Mexican Inspired
Black Bean Salsa
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 small can whole corn, drained (or…
Blackened Chicken with Caesar Salad
—–FOR CHICKEN—– 1 cup prepared Italian Dressing (8oz) 1/2 cup Dry white wine 4 Chicken…
Carne Asada
1 20 oz top sirloin steak 2 Tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon Dried leaf oregano —…
Cheeseburger Wraps
90% lean ground beef, browned, drained, and seasoned with your favorite hamburger seasoning. (mine is…
Chicken Enchiladas
10 ounces Cooked chicken – shredded (2 cups) Scallions — finely chopped 2 1/2…
Chicken Enchiladas-2
8 Flour Tortillas Sauce:2 T flour2 T canola oil1 t chili powder1 t cumin1…
Chicken Fajitas
Definitely restaurant quality food at home! This is a favorite at our house. The…
Chicken Mole Enchiladas (Chocolate Chicken Enchiladas)
What could be more fun that chocolate chicken for dinner? ½ cup mole paste…
Chicken Tacos
2 cups cooked chicken — (boneless); chopped or shredded 6 scallions — sliced 1…
Chicken Tostadas
1 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breast 1 chicken bouillon cube 1 bay leaf 1…
Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps
6 flour tortillas 3 Tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons ground…
Creative Chicken Wraps
Dinner is always more fun when everyone can put their own spin on it!
Fast Fresh Tomato Salsa
1 lime 4 medium, ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 small…
Fast Fresh Tomato Salsa-2
3 Medium Tomatoes – seeded and chopped (3 cups) 1/2 cup Green Onions w/tops…
Gazpacho Shrimp & Sausage
1 Tablespoon light olive oil 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1 medium sweet onion, cut…
Gazpacho Skillet Chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion, sliced into…
Guacamole – American
2 medium avocados 1 small tomato, chopped 2 Tablespoons finely minced onion (fresh, not…
Guacamole – Secret Family Recipe
It took me years to get this recipe out of my friend. It was…
Guacamole – Mexican- -Tame
Very similar to the Secret Family Recipe, but a lot tamer… 1 large…
Hot Giardiniera
Giardiniera is just another form of pickled vegetables. Its really easy to make your…
Hot Pickled Vegetables
4 ounces Green Beans — Whole 3 Celery Stalks cut diagonally into ¼ in. slices…
Huevos Rancheros
Kind of a Mexican omlet- 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons onion — finely…
Mexican Lasagna
This crosses our 30 minute barrier, but its really good and everyone loves it.…
Mexican Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Kind of a Mexican take on cordon bleu… 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts —…
Pina al Horno Con Natillas (Baked Pineapple w/ Sauce)
1 pineapple 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons rum, or 1 teaspoon rum flavoring 1/4 cup…
Pollo Loco Marinade for Chicken
1 Lemon — juiced 1 Orange — juiced 2 tablespoons White vinegar 2 tablespoons Worchestershire…
Pollo Raphael
This is the Mexican version of Chicken with Zucchini and Tomatoes. 1 8 oz can…
Quick Fajita Marinade
½ cup Italian salad dressing ½ cup salsa 1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel 2…
Radish And Cilantro Relish
2 cups Radishes — Thinly Sliced 1/2 cup Onion; Chopped (red and green work…
Refried Beans
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup finely chopped red onion1 large garlic clove, chopped1 medium…
Salsa Cruda
4 medium tomatoes ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup finely chopped celery ¼ cup…
Sante fe Chicken Skillet
This is one of my newest creations and its now on our favorite go-to…
Sausage and Rice Taco Mix
When I was young, single and poor, a pot of this stuff would feed me…
Savory Fruity Salsa
1 pint strawberries, hulled and coarsely chopped 1 cup coarsely chopped avocado ½ cup coarsely…
South of the Border Stew
1/4 cup Butter 2 pounds Boneless round steak — cubed 5 Zucchini — sliced thin…
Southwestern Chicken Breasts
2/3 cup Vegetable oil 1/3 cup Limejuice 2 Tablespoons Green chilies — chopped 1…
Spicy Chicken Quesadillas
2 teaspoons Olive oil 2 Boneless chicken breasts — cut into strips 2 tablespoons…
Spicy Skillet Chicken
2 Tablespoons olive oil 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 medium onion, chopped 3…
Sweet Fruity Salsa
1 pint strawberries, hulled and coarsely chopped 1 cup coarsely chopped pineapple ½ cup…
Taco Sauce (involves canning)
This authentic recipe certainly breaks the 30 minute rule, but once you’ve made this…
Tex-Mex Chicken Stir Fry
1 tbs. Canola, coconut or olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced…
Tomato and Green Pepper Salsa
3 Medium Tomatoes – seeded and chopped (3 cups) 1/2 cup Green Onions w/tops…
Tomato Avocado Salsa
1 medium tomato, chopped 1 avocado, peeled and cubed ¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced…