Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

This Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe is really delicious and equally easy to make! Don’t you simply love a great bowl of soup in the middle of winter? Even in the desert, where it certainly stays pretty mild, warm soup is such a complement to a chilly day!  I would make soup more often than I do IF my hubbie liked soup. But THIS SOUP he likes. No, he LOVES! I think he enjoys the amazing blend of flavors and {Read More}

Cilantro Chicken Street Tacos That Won’t Disappoint!

Cilantro Chicken Street Tacos make for an easy, delicious weeknight meal for the family or company! I’ve definitely been on a Mexican food kick lately. But why not? It’s easy to throw together quick and delicious Mexican meals. And of course, they usually have a little kick to them… an added bonus!  This recipe came together in no time at all because I used Trader Joe’s pre-seasoned Pollo Asado chicken breasts and Cilantro Salad Dressing (to drizzle on as sauce). I know, you {Read More}

Insanely Delicious Mexican Street Corn

I tasted my first bite of street corn at my favorite taco join in south Texas, Torchy’s. (Do I daydream about Torchy’s coming to California? Why, yes, I do!) I knew immediately I must learn to make it. Here’s my version of Mexican Street Corn. It really is insanely delicious! I’m not sure what makes this dish so irresistible. I think it’s the combination of everything! The juicy grilled corn, chili power, cilantro and creamy cotija cheese all come together {Read More}

Easy Chicken Posole Verde

If you are looking for quick and easy recipes to make on busy days, this Chicken Posole Verde is perfect! You can cook it up in just 20 minutes or let it simmer all day in the crockpot. Posole is a mexican hominy stew. (You can find hominy near the canned corn in your grocery store). While hominy is a must in traditional posole, all the other ingredients are up to you.  You can make posole rojo (red) or posole verde (green). {Read More}

Super Yummy Creamy Chicken Quesadillas

One of the things I miss most about South Texas is the amazing Mexican food. Really… There’s nothing quite like it! I got a hankering for some good quesadillas this week and created a meal that reminded me of a dish I could find in San Antonio. Creamy Chicken Quesadillas! I made these with my favorite new appliance, the Cuisinart Griddler grill and panini maker. (Honestly we use this gadget practically daily!) To whip up this dish, I combined cream {Read More}

Super Yummy Jalapeno Cilantro Cole Slaw

I’m all about tasty, healthy salads all summer long. I love combining flavors and textures. I don’t know about you, but I usually prefer old favorites with some twist to them like this one. Keeps things more interesting! Plus it’s easier to create meals that are good for you.  This Jalapeño Cilantro Cole Slaw recipe is a twist on the old favorite — light and refreshing (no mayo) with a bit of a kick. If you don’t like the heat, simply leave out {Read More}