With tomorrow being Cinco de Mayo, what better way to celebrate than with some FAJITAS?!?! Shrimp fajitas, to be exact. All made one one, single sheet pan, in the oven! If you saw last week's post for homemade fajita seasoning, you already knew that some sort of fajitas recipe was coming this week. We LOVE fajitas so much in this house, that it only made sense to make my favorite fajita seasoning in bulk form so that we are one step closer to Mexican fajita vibes...even on … [Read more...]
Homemade Fajita Seasoning (Bulk Recipe)
Who is ready for some FAJITAS?!?!?! Well...fajita seasoning, really. In bulk form. The fajita seasoning is really important. It's what gives the fajitas all of that good Mexican flavor. Without it, you would just have some bland meat and bell peppers. Fajitas are one of my favorite Mexican dishes. The sizzling bell peppers, onions, and meat of choice, all wrapped up in a tortilla with your favorite toppings. Seriously, you can't go wrong! I am obsessed with my sheet pan chicken … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (30 Minutes)
This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better user experience. Delicious chicken fajitas made in 30 minutes, on one pan? Yes please. I will make, and eat this recipe any day of the week. TYVM!!!! Many of the recipes I share on the blog I don't always get a chance to re-visit in my everyday life. It's not because I didn't enjoy them, or love them deeply. It's simply because I am always cooking the next, newest, recipe for my blog. I … [Read more...]
Easy Jalapeno Sauce (For Dipping, or Drizzling)
Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!! 🥳 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
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...]
Lentil Quesadillas (Great for Meal Prep)
Hi friends, how are you doing? I hope you are doing well, staying safe, and finding those little pockets of joy within your day that helps to make this whole Covid-19 situation a little better. For me, a big pocket of joy has been cooking and sharing food with you here. That has always made me happy, but it feels even more important, and special, during these strange times when we shouldn't be running to the grocery store to get just a few items to add to our recipe. THAT, the not … [Read more...]
Chicken Fajita Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette
guys. guys. YOU GUYS!!! There is a fajita on top of a salad! Chicken, sauteed onions and peppers, avocado, black beans - all the goods! That's what's happening right now!!! I can barely handle it! And it's topped with the most delicious cilantro vinaigrette! Be still my heart. I have always loved Mexican food, authentic or not, it's my jam. After traveling to San Antonio, Arizona, and most recently Cozumel for a day my taste buds for good Mexican food has really developed into … [Read more...]
10 Minute Weekday Huevos Rancheros
A Mexican breakfast for the Monday of Cinco de Mayo week?!!! Ummm YES! Everything is right with the world! It would be even more right if we celebrate with a margarita on Saturday (Cinco de Mayo)...but that's for later! And YES this breakfast is totally achievable to make on your busy weekday morning! All you need is 10 minutes and 1 pan to make it! Crispy tostada, saucy salsa, gooey runny egg yolk for a weekday breakfast all in 10 minutes?! Sign me up! Traditionally huevos rancheros are made … [Read more...]
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers
Here are the enchiladas, as promised! I bet you weren't expecting enchiladas stuffed into a pepper...were you?! Everything is better when it's stuffed into a pepper! What else can I put in these things?! I mean, don't get me wrong, regular enchiladas are great, LOVE THEM! But you know what I love even more? Taking something traditional and putting a healthier and unexpected spin on things...chicken enchilada stuffed peppers were born. And if you're kinda like "but I like enchiladas just as … [Read more...]
Easy Red Enchilada Sauce (Gluten Free)
Okay friends, Cinco de Mayo is coming up! This year I decided to go all out with Mexican recipes. I have always loved Mexican food, but my love deepened when I traveled to San Antonio and Arizona last year. Bring on the Mexican food!!!! This easy red enchilada sauce is really two parts. Part 1: a ridiculously-easy-to-make-and-so-much-better-than-store-bought red enchilada sauce! Part 2: Enchiladas...DUH!!! (Coming your way on Friday)! When I decided to make enchiladas I originally planned to … [Read more...]
