bowl of leafy greens with all the fixings that screams summer. It’s a healthy meal and is light and refreshing on a hot day. You also don’t often feel like you overate with a salad, and you can customize the ingredients to match your tastes. I want to share 4 of my favorite salad recipes with you: BLT Chicken Chopped Salad Grilled Chicken Arugula Salad with Strawberries & Feta Doritos Taco Salad Spinach Salad with Fruit & Maple Dressing All are simple to make, delicious, and large enough to feed a family of 4. If you leave the dressing off, you can portion out the ingredients to have lunches prepared for the week or dinner a couple night during the week (just add the dressing when you are ready to serve). … Continue reading
December 28, 2021
Vegan Beyond Meat Taco Salad
If you aren’t familiar with Beyond Meat, it’s a plant-based “meat” that is quite tasty and gives you the texture and juiciness of ground beef. I use it in a lot of recipes but recently tried it in a taco salad. It was colorful, zesty, and packed full of flavor. I didn’t miss the meat and don’t think you will either! So, I recommend adding Beyond Meat to your next salad to give it that high quality, premium, restaurant feel. If you keep reading, you will learn about my recipe for a Vegan Beyond Meat Taco Salad. The recipe is for a vegan meal. All ingredients in the recipe are vegan conscious. If you are not vegan, are working your way towards becoming vegan, or are simply intrigued, please give this recipe a shot! You can substitute virtually any ingredient and make it your own to suit your taste. There is a high chance you will eliminate the vegan … Continue reading
June 4, 2021
Wing Time
If you read my last blog, you know how much we love sandwiches (or sliders) at our house. Another food we are obsessed with is chicken wings. They are so easy to make and can be pair with tons of different sauces to create different flavor combinations. I want to share with you 3 new chicken wing recipes that are inspired by Asian and Mexican dishes. Orange Chicken Wings Asian Zing Chicken Wings Taco Chicken Wings All 3 recipes are pretty simply to whip up and have amazing flavor! First up is Orange Chicken Wings. Think of the orange chicken dish you order at a Chinese restaurant – these chicken wings have a very similar flavor and are bursting with an orangey-citrus taste. So good! The recipe can be found here. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the … Continue reading
February 5, 2021
Taco Pizza
Pizza is always on my mind. I could eat it for every meal of the day, and sometime do. I have no shame (wink). I also love tacos but eat them far less frequently. One night we were deciding what to have for dinner and couldn’t decide between the two, and quite honestly, I can’t blame us. Both are simple to make, offer a variety of flavor options, and can come together in no time. Our compromise was to make a Taco Pizza and have the best of both worlds. The end result was quite tasty! I mean, as Homer Simpson always says, “Mmmmm…. Pizza”. The recipe can be found here. Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Unroll 2 tubes of crescent rolls and lay them on the baking sheet, slightly overlapping each other to make them fit. Pinch the … Continue reading
November 21, 2020
Tex-Mex Chicken & Zucchini Skillet
Tex-Mex Chicken & Zucchini Skillet is a yummy, low-carb, one-pan dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes, which makes it a great option for a quick weeknight meal. It’s packed with a variety of vegetables, tender chicken, and lots of flavor! The recipe can be found here. This is how you make it: start by doing all your prep work. Chop the onion, bell peppers, zucchini, green onion, and cilantro. Mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the black beans. Slice the chicken breasts. Set everything aside. This will help you move along a lot faster while cooking because all ingredients are ready to go. You can even portion out your seasonings ahead of time! Add avocado oil to a large, deep skillet and heat over medium heat. You need to use a large skillet, or you will run out of room for all the ingredients 🙂 You can also use … Continue reading
April 10, 2020
Potato Tacos with Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce
Potato Tacos with Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce are a delight! They are vegetarian as well as vegan, so they make the perfect meal for Meatless Monday (or any day of the week). Plus, they are delicious! And who doesn’t love tacos? The Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce is a wonderful condiment for these tacos. It add a citrusy, tangy, flavor to the tacos. You’ll have plenty of leftover sauce as well to enjoy later in the week on more tacos, rice, chicken, salad, etc. The recipe can be found here. Start by making the Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend on high until smooth; jalapeno, cilantro, garlic cloves, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, vegan mayo, and salt. I like to lightly chop the jalapeno and cilantro, and mince the garlic before adding it to the food processor so it’s easier to blend. I … Continue reading
December 8, 2019
Pancake Breakfast Tacos
Just when you thought breakfast couldn’t get any better, along comes Pancake Breakfast Tacos! All your favorite breakfast foods are combined in a pancake shell to create these breakfast tacos; piled high with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, etc. Super yummy and easy to make, so start your morning right with Pancake Breakfast Tacos! The recipe can be found here. Start by making the pancake mixture according to package instructions. Heat a flat-bottomed skillet or griddle. Once hot, add the pancake batter and cook the pancakes according to package instructions. I made 6 large pancakes but make however many batches necessary to feed your family or guests. If you are making multiple batches, I recommend preheating the oven to 200 degrees and placing the cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in the oven to stay warm while the rest of the pancakes are cooking. You can always place the cooked pancakes … Continue reading
January 29, 2019
Chicken Taco Soup
Is anyone else questioning why they live in MN with the weather we are having this week? If you are looking for a quick 30-minute meal, that is also warm and hearty, to get you through the cold weather I have the perfect solution. It’s Chicken Taco Soup. The soup is loaded with chicken, beans, corn, and tomatoes, and is packed full of flavor. Most of the item you probably already have in your pantry, so it’s easy to whip together during the week. It’s the perfect hot meal on a cold winter night! The recipe can be found here. I like to turn this into a one-pot meal (who wants to do more dishes?) so I use a large soup pot for all ingredients. Start by cooking the ground chicken until done. Drain any excess water. I like to use a paper towel to absorb some of the water. … Continue reading
May 2, 2018
Cinco de Mayo
How much Mexican food do I plan to eat this Cinco de Mayo, you ask? That’s nacho business! Break out the margaritas! Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious food and refreshing cocktails. I have a handful of recipes that are full of flavor and easy to throw together for a last-minute party. Here’s what’s on the menu: Chunky Guacamole with Tortilla Chips White Queso Dip with Tortilla Chips Mexican Corn Tostadas Chicken Taquitos Mexican Pasta Salad with Chipotle Lime Dressing Cubano Style Tacos Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars Tequila Sunrise Not only are these great recipes for Cinco de Mayo, but they are light and refreshing options for any summer dinner. Plus, you can make them as mild or spicy as you like by adjusting the amount of seasoning you add. First up is Chunky Guacamole. This is … Continue reading
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