The secret to the best, quick and east refried beans is right here! They don't have to be from scratch to be THIS good. Take your favorite canned refried beans and doctor them up with this recipe. EASY REFRIED BEANS THE FAST WAY 98% of the time I don't have time to soak beans from scratch. I have time to basically open up a can and doctor the beans up. They taste seriously delish, as if they were from scratch. I've been working this recipe for over a year and the trick to refried beans is ...
Easy Refried Beans
Roasted Red Pepper and Sour Cream Enchilada Sauce
Enchilada sauce with sour cream is divine. We've upped the ante and made this sour cream sauce with roasted red peppers for a beautiful and flavorful blush enchilada sauce. It is creamy and tangy and bursting with hearty pepper flavor and some smoky chipotle to even it all out. What Is Roasted Red Pepper and Sour Cream Enchilada Sauce? This sauce is made from roasted red bell peppers, onions, serrano peppers and garlic, sour cream, and a rich roux. Enchilada sauce with sour cream come ...
Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
Creamy Jalapeno Sauce is the boss!! Creamy, savory with a hint of lime dressing you will want to drench over EVERYTHING. It's MILD and completes every meal. Top it on tacos, burritos, salads, dip chips in it or make big tray of pulled pork nachos. I'll show you how! What is Creamy Jalapeño Sauce? Creamy jalapeño sauce is the perfect addition to all things- especially Mexican food. It's easy and throws together in minutes. Try topping it on nachos, Dipping your taquitos in, or pouring it ...
How to make Pico de Gallo
Want to know how to make Pico de Gallo? I'm going to show you how to make THE BEST, fast and easy, Pico de Gallo. If there were any food in the world that would win best supporting role it would definitely be Pico de Gallo salsa. Why Pico de Gallo works. Number one reason is its fast and has minimal ingredients. It can be thrown together in literally minutes. It completes anything and everything.It can be served as an appetizer, with an entree, a snack, for ...
Blackened Salmon Tacos Recipe
Warm corn tortillas filled with fresh blackened sockeye salmon, creamy chipotle sauce, blackened corn, crisp cabbage, and salty cotija cheese. It's safe to say that this Blackened Salmon Tacos Recipe is pure heaven. Let us show you exactly how to pull of this easy and delicious meal step by step. What are Blackened Salmon Tacos? Blackened is a term used in cooking when a firm protein (fish or chicken) is coated in a herb mixture and sometimes a fat like butter and then seared. ...
Easy Sautéed Shrimp Tacos
Hello there, seafood lovers. These quick little healthy Easy Shrimp Tacos have onion, garlic, tomato, and green chilis and are all cooked until soft in a little olive oil, plenty of spices for a burst of flavor, then a quick cook of the shrimp. Top them with avocado and cotija cheese and they won't disappoint. History of Shrimp Tacos Tacos de camarones ("shrimp tacos") originated in Baja California, Mexico. Corn or flour tortillas are filled with grilled or fried shrimp along with toppings. ...
Mexican Potatoes (air fryer instructions included)
Potatoes are a magical food. I'm convinced. They have the ability to be cooked in almost any form and be DELICIOUS. Sometimes rice just doesn't cut it and you need, you crave something more satisfying with your tacos. Mexican Potatoes are it! Seasoned, crispy, hot and fluffy. You seriously cannot go wrong. Make them in the air fryer for an extra crispy shell!! WHAT ARE MEXICAN POTATOES? Mexican potatoes are potatoes cut into large fry/sections and baked or air fried with seasonings from ...
Instant Pot Potato Salad
I LOVE a cool, creamy delicious potato salad, but boy it can be a labor of love UNTIL I discovered making it in the instant pot goes so much faster and easier. Once you start making instant pot potato salad you will never go back to the old ways. WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED FOR INSTANT POTATO SALAD POTATOES CELERY PICKLES CRUMBLED BACON BOILED EGGS MAYO MUSTARD PICKLE JUICE OR MILK DILL and CHIVES SALT/PEPPER/GARLIC SALT WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED TO MAKE INSTANT POT POTATO SALAD? You can use ...
Pesto Zucchini Noodles
Pesto Zucchini Noodles (aka Caprese Zoodles) are a must!! How can you turn down an easy, wicked fast, healthy, delicious meal- I mean fresh basil, fresh creamy mozzarella and garden tomatoes? Done in minutes? It is the best! WHAT INGREDIENTS DO YOU NEED FOR PESTO ZUCCHINI NOODLES? ZUCCHINI PESTO FRESH MOZZARELLA CHERRY TOMATOES SOME SEA SALT FOR TASTE WHAT PESTO IS THE BEST? ok, so while homemade pesto is amazing and you should definitely use it if you have it most of ...
Green Pina Colada Smoothie
Smooth pineapple, coconut milk, with creamy vanilla protein powder and spinach for a pop of green. This delicious Green Pina Colada Smoothie will be your new go-to breakfast. Make it in seconds in your blender for a quick breakfast on the go. What Is A Green Pina Colada Smoothie? The name piña colada literally means "strained pineapple", referencing freshly pressed and strained pineapple juice used in the drink's preparation. It is usually prepared as is a sweet cocktail made ...
Lemon Pesto Cauliflower Rice Recipe
Fluffy cauliflower rice smothered in a tangy lemon pesto, and rounded off with the sweetness of peas. Made in minutes, this Lemon Pesto Cauliflower Rice Recipe will be your new go-to side dish. What is Cauliflower Rice? It's light and fluffy, like couscous. It's also tender and has just the right amount of chew, like rice. No, it doesn't taste like rice, but it does taste like whatever you make it taste like, is a vegetable, and a great gluten-free side dish that fills you up just the same! ...
Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Cheesy, gooey delicious tangy green enchiladas are one of my favorite meals ever! I love them so much I need them on my meal planning menu more than what I can have eating out. So after several recipe testing sessions this is THEE BEST green enchilada sauce recipe ever! WHAT IS GREEN ENCHILADA SAUCE MADE OUT OF? Tomatillos! the main ingredient for green enchilada sauce are tomatillos. You can find them at your local grocery store! I found mine by the tomatoes, but sometimes they can be by ...
Coconut Chicken Tenders
Tender chicken tenders, covered in sweet coconut, and baked to a crips. Add honey mustard dipping sauce to these Coconut Chicken Tenders, and a squeeze of lime for a bite of the islands in a 30 minute dinner. This post was sponsored by iHerb. All opinions are my own. The Grocery List Let's talk about what you need to make this delightful dish. I purchased many of my ingredients from iHerb. iHerb is an online market for natural products. They have an ENORMOUS selection of products ...
Mini Cheesecake Bites
The beauty of these mini cheesecake bites is that you get all the delicious creaminess and cheesecake cravings fulfilling in a small perfect bite. They take a FRACTION of the time to make, much harder to mess up and basically a big fan favorite. INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE THESE MINI CHEESECAKE BITES GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST Graham cracker crust butter sugar cinnamon CHEESECAKE FILLING room temp cream cheese sugar lemon juice vanilla eggs TOPPING You can ...
Pressure Cooker Lamb Cacciatore Recipe
Tender leg of lamb seasoned and seared and smothered in a hearty herby tomato sauce. Make this Lamb Cacciatore Recipe in your pressure cooker for the flavor of a sauce cooked all day, but made in minutes. The dish is also fancy enough for company or a Sunday dinner, without all of the work! This meal is done from start to finish in about 60 minutes. I love this classic Italian dish with it's bold flavors and colors. This post was sponsored by the American Lamb Board. All opinions are my ...
Sweet Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Chips
This salsa is not what you are thinking. It is sweet, full of fruit, with a light tasty glaze. Not only is this sweet fruit salsa yummy with cinnamon sugar chips it would be great atop waffles, or atop a sugar cookie spread with cream cheese frosting. What Is Fruit Salsa? I've served this at numerous parties and functions and I ALWAYS get asked for the recipe over and over again. If you know how to chop a few apples, you can pull this recipe off like a pro. This is one of those recipes ...
Fiesta Ranch Dip
A twist on the classic ranch dip that usually accompanies a veggie tray. This Fiesta ranch dip has everything you love about ranch, with a taco kick. Made with healthy ingredients, this a dip you won't feel guilty about indulging in. What Is Fiesta Ranch Dip? Fiesta ranch dip is a dipping sauce made from greek yogurt, light mayo, herbs and spices. We've used packaged ranch mix and taco seasoning for a 4 ingredient recipe that tastes delicious! What Do I Need To Make Fiesta Ranch ...
The ULTIMATE Sugared Cranberries and Rosemary
I'm COMPLETELY obsessed with sugared cranberries. They are so beyond beautiful I am using them EVERYWHERE. Now, I know this is basically a recipe that is super simple, and not much differs from one to the other- but I've discovered how to take the sparkly-ness up to another level. You will love the texture and frost of these sugared cranberries. WHAT TO USE SUGARED CRANBERRIES FOR? Before I get to the top secret ingredient let me tell you all the different ways to use these. Drink ...
Lamb Chop Recipe
The ultimate party food for any occasion, especially during these winter holidays. Buttery baguette, creamy hummus, savory tender lamb, with a sweet orange cranberry sauce and balsamic glaze. The combo of this lamb chop recipe is a flavor bomb in your mouth . This post is sponsored by the American Lamb Board WHY CHOOSE LAMB? Besides that it brings an air of sophistication to any gathering , lamb is delicious, tender flavorful. It's a wonderful alternative to others meats. American Lamb is ...
Raspberry Pretzel Salad
Sweet fresh berries, cheesecake middle and salty pretzel crust. Raspberry Pretzel Salad is the all time favorite holiday side or dessert! You will love how fast and easy this comes together. Great for any party! HOW DO I MAKE RASPBERRY PRETZEL SALAD? I love how quickly this recipe can be whipped up. Here is what you will need pretzels (can use gluten free) butter cream cheese sugar cool whip raspberry jello pineapple juice fresh raspberries and 1 8x8 or 9x13 ...