Cinco de Mayo & Mexican

Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

I want to get one caveat up front: this is my American taste-bud version of Mexican. I make no claims to "authentic" Mexican food. With that aside...you're going to LOVE this easy Mexican Chicken Casserole. It's fairly mild (I like it hotter, husband likes it mild...so we eat mild. Haha). It's easy to make. Very easy. It tastes delicious. And... Read More

Spicy Chicken Corn Soup

Looking for a spicy, delicious soup that is very easy to make? If so, you have to try Spicy Chicken Corn Soup. Chicken, corn, tomato, and a delicious blend of spices make a filling, comforting soup. You can top with tortilla strips (or chips), sour cream, cheese, and/or salsa. I like the chips. Husband likes sour cream and chips. The... Read More

Easy Beef and Rice Enchiladas

I didn't post these on my website for a long time because I didn't realize there was a high request for enchilada recipes. I grew up with this...so, in my ignorance, I thought everyone had an enchilada recipe. But after experimenting with some other enchilada recipes, I realized the one I grew up with was pretty damn good. I made... Read More

Homemade Pico de Gallo Recipe (aka Salsa Fresca)

Pico de Gallo is well-known and multiple versions run around the internet. This is my own take on the Mexican classic. I prefer making my own because while I love it, it has to be fresh. Fresh, fresh…not chopped at the supermarket and left to sit in the produce section for three days. This recipe is very easy to make…. Read More

White Chicken Enchiladas

This is one of the most fabulous recipes in my cookbook. It took a lot of work to develop the recipe, and is a combination of suggestions from 4 different sites, which I then edited even further. But these 'White Chicken Enchiladas' are worth it. And despite the vegetables snuck into the filling, it's been kid-approved by my nephew and... Read More

Skinny Bell Pepper Nachos: Entirely Guilt-Free

These are also called "Bell Pepper Nacho Boats." They not only taste delicious (after all, they're NACHOS!), they're filling. They're endlessly customizable. Best of all: they're low-calorie. In fact, the entire pan pictured below has less than 1,500 calories. I generally break it up into 4-6 servings...each one fills me up for a meal. While it is a bit of... Read More

Mexican Quinoa: Healthy, One-Pot Meal

This is probably our household’s new favorite (healthy) dish. I admit that I don’t think ANYTHING is ever going to beat my “Chicken and Wild Rice Soup,” so it would be a lie to say it’s our absolutely favorite dish. I like it because it’s a one-pot meal. (Less dishes!). And it’s healthy. Husband loves it because he can dump... Read More

Baked Tilapia Veracruz: Healthy, Easy, Delicious

Tilapia Veracruz is one of my household’s favorite. Healthy. Delicious. I can eat the entire dish for under 1,000 calories. (Not that anyone needs to eat an entire dish.) And it’s easy. I’ve been making this for years and it still gets requested on a regular basis! I eat just the fish and veggies. Husband prefers to eat it with... Read More

Free Printable Cinco de Mayo Invitations: 2 Different Designs

I love Cinco de Mayo. I fully realize this is a mostly American holiday that is only a minor holiday in Mexico. Though it is in remembrance of a Mexican victory. It was their version of the Alamo, basically, except- unlike us- they won (against the French). Check out History.com article if you want to know more. Most years husband and I… Read More