If you're looking for an easy recipe for Spanish Rice, this is it. It has the authentic taste you will find at Mexican restaurants. I needed a recipe for Spanish Rice for my Mexican dishes. I found it on Simply Recipes, where I also found a recipe for the refried beans that I'll be using in my burrito. I haven't found a packaged version of Spanish Rice that I like on the grocery store shelves. I was looking for that homemade flavor that you get when you go to a Mexican Restaurant. This … [Read more...]
South of the Border Burritos
South of the Border Burritos are such an easy dinner recipe. Filled with delicious ingredients, you won't regret serving them up! Hola! Since Cinco de Mayo is coming up, I am sharing a yummy Mexican recipe today. It's a wrap/burrito. Mess free eating at its best. And oh so yummy. I made a roast and shredded it up for this, but you could also use ground beef. My children liked it so that makes this a keeper in my kitchen. Happy Cinco de Mayo! South of the Border Burritos Print … [Read more...]
Cafe Rio Chicken
I recently ate at Costa Vida for the first time and fell in love with their Sweet Pork Salad. Then my sister-in-law told me about Cafe Rio and how good their food is. I came across this recipe from my BBF (Best Blogger Friend-yes it's such a thing, or it is now!) Holly's blog and it's so good! We ate it taco style, but you could do it as a salad as well. The most wonderful part is that it's cooked in a slow cooker. Those recipes always make me happy.Printable VersionIngredients2 lbs chicken … [Read more...]
Grandpa Gallegos’ Chile
My grandpa made the best chile. It's not chili. It's chile. Because it's Mexican food, not American. Traditionally, Chile doesn't have beans in it, just meat. But anyone in any culture tends to add lib when it comes to cooking and does what they want. We make tortillas and ham hocks and beans and eat them with this Chile. It can be frozen and that's what I love about this. A funny thing about my grandpa-he said that he'd live to 90 because that's a good age. He passed away just a few days after … [Read more...]
Honey-Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas are full of amazing flavor. They taste even better the next day as leftovers! All right! Something that isn't a sweet! Finally. I've had my share of treats over the holidays and I'm ready to back off. I heard about this recipe from a friend of mine and I'm so happy I did. I believe it is my new favorite enchilada. I think it tastes even better the next day as leftovers. The flavors have settled so good by then. Make these tonight. That's your assignment for the … [Read more...]
Enchirritos
Who doesn't love Enchirritos? Crazy-food-blogging-girl-say-what?!? Well it's a cross between an enchilada and burrito. And so totally excellent. The second day leftovers are even better. I found them in a magazine and tried them out on my guinea pigs family. They liked them and so I was happy, because who likes to make something that only they like. Unless its a really great dessert, then I kinda like when no one else likes it. More for me *insert evil laughter*. Enchirritos … [Read more...]
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Today is Mexico's Independence Day and a reason to make all kinds of yummy Mexican goodies. Now, my computer doesn't have access to the internet right now so I am borrowing my brother-in-law's laptop so I can have internet. What would I do without it? My point is that I don't have my pictures on here to share with you so instead I will suggest some awesome recipes with the links for you to check out. Main course: Chimichangas from KraftSide Dish: Refried Beans Supreme from KraftAnd dessert, … [Read more...]
Shredded Beef Enchiladas
I love Mexican food. I am half hispanic on my dad's side and so I grew up with this food. My grandma always had her homemade tortillas fresh off the cast iron burner when we went to visit. One snack I loved to have was a roasted Anaheim Chile pepper folded inside a tortilla. I grow those peppers in my garden just for that snack. These enchiladas are made with corn tortillas and shredded beef. I just cook the roast in my slow cooker and the rest is fast and simple. And cheesy. Also, if … [Read more...]
Tater Tot Tacos
Who doesn't love tacos? Well these are the same only...different. Just cook up some tater tots and top with taco meat and such. So fast and good. Tater Tot TacosTater Tots Taco meatShredded cheesetoppings of your choice (salsa, tomatos, lettuce, etc.)Cook the tater tots in the oven according to package directions. Place onto oven safe plates and top with taco meat and cheese. Place plates into the oven to melt the cheese. Remove and top with the rest of your toppings.I just liked them … [Read more...]
Flour Tortillas
Homemade Flour Tortillas are so easy to make that you need to add them to your Mexican meals. Slather them with butter and be amazed. I come from a Hispanic background. My grandparents were hispanic and my dad is. So homemade tortillas were common at our table. They are so easy to make, faster than bread. All you do is mix, roll, cook. A Tortilla Press helps speed things up, but a rolling pin does the job just fine. Flour Tortillas Print Author: Mandy Bird … [Read more...]
