Category: Cinco de Mayo

  • Gluten Free Mexican Chori Pollo

    Gluten Free Mexican Chori Pollo

    It’s time for one of my favorite international dishes – Mexican Chori Pollo.  This recipe is full of bold flavors, topped with cheese and baked in the oven for one amazing meal. If you eat at Mexican restaurants often, you will likely have seen Chori Pollo offered as a choice.  The dish is similar to […]

  • Mexican Style Stuffed Peppers – a Spicy Dinner Time Recipe

    Mexican Style Stuffed Peppers – a Spicy Dinner Time Recipe

    Since my husband is the lover of heat in recipes and I like things a bit more savory, these recipe for Mexican style stuffed peppers is my compromise that suits us both. My husband and I often eat out at our favorite Mexican restaurant. When we do, you can guarantee that at least one of […]

  • Mango Salsa and Homemade Tortilla Chips

    Mango Salsa and Homemade Tortilla Chips

    If you are looking for a tasty appetizer to start off your next BBQ, you can’t go past this recipe for mango salsa and homemade tortilla chips. Summer is getting closer and that means that grilling season and get togethers are right around the corner. Looking for an easy party appetizer? Try this recipe for […]

  • Cinco de Mayo Progressive Dinner Party

    Cinco de Mayo Progressive Dinner Party

    One of my favorite things to do with my fiends when we entertain is to have a progressive dinner party.  We go from one house to the next, with each friend contributing something to the dinner party menu. My blogging friends and I decided to have a Cinco de Mayo progressive dinner party online this […]

  • Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites Recipe – Spicy Chicken Appetizers

    Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites Recipe – Spicy Chicken Appetizers

    This spicy bacon wrapped chicken bites recipe is perfect for Cinco de Mayo! My husband is a heat freak. He loves really spicy foods of all types and he believes hot sauce belongs in every recipe. Me…not so much. I like a bit of heat but not as much as he does. So, finding the […]

  • Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Bread

    Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Bread

    This delicious bacon jalapeño cheese bread is soft, buttery and just full of the flavor of pepper, bacon and Monterey Jack Cheese. The bread is a very versatile, all around recipe. Cheese is a huge hit with most Americans. It even has its own National Day – January 20 is celebrated each year as National […]

  • Easy Chicken Fajitas – Recipe for Mealtime in a Hurry

    Easy Chicken Fajitas – Recipe for Mealtime in a Hurry

    These easy chicken fajitas are super tasty, super easy to prepare and one of my favorite 30 minute meals. This is such a busy time of the year.  The summer is over, kids are heading back to school and there don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to do everything that needs to […]

  • Classic Tequila Margarita Recipe with Lime

    Classic Tequila Margarita Recipe with Lime

    One of my favorite cocktail recipes is a Classic tequila margarita.  It is one that I choose just about every time that I go out. One would think it would be the same from restaurant to restaurant but this is definitely not the case.   I once got one in a Chinese restaurant in Australia and they […]

  • Mexican Chili Dip – A Crowd Pleaser

    Mexican Chili Dip – A Crowd Pleaser

    This Mexican chili dip could not be easier to make.  It is one of my favorite “go to” recipes when I am invited to a pot luck party. The bowl is empty before the party even gets going.  It is that delicious! Best of all, you can make it ahead of time and then just […]

  • Savory Hearty White Bean Chili

    Savory Hearty White Bean Chili

    We love chili at our house.  It does not matter if it is warm or cold outside, a big helping bowl of this hearty white bean chili always hits the spot. It is my latest addition to my crock pot recipes collection and my family just loved it. This recipe can be made with ground […]

  • Easy Chicken Enchiladas

    Easy Chicken Enchiladas

    I’m in the mood for Mexican tonight.  Well, I am in the mood for Mexican every night, but tonight I am doing something about the yen. Mexican food is so rich and delicious.  I love cooking it because I can adjust the spice exactly the way I want it, instead of letting a cook in […]

  • Taco Salad in Edible Tostada Bowls

    Taco Salad in Edible Tostada Bowls

    Years ago, I went out for lunch with some teaching friends of mine.  One of the items on the menu was a taco salad. Believe it or not, I had never heard of this delightful concoction.  Ever since then, when I eat Mexican, I often choose this as my order. I love the taste of […]

  • Taco Recipes – Add Some Spice to Your Cinco de Mayo Celebration

    Taco Recipes – Add Some Spice to Your Cinco de Mayo Celebration

    These taco recipes are perfect for an easy weekday meal and the obvious choice for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Tacos are a popular Mexican recipe.  Who can resist the traditional hard taco shell filled with ground beef and your favorite toppings?  It is one of my favorites and my family’s too. Here are a […]

  • Make Your Own Taco Seasoning

    Make Your Own Taco Seasoning

    Have you looked at the ingredients in a package of store bought taco seasoning mix?  Ugh…all those chemicals!  Why not make your own with a similar mix of spices and none of the bad stuff. Printable Recipe – DIY Taco Seasoning This recipe is so easy.  Just measure out the spices, combine them in a […]

  • Pollo A La Crema Recipe – Mexican Delight

    Pollo A La Crema Recipe  – Mexican Delight

    This Mexican inspired recipe for Pollo a la Crema features chicken breasts in a crema sauce with mushrooms and sautéed green peppers.  It is rich and creamy with a spicy sauce. When my husband and I eat out at our favorite Mexican restaurant, pollo a la crema is always a popular choice. Would you like […]

  • Mexican Chori Pollo Recipe

    Mexican Chori Pollo Recipe

    One of my favorite meal choices when we go to our favorite Mexican restaurant is Chori Pollo. The delicious dish has layers of cooked chicken with chorizo sausage and caramelized onions, all topped with cheese for one tasty meal. This is the prefect dish to serve for Cinco de Mayo! Chorizo is a Spanish pork […]

  • Black bean Salsa with Corn and Tomatoes

    Black bean Salsa with Corn and Tomatoes

    This black bean salsa is a nice change from the regular bottled salsa and is much more hearty. We have tacos and burritos a lot at my house.   Most of the time, we use traditional toppings and sides. Today I decided to make a special salsa to go along with the tacos. They pair together […]

  • Margarita steaks with cilantro and Lime

    Margarita steaks with cilantro and Lime

    Even though Labor day has come and gone, you can still grill. We do it most weekends here in NC, all year long. These Margarita steaks will be perfect for the barbecue. My husband is the grill master at our house, but he counts on me to come up with something to season or marinate […]