Birria de res is tender meat in rich adobo sauce, served in fried tortillas with beef consomme. Make this recipe for authentic Mexican tacos! Birria de Res Birria is a hearty red stew, originating from Jalisco, Mexico, and traditionally made with lamb or goat. Traditionally, the meat marinates in a rich adobo sauce, then it's braised in banana leaves and soaked in more sauce for serving. To shorten what is otherwise a multi-day process, this recipe skips the braising. Instead, we ... continue reading...
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Easy Cheesy Chicken Tetrazzini
My cheesy chicken tetrazzini is an easy baked chicken casserole with pasta and cheese. Make this recipe for your family; it's a favorite! It’s easy to make a delicious meal without having to make everything from scratch. This popular and oh-so delicious chicken casserole is the perfect example! The recipe calls for store-bought rotisserie chicken, a box of spaghetti noodles, and a sauce made from condensed soups and pantry staples. As a result, you save time without sacrificing ... continue reading...
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Instant Pot red beans and rice is a an easy version of the Louisiana comfort food. Make this recipe for a classic creole meal! Stove top version and recipe video included! Hailing from New Orleans, and typically served on Mondays using pork bones left over from Sunday's dinner, this smoky and spicy bean dish always hits the spot. I've been making this red beans and rice recipe for over 20+ years now, from a cookbook a friend gave me when he cooked for Paul Prudhomme, who really ... continue reading...
Mexican Pineapple Pork Sandwich
This pork sandwich has black beans, chiles and pineapple piled on ciabatta rolls. Make this Mexican sandwich recipe soon; it's great game day food! Slow simmered chile pineapple pork makes of those messy-but-worth-it sandwiches, and it packs some big flavor! Great for weekend game day eats, family potlucks, lunch, or a light dinner. Pineapple is a favorite fruit around this house. From tacos al pastor to smoothies, and salsa to grilled pineapple salmon, its sweet and tangy flavor and ... continue reading...
Homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
Make homemade condensed cream of mushroom soup with this easy recipe. It's healthier and tastes better than Campbell's cream of mushroom soup! There are so many easy shortcuts to use when cooking, but I really try not to use canned, processed ingredients whenever I can help it. They are extremely high in sodium, and the flavor is really bland. I'll show you how easy it is to make condensed soup from scratch. It is SO much better than using Campbell's cream of mushroom soup, and it only ... continue reading...
Guacamole Salsa
Guacamole salsa combines 2 Mexican dips into one tasty treat! Make this recipe for a quick snack or to add extra flavor to your favorite meals. OK, so who else loves a good homemade guacamole? Well, this dip takes that up a notch by combining some of the flavors of roasted salsa verde, and I advise making a double batch, as it goes fast! Creamy, spicy and made in no time, your guests will be asking you for the recipe. Guacamole Salsa Ingredient Notes Avocados- The average shelf life ... continue reading...
Chicken Fajita Seasoning
Chicken fajita seasoning is essential for making chicken fajitas. Make this recipe to create fajitas with better flavor; it costs less than buying it, too! I mention this often, but it's worth repeating; a good majority of the pantry staples we buy from the store are massively overpriced. Not only that, but many times, we have no idea what's in them or how long they've been sitting on the store shelves. When was the last time you looked at the nutrition or ingredient label on a package ... continue reading...
Taco Empanadas with Pie Crust
Taco empanadas are a cinch to make with refrigerated pie crust instead of empanada dough. Make this easy Tex Mex recipe for dinner tonight! Some people call these hand pies and some prefer to call them empanadas. Technically, I guess they could be called either. Easy Meal Planning - 3 meals from 1 I want to share an idea with you. This is a great way to plan dinners for the week. There are a lot of ways to do this, but here's an example to help you visualize it. On taco night, you ... continue reading...
Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
My southern fried chicken recipe has spicy buttermilk brine, seasoned flour and cornstarch for maximum crunch! Make this family favorite meal for the best crunchy, flavorful and juicy skillet fried chicken. Fried chicken is a classic southern recipe and there are as many recipes and versions for it as there are stars in the sky. Some people make it with buttermilk, while others don't brine the poultry at all. The flavor can vary from spicy to sweet, and texture can be simple or big and ... continue reading...
Pozole Verde Shrimp Soup
This pozole verde puts a seafood twist on a traditional spicy Mexican stew with hominy. Make this recipe for delicious Mexican shrimp soup! The traditional hearty Mexican stew known as red pozole (or pozole rojo) gets a little switch up here. Typically, the dish is made with chicken or pork. When it’s made with shrimp, it’s known in Spanish as pozole de Camaron. Another difference is that this recipe makes a green pozole rather than red one. With fresh shrimp that’s quickly poached ... continue reading...
