Stuffed with a spicy chorizo and potato filling, and wrapped in a buttery, golden, flaky pastry, these Potato and Chorizo Empanadas make awesome Mexican appetizers or a main dish. These hearty, savory Mexican Chorizo empanadas make great hand-held appetizers for Cinco De Mayo, or game day, or for a party. If you loved my Chicken…
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Mexican Shrimp Salad
Mexican Shrimp Salad is fresh, vibrant, and bursting with the flavor of perfectly seasoned shrimp, corn, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado, and drizzled with a Mexican vinaigrette dressing and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds! Whether you serve it as a summer lunch or weeknight dinner, this delicious seafood salad has become one of our favorite Mexican…
Watermelon Salsa
Light and refreshing Watermelon Salsa, with watermelon, strawberries, herbs, honey, and jalapeño, offers a sweet and spicy summer appetizer for Cinco De Mayo, or a picnic, party, or potluck! Pair Watermelon Salsa with crispy tortilla chips for a delicious appetizer, or use it as a topping for tacos, or your favorite salmon, fish, or chicken…
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe From Scratch
Enjoy this easy old fashioned Strawberry Shortcake, made from scratch, that was inspired by shortcake served at the Poteet Strawberry Festival! Strawberry Shortcake has fresh, juicy strawberries, on top of a sweet flaky biscuit, made from scratch, and topped with pillows of sweet whipped cream. They are perfect anytime but especially for Valentine’s Day, Easter,…
Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple Salsa, made with pineapple, peppers, red onions, and more, makes a sweet and refreshing summer salsa that goes perfectly on tacos, salads, fish, and chicken! It adds a light, fresh, tropical topping to any of your favorite summer or Mexican Recipes. Make it for Cinco De Mayo or anytime you want some sweet heat…
Instant Pot Ropa Vieja
Instant Pot Ropa Vieja is a delicious braised beef recipe that has been made easier and faster by cooking it in the Instant Pot! Shredded beef in a savory, beefy au jus with sliced onions, peppers, and the flavors of adobo, olives, and spices, make this dish exquisite! I was introduced to Ropa Vieja years…
Spicy Cilantro Game Day Guacamole
Spicy Cilantro Game Day Guacamole is as fresh as a Mexican Restaurant’s tableside guacamole, yet even better because you can customize it to your taste! For example, would you like chunky or creamy guacamole? Guacamole is easy to make even though it is homemade from scratch with fresh ingredients and guacamole seasoning! It is bursting…
5 Best Recipes To Use Up Leftover Ham
You cook up a large ham for holiday dinner! It is delicious, but now you have all this leftover ham. Here are some ideas for how to use that leftover ham. These are my top 5 recipes for using leftover ham. With all the other food that you had for the holiday, like Sweet Potato…
Peach Glazed Spiral Ham
Peach Glazed Spiral Ham is a salty, savory ham with the best sweet peach ham glaze and is perfect for an Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas ham dinner! Sticky, Sweet, Salty, and Smokey, this Spiral Glazed Ham will be a hit with family and friends at your next holiday dinner. A glazed spiral sliced ham has…
Instant Pot Cilantro Rice
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice makes the classic Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice Mexican side dish recipe easier to make in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker! It will be ready quickly for your Mexican dinner! Traditionally, this copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice is made in a rice cooker or on top of the stove, but…
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is the absolute best tater tat casserole you will ever try! It is loaded with chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning, and homemade cream sauce, and, of course, tater tots! This Easy Tater Tot Casserole is loaded with flavor and makes a delicious kid-friendly casserole dinner that you can make ahead…
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
This Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole is like a Mexican Lasagna or Tortilla Casserole that is packed with vegetables, Mexican flavors, and melted cheese! It transforms vegetarian enchiladas into an easy Make-Ahead Mexican casserole dinner that freezes well and your family will love! As you know living in South Texas, I love my Mexican Recipes, as well as…
Cajun Shrimp And Sausage
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage, combined with vibrant fresh vegetables, make an easy and delicious sheet pan dinner. Whether served by itself as a low-carb dinner or paired with dirty rice for a Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Bowl, it is certain to please even the pickiest of eaters. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Whether you are…
Bang Bang Chicken Wonton Tacos
Chicken Wonton Tacos made with Chicken smothered in a Bang Bang Sauce and served in crispy wontons shaped like mini tacos. These Asian – Mexican Fusion Appetizers, Chicken Wonton Tacos, are a mash-up of Bang Bang Chicken and Chicken Tacos but instead of being served inside corn tortillas, they are served instead in crispy wonton…
Instant Pot Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Instant Pot Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin is tender and juicy with an easy, delicious maple sauce to spoon over the sliced pork. It is an impressive gourmet pork tenderloin dinner that is very easy to make, and the whole family will love. Whether it is for New Year’s Day or any weekday, it is…
Chocolate Strawberry French Toast Casserole
Chocolate Strawberry French Toast Casserole is a sweet, chocolate-y, make-ahead overnight baked French Toast casserole that is perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch. Whether you are celebrating Mother’s Day, Valentines Day, or you are wanting a delicious dish for an Easter Brunch or Christmas breakfast, this Chocolate Strawberry French Toast Casserole is a wonderful,…
Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole
Save time and oven space by making the traditional Green Bean Casserole in the Instant Pot. It is easy, delicious, and frees up precious oven space when preparing for a holiday dinner. I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just over 2 weeks away! This year Thanksgiving is going to be quite different due to the pandemic….
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad is a perfect cold summer salad when trying to beat the summer heat by chillin’ at a backyard barbecue, picnic, or potluck, or as a favorite holiday side dish at Thanksgiving dinner. Broccoli Salad with dried cranberries, or Craisins, bacon, cheddar, and gouda tastes amazing! Add in red onions and walnuts and cover…
Instant Pot Beef And Barley Soup
Instant Pot Beef And Barley Soup is a deliciously hearty, comforting soup or stew with tender bite-sized pieces of beef, whole-grain barley, carrots, onions, potatoes, and lots of vegetables! You definitely won’t go hungry with this soup because it will fill you up because it is a meal in a bowl. Why You’ll Love Beef…
Homemade Green Bean Casserole
This Homemade Green Bean Casserole, a traditional green bean casserole that is made from scratch with fresh green beans and a homemade mushroom sauce and topped with french fried onions, will be a hit with your family and friends on Thanksgiving. I have been told by some members of my family that it is not…
Tex Mex Enchiladas with Chili Gravy
Tex-Mex Enchiladas with Chili Gravy are cheese enchiladas covered with a beef chili con carne gravy, or enchilada sauce, and lots and lots of gooey cheddar cheese! I literally grew up eating Tex Mex enchiladas every week. Seriously, at school growing up in San Antonio, Texas, every Wednesday was “Enchilada Wednesday” and that was the…
10 Low Carb Chicken Breast Recipes
These 10 Low Carb Chicken Breast Recipes are loaded with flavor but not with carbs so you can eat better and not feel guilty afterward. It is the age-old dilemma. I want to eat better but I don’t want to sacrifice on taste or feel hungry 15 minutes later. No worries! I am sharing below…
Instant Pot Hot Dogs
Instant Pot Hot Dogs are the easiest way to fix hot dogs. Once you try it, you won’t prepare them them any other way. Perfect for parties, picnics, lunch, or game day! My husband is a huge baseball fan. He loves to go to the game. His dream is to travel across the country to…
Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta puts a delicious Mexican spin on traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu and turns it into chicken casserole. While we love traditional recipes, sometimes we like to tweak them to add bolder flavors since we enjoy a little more spice in our food. This Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Cordon Bleu…