This beautiful, Marinated Achiote Chicken Recipe, also called Pollo Pibil, is juicy, succulent, and full of rich, deep Mexican flavors.I'm not an authority on Mexican cuisine -- a local in Loreto, Mexico gave me a rough idea of ingredients and instructions for this dish. Last weekend I was in Loreto, Mexico. My … [Read more...]
Mexican Chocolate Spice Cookies for Cinco de Mayo
Mexican Chocolate Spice Cookies are little bites of melted chocolate, a subtle kick of heat, and a whole lot of sweetness. Delicious for Cinco de Mayo, or any day! I have three points I want to discuss. First, the recipe, second a Mexican restaurant I love, and third, the coffee mug in the pictures. The timing for … [Read more...]
Smoky Chipotle Breakfast Nachos With Eggs
Breakfast nachos with eggs. Or a Nacho Casserole. Call it what you will, but could there be anything better!? Chipotle Breakfast Nachos are topped with eggs and filled with smoky and rich, delicious Mexican flavors -- all on top of warm, crisp chips. And you'll learn an easy way to peel tomatoes in this is breakfast, … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Smoky Pasilla Enchilada Sauce and Pasta Para Duros
This smoky, delicious Smoky Pasilla Enchilada Sauce recipe is divine with enchiladas (of course!), as well as chicken, steak, fish, pasta, rice or simply for a dipping sauce. Cinco de Mayo recipes are here, there and everywhere at the moment. And frankly, there can never be too many recipes for this delicious … [Read more...]
Cajun Spiced Fish Taco Recipe
Simply put, these tacos are an explosion of delicious flavors, and you'll want to savor every bite. They're refreshing, tangy and spicy. Starting with the Spicy Pickled Cabbage (pictured below), I shared on Saturday, I did my best to recreate the mind-blowing fish tacos I had at Hale I'A Da Fish House in … [Read more...]
Chocolate-Chipotle Colorado-Style Chili Recipe and Casa Mia in Santa Monica Canyon
This Chocolate-Chipotle Chili was inspired from a dish from what was my favorite Mexican restaurant of all time, Casa Mia in Santa Monica Canyon, CA. While the restaurant is gone, the memory of their incredibly delicious Colorado chili lives on. This is extremely similar, though my version is a chocolate chili recipe. … [Read more...]
Hatch Chile Tequila Chicken Tostada Recipe
This Hatch Chile Tequila Chicken Tostada is a meal your guests will never forget! This is a hearty, main course salad, and together the ingredients create a festival of delicious flavors!This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your convenience at no additional cost to you. It's time to celebrate Hatch chile … [Read more...]
Smoky Chipotle Mango Quesadilla Recipe
When two of my (many) favorite foods on the planet are a a match made in heaven, as a pair they might just surpass everything else. Smoky, spicy chipotle peppers and sweet, tangy mangoes create the most unbelievable flavor combination imaginable. This delectable summer quesadilla can be served in small slices as an … [Read more...]
Happy Father’s Day Recipes!
My dad with me exactly 11 years ago, on my wedding day . . . . and a couple of weeks ago with his two favorite dogs, me and my boys. My husband, the other best dad in the world. ~ ~ ~ Wishing you all a very happy, warm, and love-filled Father’s Day! I hope you and your families are all sharing a … [Read more...]
Super Delicious Cinco de Mayo Recipes
There are hundreds of super delicious Cinco de Mayo recipes out there, and I think these are seven are some of the best, most interesting. Holiday or not, from Spicy Cilantro Deviled Eggs and Pulled Pork Tacos, to Ancho Chile Enchilada Sauce and Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée -- there's something scrumptious here for … [Read more...]
