Bourbon Peach Empanadas are light, crispy, and full of summer peach flavor. There’s a hint of bourbon flavor in the brown sugar sauce. … [Read more...]
Carne Asada Burger with Chipotle Guacamole
Carne Asada Burger with Chipotle Guacamole is a flavor packed burger you're family will love. The burger has jalapeno and tons of Latin spices in there for one kicked up burger! … [Read more...]
Cuban Style Pork Taco Bowl
Lean pork roast is marinated with Cuban style flavors and then slow cooked until deliciously tender. Cuban Style Pork Taco Bowl is served over black beans and rice with crisp onions, juicy tomatoes, and sharp cheddar. Mmmmmmm rice. I love rice. Don’t you love rice? It’s so versatile, delicious, and a great way to stretch a meal. Don’t have enough soup for everyone? Add some rice! Don’t quite have enough meat for everyone? Add some rice! It works in meatloaves, meatballs, and can … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pork al Pastor
Sweet, spicy, and tangy, this Slow Cooker Pork al Pastor has unique flavors. If you want something different for taco night, whip up some of this amazing pork. I keep hearing about these tacos al pastor. Have you heard about them? I hadn’t until recently. No. I’m not really a taco person. Don’t get me wrong; I love a good taco, but I don’t go to a lot of Latin American restaurants to eat tacos. And I don’t go to food trucks to eat tacos. I haven’t even been to District Taco even they’re … [Read more...]
#FoodieFriDIY – #CincodeMayo Round Up of from Last Week
Tweet #FoodieFriDIY - #CincodeMayo is coming up! Here's some inspiration to celebrate a tu casa. Yes, I know I butchered that because I don't actually KNOW an Spanish. Apologies! HOLY what a week!! We spent the last two weekends working in the front yard. We have moved the holly bushes and planted some petite butterfly bushes. There's a dianthus or two and some pansies. Not to mention a pretty, stone enclosure to match the house. It's a lot of work, but looks pretty. We're not done … [Read more...]
Cuban Style Steak and Corn Salad
Chuck tender steaks are infused with a Cuban style marinade and grilled, sliced, and placed on top of a Cuban inspired corn and black bean salad. This Cuban Style Steak and Corn Salad sounds expensive, but really isn't. I’ve been on a Cuban kick for some reason. Maybe I’m getting a little tired of the typical southwest or Tex-Mex flavor. Cuban style food has a lovely citrus undertone to it and TONS of garlic. It’s oh so tasty! Now, these recipes are posted backwards. … [Read more...]
Chipotle Beef Tacos
You’ll wish you had done this years ago! I added some delicious chipotle peppers in adobo to our taco meat. “These are the best tacos ever!” Chipotle Beef Tacos will be #onthemenu every week from now on! I love chipotle. Anything chipotle! Well, almost anything. I’m still not convinced on the chipotle chocolate stuffs. BUT give me some time and just might be convinced to try it at some point. I mean, we already make chipotle sloppy joes. They’re DA BOMB! Seriously, if you haven’t tried them, … [Read more...]
Hatch Chili and Heirloom Tomato Couscous Salad
Tasty Hatch chiles, succulent heirloom cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado make a delicious dressing for couscous in this refreshing, summer time Hatch Chili and Heirloom Tomato Couscous Salad! Yes, I know. This is a #meatfree recipe but there's meat in the picture. Just hear me out. As you can see, it’s just the tuna and the salad. And there’s quite a bit of salad. It honestly could have been a meal in and of itself, it was that tasty and filling. So, while there’s tuna in the … [Read more...]