Category: Tex-Mex

Oven Nachos

Hello, everyone! It has been so long since I’ve posted a new recipe, and I really have missed working on this little food blog. So much has happened over the past few years, but I will save that for another post (or two)! But, with some encouragement from friends (hi Randi, Jo Marie,…

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Appetizer Enchilada Meatballs

It’s almost the day of the big game! Meatballs are a fun party food, and it’s always nice to find a new way to jazz them up.  I thought it would be fun to make a Mexican-style meatball dipped in enchilada sauce… Put them on a tortilla triangle, top with a cilantro leaf,…

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Firecracker Shrimp Tacos

Firecracker Shrimp Tacos are a fun twist on a traditional taco. The crunch of the crispy shrimp with the cabbage combined with tangy queso fresco & sweet chili sauce is sure to light up your next taco night!  These tacos were inspired by some I had when I visited Arizona earlier this year. …

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Green Chile Breakfast Burritos

Breakfast burritos are one of my husband’s favorite breakfast foods.  So, I’m always looking for ways to put a fresh twist on this portable morning meal.  Fresh cilantro, eggs, & bell peppers at the local Farmer’s Market inspired these Green Chile Breakfast Burritos.

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Beef, Bean, & Cheese Taquitos

Taquitos are a fun food for appetizers, or even a main dish.  They are great for the whole family, and perfect finger food for dipping in a side of salsa or cheese dip.  This simple recipe is also freezer friendly.  So, whip up a double batch and throw half in the freezer for…

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7 Layer Taco Cups

Who doesn’t love 7 Layer Dip?  While I love the flavors, I always feel like it’s a little messy to serve.  So, I took some inspiration from my aunt’s sausage stars, and decided to make 7 Layer Taco Cups!  They are so fun and full of flavor.  Your guests are sure to be…

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tostadas

I love finding recipes that are simple to put together and taste great.  I recently tried this Slow-Cooker Chicken Tostada recipe as part of a menu plan, and since my family loved it, I will be making it time and time again!  I can see a lot of possibilities with this recipe, and…

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Black Bean Tacos

Looking for a quick, weeknight dinner that you can have on the table in less than 15 minutes?  If you want to avoid heating up something from the frozen foods section of the grocery store, making a trip through a drive-through, or ordering take-out, Black Bean Tacos are here to save you!  They…

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Taco Soup

Taco Soup is one of those recipes that is so simple, yet tastes so yummy!  This soup is great for a cold, blustery day, when all you want to do is wrap up in a blanket and eat a big bowl of a hearty soup.  And, it’s simplicity makes it a perfect weeknight…

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

I’m so excited that the weather is finally starting to cool down.  I don’t know about the weather where you are, but here in Kansas things have been, well, HOT.  And then hot a few days more.  Many cities approached or broke records for the number of 100-degree days.  I think it’s a…

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