Juicy and flavorful Ground Chicken Tacos have everything you want in a taco: crisp lettuce, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and an abundance of spicy Mexican seasoning. With my own homemade taco seasoning, you can enjoy this lean chicken taco recipe in just 30 minutes! If I’m ever struggling to come up with dinner ideas, I usually default to tacos. Not only are they delicious, but they use vegetables and seasonings I already have in my kitchen! And when I want something light, ... continue reading...
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Mahi Mahi Tacos with Fruit Salsa
My grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos combine sweet, flaky fish with an herbal fruit salsa that’s zesty, tangy, and surprisingly spicy. You can’t top the bright acidity of the fruit and lime in the cranberry mango topping – it complements the fish perfectly, and ties the whole dish together! With the use of frozen fruit and ingredients you can find in any season, you can enjoy these fish tacos year round. This mahi mahi taco recipe takes fresh produce, great flavors, and creamy Mexican authenticity ... continue reading...
Baja Fish Taco Sauce
This Baja Fish Taco Sauce is a mouthwatering blend of traditional Mexican flavors for a real Baja feel. With just the right amount of lime, chipotle en adobo, and honey, it achieves a perfect balance for a condiment that you can use on just about anything! After living in San Diego for so many years I've had my fair share of Mexican food and on weekend outings down the coast of Baja we tried numerous restaurants and taco stands. A great seafood dish is all about the toppings and ... continue reading...
Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
This tangy and spicy Tacos Al Pastor Recipe captures restaurant-style flair and flavor. It’s prepared, served, and seared with classic Mexican ingredients for an authentic taste and a crisp, tender texture. Tacos Al Pastor Tacos al pastor is a Mexican dish with a Lebanese origin. A play on lamb shawarma, this “shepherd style” meal is seared with flavor and can be prepared (and enjoyed!) in a variety of ways. My tacos al pastor recipe contains Mexican oregano, epazote, and achiote ... continue reading...
Kevin’s Taco Salad Recipe
My fresh and zesty Taco Salad Recipe takes your favorite tacos and turns them inside out! I mix together seasoned ground beef and veggies and serve them with a creamy taco salad dressing made with my own seasoning blend — plus sour cream, lime, and a bright, vibrant salsa. There are a few dishes that are always a hit, no matter the time or occasion, and taco salad is one of them! It’s perfect for family dinners, to bring to potlucks, or for easy weekend snacking. Read on to learn how to ... continue reading...
Perfect Taco Pie
This taco pie recipe combines the best parts of beef tacos and a cheesy quiche into a delicious savory pie. Perfect for brunch or dinner! Think what would happen if a taco and a quiche merged, well this cheesy, beefy Taco Pie is just the ticket. A tender light crust is layered with taco seasoned beef and finished with an egg, cheddar cheese and sour cream topping that bakes in minutes. I show you how to make it in today's video. Delish! While I typically think of a quiche for brunch, ... continue reading...
Birria Tacos Recipe (Birria De Res)
These savory and juicy Birria tacos are simply THE best! Birria de res is a chili pepper-based meat adobo made from garlic, cumin, bay leaves, cloves and thyme, and cooked at a low heat until the meat is tender and falls apart. The resulting braising liquid is the consommé that the tortillas are dipped in then fried and stuffed with the birria meat, cheese, onions and cilantro. Make this birria taco recipe for authentic Mexican tacos! What is Birria de Res? Birria is a hearty red stew, ... 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...
Frito Chili Pie (Walking Taco Casserole)
Frito chili pie is a tasty Tex Mex casserole with hearty chili, cheese, and crunchy corn chips. Make this walking taco casserole for dinner or fun, easy party food! Perfect Portable Meals Want a quick bite to eat, but there’s no time for a sit down meal? There are some fantastic Mexican and Tex Mex foods that are easy to grab and go.Things like burritos, beef empanadas and elote (an authentic Mexican street corn recipe) are all easy to eat on the run. But possibly the perfect grab and ... continue reading...
Ground Beef Taco Recipe
This ground beef taco recipe makes a Mexican meal that everyone loves. Make this taco meat recipe for a small group or to feed a crowd on game day or for Cinco de Mayo! Ground Beef Taco Recipe How can you go wrong with tacos? What's great about these is, the taco meat recipe comes together in no time. Then, people can have fun building their own Mexican masterpiece. Not to mention, a pound of ground beef goes a long way, especially when you use other filling and topping ... continue reading...
Carne Asada Tacos
Carne asada tacos may be the best steak tacos you'll ever eat! Tender, double marinated skirt steak is tucked into corn tortillas with refried beans and Cotija cheese for a fantastic taco dinner. Watch the video in the recipe card below! You don't need to wait for a Cinco de Mayo celebration to enjoy a good Mexican steak. Carne asada is simple to make and it freezes well, so you can cook up a batch to give any Tuesday taco night a boost of deliciousness. We've been sharing a lot of carne ... continue reading...
Baja Style Battered Fish Tacos
These battered fish tacos combine Baja style fried fish, crunchy purple slaw, and a tangy dressing. Make this recipe for a delicious dinner in under 30 minutes! Fish tacos come in many different forms, and sometimes they even include other seafood like shrimp. Sometimes the fish is grilled or pan-seared then flaked apart to be used as filling. Baja style tacos are a creation from the Baja peninsula in Mexico. They feature deep fried battered fish with a super crispy texture. The ... continue reading...
Ground Pork Tacos
Ground pork tacos piled high with your favorite taco toppings are a family favorite! Make this 30 minute recipe for an easy dinner tonight. Making ground pork tacos takes almost no time at all, and the recipe is unbelievably easy! Really, it's just a matter of combining the ingredients together in a pan, and then warming up the tortilla shells. In fact, the most difficult part of this recipe is deciding what to top your tacos with! Fill your tortillas with the meat filling ... continue reading...
Instant Pot Chicken Mole Tacos
Mole chicken is a classic Mexican dish that usually takes hours to cook. Now you can make this recipe in under an hour for an easy weeknight dinner! Instant Pot chicken tacos are a great option for when you want a delicious meal without a ton of work. Using a pressure cooker creates tender, juicy meat that’s infused with flavor. And there’s no constant checking to make sure it’s cooked all the way through. This meal comes together with a delicious mole sauce that’s a mix of savory, ... continue reading...
Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Apple Slaw
These Honey Lime Chipotle Chicken Tacos are a smash hit every time. Grilled or sautéed, the citrus marinade, warm spices, fresh herbs & honey make it a flavor explosion. With an easy Ranch Apple Slaw on top, these are fantastic tacos. Chipotle Chicken Tacos Tacos are great anytime, and these Chipotle Chicken Tacos are a cinch to make, with or without a grill. With an easy marinade made with most items already in your pantry, this Honey Lime Chipotle Chicken needs only an hour to ... continue reading...
Flank Steak Tacos
Grilled to perfection, sliced correctly, these Flank Steak Tacos are loaded with marinated flank steak, melting cheese, lettuce and pico de gallo top them off for the best taco bite ever! Flank Steak Tacos Grilled with charred edges caramelized from a marinade, sliced across the grain for tenderness and served up as the main course, in these flank steak tacos, I'm loving each and every bite. For these tacos I'm using leftover flank steak from the night before when I made my go to ... continue reading...
Homemade Taco Seasoning
For my Homemade Taco Seasoning I keep things uncomplicated, but packed with a true flavor punch. Pantry staple herbs and spices are used like cumin, oregano and chili powder, but I find Mexican oregano is best, ancho chili powder because it's just that, not a mix of chilies, and little salt. With any homemade spice blend or seasoning, you control what goes in it. For my Homemade Taco Seasoning I keep the salt to a minimum and the herbs and spices fresh for maximum flavor. Things like ... continue reading...
Slow Cooker Flank Steak Street Tacos
I make these Slow Cooker Flank Steak Street Tacos often and they are great as a party appetizer or dinner for the family. Beyond flavorful, it all starts with this shredded flank steak that can be used in tacos or enchiladas. I like to use El Sol Fire Roasted Salsa that has fire roasted corn, black beans and Hatch chiles. You’ll have slow cooker magic in 6 hours and dinner is on the table in minutes after you get home. Let the slow cooker do the heavy lifting for you. I’m excited that ... continue reading...
Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup
Looking for a hearty weeknight dinner meal that you can set and forget? Try my Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup. Featuring a mixture of beans, smoked ham bone, and vegetables, it’s comfort food at its finest! Now, I know I run this food blog, but I’m only human — there are some days when I want a really good dinner without a lot of fuss and work. On weeknights like those, out comes my trusty slow cooker! I love using it for recipes like my savory slow cooker pot roast, these flank roast street ... continue reading...
Grilled Sea Bass
This Grilled Sea Bass recipe is very quick: less than 20 minutes! There are only a couple of steps and even fewer ingredients: sprinkle with lime, coat with Adobo seasoning, and grill. You can enjoy it right away, or save to make into fish tacos or fajitas the next day. I recommend serving with a spicy and tangy strawberry salsa for a new dimension of flavor and texture! Sometimes the best recipes are also the simplest. My grilled sea bass recipe contains fewer than 5 ingredients: ... continue reading...
Strawberry Salsa
I love to serve Strawberry Salsa with any dish that needs texture, brightness, or just a bit of something sweet. Mixed with hot jalapeños, fresh cilantro, some onions, and peppers, there’s more to this recipe than just fruit! Sometimes a fresh, fruity topping is all you need to take your dish to the next level. If you’re planning on grilling up some meats or seafood sometime soon, consider serving it with this strawberry salsa! It isn’t just sweet: I add both hot and bitter peppers, some ... continue reading...
Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)
My Arroz Verde, or Mexican green rice recipe, gets its earthy color and flavor thanks to the addition of spicy poblano chiles and fresh chopped cilantro! It’s the perfect side for enchiladas and carnitas. Plus, you can make it entirely from scratch in under an hour! There are so many ways to prepare rice, and I love trying my hand at different types of recipes! This side dish is just so versatile. Some of my favorite variations include Arroz Amarillo (yellow rice), cilantro lime, and Arroz ... continue reading...
Fresh Peach Salsa
My bright and zesty Peach Salsa recipe is just what you need to freshen up your kitchen table this summer! Serve on the side, dig into it with some chips, or sprinkle it on top of grilled seafood or chicken. Adding fruit to savory dishes is one of the best ways to use seasonal produce, particularly in the summertime. This season, make good use of those ripe and juicy peaches by making a fruity and spicy salsa! This peach salsa recipe is a truly seasonal appetizer, side dish, or topping. ... continue reading...
The Ultimate Chili Pepper Guide
This chili pepper guide is key for Mexican cooking! I explain the types of chiles, both fresh and dried, as well as the different heat levels to know for your recipes. One common ingredient in Mexican cuisine is chili peppers! I want to share the different types of chili peppers that you need to know, including both fresh and dried variations. Interestingly enough, spice peppers are botanically considered a fruit and not a vegetable. This is because they grow on vines and have ... continue reading...
What is Mexican Chocolate
Mexican chocolate is a special blend of cacao nibs, sugar and cinnamon, resulting in a bold and complex flavor profile that’s incredibly unique! If you’re wondering what makes it so special, I’m sharing why. I talk a lot about savory Mexican dishes here on the blog, and it’s not hard to see why. Who doesn’t love a good taco, enchilada, or carnitas? I know I do! Today, I’m switching gears a bit to fill you in on Mexican chocolate. You may have seen it in your local supermarket in ... continue reading...
What is Piloncillo
Piloncillo is used in Mexican baking and is often called Mexican brown sugar. If you’ve never used it before, you may be wondering what it is, what it tastes like, and how to incorporate it into your at-home recipes. Below, I answer these questions and more! If you’ve been following along on the blog for a while, you know that I like knowing exactly what I put into my recipes. I also have a passion for Mexican cuisine, and naturally have come across a few ingredients I’ve never heard of ... continue reading...
Refried Bean Dip
This Refried Bean Dip kicks things up a notch with tabasco, chipotle, and chili seasoning for a healthy dose of spice. Seasoned simply with cumin, vinegar, and garlic, you get the best of Mexican flavors in one shareable dish. There are so many ways to enjoy this hot bean dip! Refried beans are flavorful and versatile. They’re great on nachos, in enchiladas or tacos, or rolled up in a burrito. Generally speaking, they’re served on the side or as a topping. But in this dip, they’re the star ... continue reading...
What is Oaxaca Cheese
Oaxaca cheese is a soft and white Mexican string cheese. It’s perfect for melting, making it popular in fillings for enchiladas and Chili Relleno. Similar to mozzarella, this queso is mild and fresh! Cheese is such a huge part of Mexican cuisine! There are tons of Mexican cheeses to choose from, between fresh and crumbly varieties like Queso Fresco and Cotija, to aged quesos like Queso Añejo and Queso Chihuahua to creamy Mexican Crema. Today I want to focus on Oaxaca cheese. It’s named ... continue reading...
Carne Adovada
Spicy chili powder, tender pork, coffee, and a surprise ingredient come together to form this traditional Carne Adovada dish! Straight out of New Mexico, this comfort food recipe is filled with unique flavors and is easy to prepare. Carne Adovada isn’t as popular as other Tex-Mex dishes like fajitas, tacos, or enchiladas, but it should be! I’m always surprised when folks have never heard of this New Mexican dish. It’s rich, hearty, and is very similar to a big bowl of chili. It ... continue reading...
Slow Cooker Carnitas
Juicy, melt-in-your-mouth, tender pork is the star of my slow cooker carnitas recipe. After cooking the meat all day long, I like to make mine as crispy as possible for delicious taco and enchilada filling! If you’re familiar with my blog, you know that I’ve got a bit of a thing for carnitas. I’ve made this flavorful taco and enchilada filling in my Instant Pot, and I’ve also made the traditional and authentic Mexican recipe. This one calls for a crockpot (and your stovetop!) for seasoned ... continue reading...
