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Quesadillas made with slow cooker Carnitas. (Pork in a crock pot… nothing is easier.)

March 10, 2018 11 Comments

slow cooker Carnitas for quesadillas

So the other morning I realized I had no idea what I was going to make for dinner, which is actually pretty good because I usually don’t realize that until about 5:00.  However, I had an easy meal waiting to be cooked, thanks to my crock pot.  (And the fact I thought about dinner at […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, food, kitchen stuff, Main Dish, Mexican Food, pork, recipes

Easy and delicious Cinco de Mayo Menu

May 2, 2016 Leave a Comment

Easy and delicious Cinco de Mayo menu with recipes

Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or just a fan of Mexican food (or it happens to be Taco Tuesday at your house) here’s a quick and easy collection of Mexican food recipes. Start off with some easy chips and homemade salsa. 3 minutes and a food processor and you’re good to go! Another great […]

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Food, recipes, Round-Ups

Chipotle-Lime Coleslaw… a spicy twist on a summer favorite.

August 19, 2013 3 Comments

coleslaw, Mexican food, chipotle, lime, spicy side dish

Coleslaw is good, but this spicy twist on a classic dish is better. Just the right balance of creamy, spicy and sweet…

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, recipes, Side Dish

Mexican inspired bunco dinner.

August 16, 2013 5 Comments

I am in a bunco group, and tonight is my turn to host the group.  Last year I did a whole week a where I shared several projects, as well as the dinner that I served.  It was Italian inspired. This year?  Mexican food, baby! Here’s what’s for dinner tonight:   Chips & Homemade Salsa […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, Desserts, Main Dish, recipes, Round-Ups, Side Dish

Dessert! Tequila Lime Coconut Bars.

April 25, 2013 4 Comments

I am in Cinco de Mayo mode around here, I tell ya!  Mexican food, tequila drinks, hanging out with friends… it’s been fun!   On Monday I shared my tips for an easy Cinco de Mayo Girls’ Night In, and that I asked friends to bring an appetizer or a dessert to the party. My friend […]

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, dessert, Desserts, recipes

Mexicorn Dip: an awesome appetizer.

April 23, 2013 1 Comment

Yesterday I shared some tips on hosting a fun (and easy) Girls’ Night In get together.  Mine was geared towards Cinco de Mayo, but these tips apply to any get together or party.  One of them was to let go of some of the control and ask your friends to bring a side dish, appetizer […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, Holidays, recipes

Easy fresh salsa recipe.

August 24, 2012 7 Comments

I have previously posted our quick and easy recipe for fresh salsa, but we have since tweaked the recipe and it’s even better, so I wanted to share those updates. So now a new and improved fresh salsa recipe for you! Ready?  Grab these ingredients and start the timer…. an onion fresh cilantro a jalapeno […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, kitchen stuff, recipes, Simple

How to char poblano peppers & make basic Rajas. Yum!

July 28, 2011 14 Comments

Have you ever had rajas?  They are strips of poblano peppers, corn and onions in a delish creamy, cheesy sauce.  They are ridiculously good.  I like them as a side dish or put into a quesadilla.  Handsome Hubby likes them wrapped in a warm corn tortilla. However you eat them… they are crazy good, and […]

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, kitchen stuff, recipes, Side Dish

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