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Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos)

April 3, 2020

When you need a break from meat, tacos de papa are the way to go. Tacos de papa, or potato tacos are so easy and simple but always satisfying!

Crispy potato tacos, (tacos de papa), topped with lettuce, onion, tomatoes, queso fresco, sour cream, and salsa. Limes on the side.

I grew up eating LOTS of tacos de papa, or potato tacos, and they always hit the spot. Making these tacos brings back memories of spending time in the kitchen with my mom. She would always have me help her mash the potatoes and fill the tortillas to make the tacos. It made me feel special to be able to help make something so delicious. This was one of the first things I learned how to make from my mom and to this day I picture my 12 year old self making these. Potato tacos could not be easier to make. Let me give you a rundown of just how easy.

Chilaquiles Rojos

March 31, 2020

Have you ever had chilaquiles for brunch? You know, the tortilla chips doused in a yummy salsa and topped with lots of goods. If you haven’t, you are in for a treat! Once you try these chilaquiles rojos you won’t want any other kind of brunch!

Chilaquiles Rojos (Red Chilaquiles) in cast iron skillet with cheese, sour cream, onions, jalapenos, fried eggs

Chi-la-kee-les is how you pronounce this dish and trust me, you don’t have to say it right to thoroughly enjoy them. Chilaquiles are so versatile, economical, and easy to make. I am definitely giving you the “more complicated version” by making my own red sauce for these but you can certainly use your favorite sauce or salsa. Honestly, the sauce isn’t all that complicated it is just a matter of finding the right peppers for it and I understand not everyone has access to these. Speaking of peppers, let’s go ahead and talk about these a little more.

Chorizo con Papas Stuffed Peppers

March 7, 2020

Red, green and orange bell peppers stuffed with chorizo con papas.

Chorizo con papas is hands down one of the easiest and most delicious meals. This is then stuffed into bell peppers for a whole new stuffed pepper experience. These are the perfect meal for any time of the day. Throw a fried egg on top or add scrambled eggs to the chorizo con papas for breakfast. Serve them with side of rice or veggies for full meal. Throw some cheese on top, add some sour cream and salsa for some flavor.

Pozole Rojo

February 21, 2020

Pozole is essentially a Mexican soup made with pork and hominy in a delicious broth made with dried peppers. The toppings vary from region to region but absolutely make this dish extra special. A traditional Mexican meal sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Growing up my abuelita, grandma, made Pozole for special occasions and sometimes random Sunday dinners. My mom also made it often at home and I quickly learned it is her favorite dish. It took me a while to put together this recipe because, as you can imagine, abuelita doesn’t measure anything. When I asked for a recipe she would say “unos cuantos chiles, poquito de esto, poquito de lo otro”. Essentially saying “a little bit of this and a little bit of that”. How is a woman supposed to work with that?! That just goes to show that she just used her senses and all the love to make this special dish.

Cottage (Shepherd’s) Pie

January 8, 2020

Did you know Shepherd’s Pie, as most of us know it, is probably actually Cottage Pie? The difference is that traditional Shepherd’s Pie is made with ground lamb and Cottage Pie is made with ground beef. Now you know :).

Nothing screams comfort food like meat and potatoes, am I right or am I right? That is why this Cottage Pie is always a hit with the hubs, or anyone for that matter. A mixture of ground beef, vegetables, herbs and spices, all topped with creamy and delicious mashed potatoes. Seriously can’t ask for a healthier hearty meal.

Homemade Chorizo

January 3, 2020

Easy to make homemade chorizo recipe. Simple ingredients make this Mexican sausage flavorful with a combination of spices and ground meat of choice. Perfect with eggs for breakfast or as a taco filling!

Bowl of homemade chorizo or Mexican sausage

Some people always have bacon on hand for breakfast or other dishes but chorizo is something that is always present in my fridge. Chorizo is like the Italian sausage of Mexicans. Just like Italian sausage adds amazing flavor to your pasta sauce instead of just using ground beef, Chorizo makes for the most delicious ground beef substitute!

Chiles Rellenos

January 3, 2020

Chiles Rellenos are a labor of love but absolutely delicious and satisfying. This traditional Mexican dish is sure to be a hit with everyone!

Chiles rellenos are a traditional Mexican dish I grew up eating. I am not even going to lie and tell you that I always loved them because that wasn’t always the case. However, my taste buds got their act together and they are now one of my favorite dishes! As I mentioned previously, these are definitely a labor of love but the end result is so much more satisfying because of it.

Mexican Picadillo

January 3, 2020

Here’s a Mexican version of a hearty potato and meat dish that is sure to keep you satisfied! Full of flavor and a great dish on it’s own or perfect as a stuffing for Chiles Rellenos. Mexican Picadillo is a must try for a quick and delicious meal.

Picadillo is one of those super simple dishes that is great for a weeknight meal, especially when you want to have a meal ready at the table quickly. I make it slightly quicker by boiling the carrots and potatoes separately so these are ready by the time the ground beef is cooked.

Chicken Tinga

January 3, 2020

This chicken tinga is spicy, flavorful, and super easy. Great for meal prep and batch cooking. It is perfect for salads, tacos, tostadas, and more!

Growing up my tia, (aunt), would make chicken tinga tostadas for almost every gathering. Family joked about how much she made it and every time she had us over people would say, “I bet she made tinga again!”. Yes, probably so. However, I was ALWAYS ready for some of her chicken tinga. Spicy shredded chicken full of tons of flavor on top of a crispy tostada with ALL the toppings. If you’re doing Whole30, so sorry for the temptation but it is the perfect food freedom meal. You’re not missing out though. This makes for the perfect chicken tinga salad or lettuce “tacos”. Trust me when I say this chicken is FLAVOR TOWN!

Pork Chile Verde

January 3, 2020

Do you want and easy meal to have on a busy weeknight or to meal prep? This pork chile verde made with pork, potatoes, and salsa verde is here for YOU!

Pork chile verde in a white skillet. Jalapenos, tomatillos, lime, and cilantro as props

Growing up I noticed my mom was very resourceful when it came to planning meals for us. One thing she made often was carne con chile, or meat with chile sauce, like this pork chile verde. This was the logical thing to do with any left over salsa, veggies on hand, and meat found in the freezer. Making a salsa is so easy and economical and cooking any kind of meat in salsa makes for the perfect meal. Add a side of rice, calabacitas, or zucchini, and eat with tortillas.