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Easy Jalapeno Sauce (For Dipping, or Drizzling)

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Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!! đŸ¥³ Today, I have for you a super easy Jalapeno sauce that can be used in so many different ways. I first tried this sauce last summer on our family vacation when my cousin made it. He said he had it at a Mexican, or Tex-Mex restaurant, in Texas, where he lives - of course, Texas has delicious Mexican food, so good! Anyways, when he was describing it to me, that all it is is jalapenos blended with avocado oil and lime juice.... I was skeptical. Then I tried it. It … [Read more...]

Chile Relleno Enchiladas

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Are you familiar with chiles relleno?  They're so, so good. One of my favorite things to order at a Mexican restaurant, but when I set out to make them at home I felt overwhelmed. I wanted to make an easier spin on chiles rellenos without as much work. This recipe for chile relleno enchiladas was inspired by Laura in the Kitchen. Thanks Laura for the idea to turn a time consuming recipe into something more manageable. Chile relleno enchiladas are corn tortillas stuffed with roasted … [Read more...]

Vegan Cashew Queso (Super Creamy)

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Who else goes crazy for Cinco de Mayo?!!? The excuse to eat endless amounts of Mexican inspired food. I am on board!!! Vegan queso!  If you happen to be dairy free, or vegan, you are probably rejoicing right now. If you are not, then you may be wondering how the heck can queso, essentially a cheese dip, be vegan??? Four words: Cashews, and nutritional yeast! Stick with me here. The cashews provide the rich, saucy creamy texture. The nutritional yeast, provides the "cheesy" … [Read more...]

Lighter Orange Chicken (30 Minutes)

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. The photos, and recipe have been updated for a better user experience. Enjoy! Orange chicken!!! YESSS!!!!  I remember when I first discovered this sweet, sticky, fried chicken. I was in high school. Our small mall just got a Panda Express in it's food court. By food court, I mean it had 4 places to eat, now 5. When you're a teenager, and swimming for two hours a day on the swim team, you're always hungry. Since I have a … [Read more...]