Slow Cooker Shredded Barbacoa Beef Two Ways…..

August 11, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Happy Tuesday!! I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend. It was a great weekend here in Texas with the exciting return of the English Premier League. Needless to say I started my Saturday morning off early at 6:45 am to watch Manchester United against the Spurs. Then I got busy pruning back some shrubs and my Knock-Out […]

Jalapeño Garlic Baked Mexican Street Corn

July 31, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Mexican Street Corn : Grilled corn on the cob that is seasoned with chili spices, lime juice, slathered in a creamy sauce (Mexican Crema, Sour Cream or Mayo), rolled in crumbled queso fresco and sprinkled with cilantro. I Love, Love, LOVE, Mexican Street Corn and without doubt it’s one of the BEST foods of summer. But […]

Crispy Baked Chicken Flautas & “All Purpose” Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Filling

July 28, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Are you looking for something simple, easy and Mexican for dinner? This recipe for my “All Purpose” Crockpot Chicken Enchilada filling has to be one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever posted. It is perfect for those on the go families who need something that doesn’t require much attention, and can cook low and slow all […]

Guacamole for Two, Mini Tortilla Shell Bowls, and Mexi-Dips and Chips…

July 7, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

I’ve been out of Texas and away from Mexican food for a week now and I’m craving chips and dip like you would’t believe. Especially Guacamole. I could eat my own weight in guacamole and chips right now….. Salty, crunchy, tortilla chips. Oh and some Queso would be good too… Mmmm throw in some refried […]

Mini Chicken Fajita Tarts

June 24, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Sometimes the most wonderful things happen from leftovers…. As I mentioned in the post Whipped Ricotta and Roasted Tomato Tart I recently purchased a mini tart kit at Williams and Sonoma. Lately it’s become one of the most used pans in my kitchen and I’ve been cranking out little mini pies several times a week. […]

Chicken Fajitas On a Stick…..

June 23, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

Being from Texas you know how much I love my Mexican food. Honestly I have a hard time going more than a week without it whether it’s “True” Mexican food, Tex-Mex food, or even Baja “California Style” Mexican food…. I’m not picky I love it all. But of all the different types of Mexican foods […]

My Blood Type Is Queso….

May 5, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Happy Cinco De Mayo! After a fun week in “Going Hawaiian Style” I’m glad to be back to Texas and just in time for one of my favorite days of the year. Across Texas today fajitas are being grilled, tacos are consumed by the dozens, margaritas are being shaken, and tortilla chips are being crunched. […]

Two Classic American Casseroles Transformed Into One……

February 10, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Growing up my two favorite dishes were my Mom’s Chicken & Rice Casserole and King Ranch Chicken Enchiladas. Both of these dishes are fairly simple to assemble using ingredients most everyone keeps on hand. Although I will admit to making these dishes slightly more complicated over the past year by making my own Cream of […]

The Liebster Award

December 1, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

I’m so excited and honored to have been nominated for the Liebster Award, by Fourth Generation Farmgirl. I started this blog back in April after being encouraged by a good friend. Over the last few months I have learned many things about myself and I have been inspired by so many of you. Thank you […]

The Dallas Cowboys and Tailgating with Pork Stuffed Peppers and Tamales

September 13, 2014.Reading time 7 minutes.

Last Sunday we kicked-off the Football Season at Cowboy’s Stadium with a BANG!!! The BANG being my head hitting my hands when Tony Romo threw his first interception 3 minutes into the first quarter. The game was all down hill from there and my head still hurts…. Despite what everyone has said about the Cowboys […]