Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it's one that I usually take for granted. I've never really been a big breakfast person. 'Give me lunch or give me death!' was my motto as a kid. Now, I'm really starting to embrace breakfast culture. I'm diving into the whacky world of overnight… Continue reading Black Bean Omelette
Tag: Mexican
Shrimp & Red Pepper Kebabs with Jalapeno-Lime Marinade
My grill pan and I have a love-hate relationship. I love it because I'm able to get some great grill marks on things like burgers, hot dogs, and chicken. I had it because I almost always set my smoke alarm off when I cook with it. It doesn't matter if my ventahood is going at… Continue reading Shrimp & Red Pepper Kebabs with Jalapeno-Lime Marinade
Shrimp Tacos with Ranch Corn
The television stations in Oklahoma City are on the northeastern outskirts of town. They're situated in the city limits, but in a very rural portion of the city. It's also a strange part of town in terms of geography. Across the street from my station is a herd of cows. Drive 2 minutes down the… Continue reading Shrimp Tacos with Ranch Corn
Jalapeno Chicken Enchiladas
If you're going to a Tex Mex restaurant in Oklahoma or Texas, what do you order? Most will say fajitas. Tacos. Or the essential Tex Mex favorite: enchiladas. I've had the same sour cream chicken enchilada recipe for years. It's a very anglonized version; it came from a chicken cookbook my mom used to have… Continue reading Jalapeno Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken & Bean Freezer Burritos
Boy howdy is my freezer packed full right now. It's times like these that I wish I had a secondary freezer to stock meat and meals. Alas, all I have is a small, overly-stuffed freezer right now. I'm pretty sure all of the food is blocking the freezing cold air from moving through, too. Oh… Continue reading Chicken & Bean Freezer Burritos
Copycat Chipotle Carnitas Bowl
One of my absolute favorite fast food meals in the world is a bowl from Chipotle. When you're on the go, or in a pinch, nothing can quite satisfy that hunger like a bowl of delicious Mexican food. I use the same toppings everytime, too: grilled peppers and onions, pico, cheese, sour cream and guacamole.… Continue reading Copycat Chipotle Carnitas Bowl
Classic King Ranch Casserole
Let's take a break from the holiday baking, shall we? In the midst of my cookie fervor, I've been making simple dinners that will last. I'm talking casseroles, stews, and big batches of meat to make for sandwiches. This casserole is the quintessential "make in a pinch" dinner. It's a retro classic that has stood… Continue reading Classic King Ranch Casserole
Chicken Fajita Casserole
I think I've made just about every fajita under the sun. I've done sheet pan baked fajitas, salmon fajitas, fajita salads, fajita kebabs...what else is left that I can tackle?! The answer to that question: a casserole. Casseroles are hands down my favorite (and my husband makes fun of me for it). They're the easiest,… Continue reading Chicken Fajita Casserole
Enchilada Meatballs
I've made just about every meatball you could think of on the planet. Regular Italian meatballs. Buffalo chicken meatballs. Tamale meatballs. Taco meatballs. Making dinners into meatball form is like second nature to me by now. Everyone loves a little meatball, so why not take it to the limit? They're easy to make, easy to… Continue reading Enchilada Meatballs
Mexican Street Corn Style Roasted Cauliflower
You should roast more vegetables. I'm a big proponent of roasting anything to make it taste better. Saute, boil, poach---no, no, no. Roasting brings out this delicate flavor and adds a char that will make it taste even better. My favorite veggie for roasting? Cauliflower. Hands down, cauliflower. Cauliflower is insanely good raw, but even… Continue reading Mexican Street Corn Style Roasted Cauliflower
