Mexican cooking

One Skillet Street Corn Chicken Enchilada Bake

It’s corn season!!! This dish is a nice twist on Mexican street corn and enchiladas. I like this recipe because it calls for ingredients you have on hand and store bought enchilada sauce. You can pull this one pan dinner together in no time. One Skillet Street corn Enchilada Bake […]

Brie and Mushroom Quesadilla

This recipe came from a fridge forage. I had *mushrooms that needed to be used and the rest came from the dig. The result…a crispy, creamy, delicious and nutritious quesadilla. A versatile weeknight dinner that’s on the table in 30 minutes. Serve with a side salad. *Mushrooms are a powerhouse […]

Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Another easy weeknight skillet dinner…chicken enchiladas. All the usual suspects are combined. Rotisserie chicken is simmered in enchilada sauce and green chilies, then sliced tortillas are stirred in and cooked until they become nice and soft. I topped with this one pot meal with cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro. […]

Sheet Pan Quesadilla with Jalapeño Ranch

The term “sheet pan” in the title for a recipe says one thing…it’s going to be simple! Skip the stove and save time with these oven-baked quesadillas! They’re easily customizable, so use this as a blueprint for whatever you have in your pantry or fridge. Serve with this jalapeño ranch dipping […]

Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

One of my favorite things to make for dinner in the colder months is a big batch of soup or chili. And this Green Chile enchilada soup combines two of my fav’s, tortilla soup and white bean chicken chili. It’s loaded with juicy bits of chicken, lots of white beans, […]

Baked Chicken Taquitos

These baked taquitos are a great, easy-to-make Game Day appetizer! The taquitos are stuffed with a mixture of shredded chicken, cheese, salsa and spices. We like to serve them with sour cream, avocado, salsa, cilantro, tomatoes, and cheese! Double up and freeze for a later date. Baked Chicken Taquitos Makes 10-12 1/3 cup cream cheese […]

The “Morning After” Taco

Whether you start with a taco or end with one it’s the day to celebrate all things Mexican cuisine. Rick Bayless has the right idea with this “Morning After Taco.”  Most ingredients are in your pantry and this taco can be pulled together in less that 30 minutes. Sweet sun-dried […]

Tinga de Pollo Tacos

Tinga, a traditional Mexican dish, features braised shredded pork (alternatively, beef or chicken) that is simmered with onions, garlic and spices. The complex smoky tomato flavor in traditional Tinga is achieved  through the combination of fire-roasted tomatoes and chipotle peppers in adobe sauce. A simple saute of onion, garlic, chipotle […]

Chicken and Corn Stuffed Poblanos

  Yet another recipe for that seasonal corn on the cob. These chicken and corn stuffed poblano peppers are packed with flavor…..sweet, smokey with subtle heat. Poblano peppers are mild and the perfect vessel to combine chicken, corn, mozzarella and salsa…..yep, only 4 ingredients! The lime cream adds a brightness and cools […]

Mexican Grilled Street Corn Appetizer

Mexican Street Corn is a hit at every summer BBQ! Why not turn the traditional preparation into a flavorful appetizer? Start with sweet corn grilled to crispy perfection. Combine with a bit of mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cilantro and finish with lime. Truth be told, sautéing […]

Chicken Verde Enchiladas

  Here’s a festive way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo or Tuesday. This recipe pulls together in no time! The first eight ingredients are combined then simmered together for approximately four minutes. The remaining ingredients are then added to the pan. Fill and roll the tortillas, top with shredded cheese, […]