Nachos are a fun and colorful way to serve a meal to your family and they are also the perfect party fare. While the tortilla chips are a splurge, the loaded nachos provide a lean protein, vegetables and calcium. Load ’em up with lime chicken {or your favorite meat}, beans, guacamole, salsa and chopped tomatoes and let everyone dig in.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
My favorite time of year to make this salsa is in the summer and early fall when we are harvesting the tomatoes and peppers from our garden. It is great in many dishes, including fish tacos, omelettes and fajitas.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
We incorporate this salsa verde into many of our dishes. Outside of traditional Mexican food, it is also excellent for marinating chopped ham and sausage for breakfast dishes. Make it as spicy (or not spicy) as you would like by adjusting the peppers in the mix.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
True to its name, this Fiesta dish is like a party in your mouth! It’s a great way to transform leftovers into an exciting and colorful meal.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
This fajita marinade is super easy to throw together at the last minute but the fajitas are even better the longer the meat has to marinate. Serve the fajitas with avocado slices and a fajita pepper mix for a colorful and healthy meal.
Monday, January 4, 2010
One of my criteria when we dine out at Mexican restaurants is the tortillas (corn and flour). In my mind, homemade tortillas are far superior to the mass-produced store versions and they make all of the difference in a dish! Corn tortillas are made out of masa harina which literally means “dough flour” in Spanish. Experiment with different masa flours until you find the flavor that you like best.
Monday, January 4, 2010
When I eat at Mexican restaurants I am always most anxious to sample the tortillas (corn and flour). In my mind, homemade tortillas are far superior to the mass-produced store versions and they make all of the difference in a dish! I have tried many different recipes. After a few successes and many flops, I have stumbled upon the following combination of ingredients. The result: my best flour tortillas to date! (although I will continue my quest to perfect them). They are thin and pliable, yet soft and tenderly chewy.
Monday, January 4, 2010
This taco meat doesn’t require any store-bought seasoning packets but it is just as easy to make. It is so juicy and flavorful that you can easily substitute ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option (and some people might not even notice a difference!).
Monday, January 4, 2010
Inspired by Mexican flavors, this non-traditional lasagne recipe is easy to throw together on a busy night. Save time by not pre-cooking the lasagne noodles.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
This basic enchilada casserole is a dream for a busy evening. It comes together quickly and you can use your imagination, adding whatever you would like to the layers.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
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