Carne Asada Marinade
Made with just a few simple ingredients, this authentic carne asada marinade is made with soy sauce, citrus juices, and warm spices like cumin and cloves. Enjoy carne asada over rice or in warm tortillas. I fell in love with …
Mexican Recipes
These delicious Mexican (and Mexican inspired) recipes range from soups and salsas to enchiladas, fajitas, tacos, dips and more! Reader favorites include Tequila Lime Shrimp, Skillet Mexican Street Corn, and Baked Corn Tortilla Chips.
Slow Cooker Arroz Con Pollo
Perfect for busy weeknights, transport your taste buds around the world with this easy, healthy, and delicious Slow Cooker Arroz Con Pollo. Slow cooker or Instant Pot dinners are my jam all year round, but I especially love using my …
Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey Chili
Made with lean turkey, hearty beans, and smoky fire-roasted chilis, this Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey Chili recipe has great flavor, is easy to make, and is ideal for feeding a crowd! Whether I’m hosting a large group for a game …
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Hominy
This nourishing bowl of chicken tortilla soup with hominy is brimming with Mexican flavors and packed with vitamins and minerals. It’s always soup season in my house, but I will admit I get especially excited about soup when the temps …
Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
A healthy version of the chips you buy at the store, baked corn tortilla chips are seasoned with olive oil and spices to create a delicious snack chip. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but man do I …
Baked Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
These fresh and flavorful baked fish tacos with mango salsa are made with broiled tilapia and topped with a sweet and spicy mango salsa. I don’t know what it is about tacos, but they just seem to make everyone happy. …
Authentic Tequila Lime Shrimp
A fast and easy weeknight dinner, serve this tequila lime shrimp with warm corn tortillas, over rice, or tossed with pasta. When I am wanting a true taste of Mexico, one of my favorite dishes is this simple yet flavorful …
Flank Steak Tacos
Smoky, spicy, and topped with roasted red pepper and onion, these Flank Steak Tacos are the perfect meal to please the whole family. Nothing beats a freshly grilled taco when the weather warms up. If the word taco conjures an image …
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
A hearty and satisfying vegetarian chili full of smoky flavors and sweet butternut squash – perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Chili is one of my favorite go-to healthy meals because it is jam packed with flavor and nutrients. …
Green Chile Stew
This New Mexican style green chile stew is made with roasted green chiles, tender pork, and creamy Yukon potatoes. Living in Michigan, we can get some pretty cold days. But even in sunny SoCal it can get chilly, and nothing …
How to Cook Beans
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how easy it is to cook beans from dried. Once you master cooking beans at home, you’ll never go back to canned. One thing I wish I learned earlier in life was how easy …
Spicy Chicken Sauté with Jalapeño
Tender chicken breast cubes are sautéed with garlic, onion, and tomatoes. Thinly sliced jalapeños add a spicy kick that mellows when cooked. Summer is ending and school is beginning; autumn is right around the corner. And with the return of …
Spicy Grapefruit Paloma
This traditional Mexican cocktail made with fresh grapefruit juice and tequila is given a spicy kick from a chili-infused simple syrup. I am always looking for easy cocktail recipes for entertaining. Whether I’m hosting or joining friends or family for …
Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Tahini Sauce
These flavor-packed vegan tacos are made with roasted cauliflower drizzled in a smoky chipotle tahini sauce. If you think tacos need to be filled with meat, I’m about to blow your mind with these mouth-watering vegan cauliflower tacos. Not only …
Turkey Black Bean Chili
This protein-packed turkey black bean chili recipe is filled with sweet, smoky flavors and is sure to impress. This crowd-pleaser is ideal for your next game day party or meal prep! A high-quality protein diet is important, whether you’re looking …
Chopped Veggie Slaw with Jalapeño Lime Vinaigrette
Chopped cabbage, peppers, carrots and scallions are tossed with a sweet and spicy jalapeño vinaigrette. This fresh and easy chopped veggie slaw is ideal for entertaining, potlucks, cookouts and more. I love fresh veggie slaws with just about any dinner. …
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Creamy Avocado Cilantro Salad Dressing
Made with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, lime juice and cumin, this easy salad dressing recipe is delicious over greens or served as a dip with veggies! We love salads in our house. In fact, you won’t find me serving dinner …
Chicken Enchilada Farro Bake
A flavorful, one-pot dinner the whole family will love, this Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Farro Bake is protein-packed and loaded with fresh veggies. One of my best time-saving strategies for weeknight dinners is to do a little prep work on Sunday when …
Baked Chicken Taquitos
A healthy spin-off of the Tex-Mex classic, these baked chicken taquitos are not fried! Packed with juicy chicken and topped with cotija cheese, these hand-held taquitos are crunchy, crispy, and oh-so-delicious. It probably goes without saying that fried foods are …
BEST Mexican Street Tacos
These are the BEST Mexican street tacos you’ll ever eat due to one simple reason: diezmillo – the cut of beef. Serve with warmed corn tortillas, cilantro, and onion. I love Mexican food. It has everything I love – heat, …
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
This hearty, slow cooker chili combines chicken, white beans, green chilis and all of your favorite Mexican spices into a delicious, protein-packed dinner – perfect for busy weeknights. I love to have at least one slow cooker recipe on my …
Slow Cooker Cochinita Pibil (Shredded Pork)
Cochinita pibil is an authentic Mexican recipe made with pork shoulder which is slowly cooked with citrus and achiote paste until tender and juicy. We suggest serving with warm corn tortillas. Taco night is a frequent occurrence in our house. …
Beef Birria Tacos
A traditional Mexican taco recipe, birria tacos are made with savory beef and tortillas dipped in a warm, rich broth. Once you realize how delicious and easy birria tacos are to make, you’ll be making them again and again. We …
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
A weeknight slow cooker version of everyone’s favorite Mexican specialty, this beef barbacoa recipe is ideal for feeding a crowd! With kids back in school, many people working from home, and the holidays coming up, life can be a bit …
Homemade Corn Tortillas
Homemade corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free and made with just two simple ingredients. The resulting warm tortillas are light, fluffy, and full of authentic masa flavor. Tacos make everyone happy but nothing elevates taco night quite like homemade corn tortillas. …
Beef and Bean Chili
This hearty chili recipe is made with two cuts of beef and is simmered with beans, veggies, and lots of aromatic spices. Written in partnership with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. My family loves …
Mexican Layered Hummus Dip
Filled with creamy hummus, ground sirloin, and plenty of cheese, this warm Mexican Layered Hummus dip is a total crowd-pleaser and the ultimate party dip! My boys are hummus fanatics. You know this by now. Guess what else they are? …
Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken Breasts
Easy to prepare, chicken breasts are marinated in a sweet and smoky honey chipotle sauce and then grilled to juicy and tender perfection. I love the idea of getting creative in the kitchen with what you’ve got. In fact, I …
Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken
Slowly cooked in light beer until it’s fall-apart tender, this sweet and juicy Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken is incredibly versatile and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner option! Shredded meat is one of my favorite short cuts in the …
Skinny Orange Margarita Cocktail Recipe
Made with freshly squeezed citrus juice, silver tequila, and sparkling water, this naturally sweetened, low carb margarita recipe is bright, refreshing, and not too sweet. Whether it’s a low key date night in, cocktails with girlfriends, or a big taco …
15 Freezer-Friendly Soup Recipes
Whether you’re craving a hearty beef soup or a light vegetarian lentil soup, I’m sharing 15 of my favorite freezer-friendly soup recipes the whole family will love. Perfect for stashing in your freezer for a busy weeknight! Is there anything …
Ground Beef Taco Salad Bowls
These taco salad bowls are piled high with seasoned ground beef, creamy avocado, fresh veggies, and crunchy tortilla chips. Since we always have a big batch of my homemade taco seasoning mix on hand, I love creating new and different …