Mexican

Homemade Corn Tortillas without Masa Harina (Gluten-free)

Is there anything better than fresh, warm, corn tortillas wrapped around some meat and veg? That’s heaven on earth for me and the hubby. You can probably tell from the many taco, tamale, and enchilada recipes on this site that we’re obsessed with Mexican food. And I’m talking about …

Gluten Free, Mexican, Side Dishes, Tortillas

Skip the Fast Food for these Better than Taco Bell Tacos

TACOS! Whether you’ve been following me through my food blog or my business, you KNOW by now, how much I LOVE tacos. Yes, I talk about tacos in my business. While evenly tied as my favorite with pizza, tacos are a huge part of my …

30-Minute or Less Recipes, Appetizers and Snacks, Beef, Budget Meals, Main Dish, Mexican

Corn, Pepper and Zucchini Quesadillas with Swiss Cheese (Vegetarian)

Originally published August 2021, updated April 2026. I’ll be completely honest… I didn’t think this recipe was going to work. The inspiration came from a food photo I stumbled across on Foodgawker years ago. It mentioned Swiss cheese in a zucchini quesadilla and my immediate …

30-Minute or Less Recipes, Appetizers and Snacks, Budget Meals, Cheese, Main Dish, Mexican, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Chicken Tinga Tacos – Delicious Memories from Childhood

Eating chicken tinga tacos or Tinga da Pollo always brings back delicious memories of childhood. From the time I was about 10 years old, a large Mexican family helped on the produce farm. Everyone, including my family, called the group’s matriarch, Mama (I never knew …

Chicken, Main Dish, Mexican, Slow Cooking

Veggie Enchiladas with Goat Cheese

Veggie Enchiladas! YUM! Enchiladas are one of my favorite meals! And one that I haven’t made in quite a while. But just the other day, I was scrolling through Foodgawker, admiring all the pretty dishes. The Bojon Gourmet’s scrumptious looking Kale and Cauliflower Enchiladas with …

Casseroles, Cheese, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Mexican, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Camarones a la Mexicana (Spicy Mexican Shrimp)

Shrimp is the hubby’s absolute favorite food. He could eat them by the bucket full if I put them in front of him. No shame, no apology, just pure joy. And since he’s the official taste-tester for everything on this blog. This Camarones a la …

30-Minute or Less Recipes, Appetizers and Snacks, Grilling, High Protein, Mexican, Seafood

SSC’s 13-Day Holiday Challenge, Day 4: Tacos and Tortillas

It’s time for tacos and tortillas! I’m so excited because I LOVE tacos. And getting a gift bag of ingredients for making homemade tacos and tortillas is so exciting. And really, who doesn’t love tacos? Tips for Putting Today the Taco and Tortilla Mix Day …

Breads, Diary Free, Gluten Free, Mexican, Seasonings & Made Ahead Mixes, Vegan

Turkey and Lentil Tacos with Apple Fennel Slaw and Honey Chipotle Aioli

TACOS are absolutely one of my favorite foods. And these Turkey and Lentil Tacos with Apple Fennel Slaw and a Honey Chipotle Aioli are the BOMB. Fall flavors wrapped with a corn tortilla? Yes, PLEASE. If you even remotely hang around me when I’m cooking, …

Appetizers and Snacks, Beans, Condiments, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Mexican, Turkey, Vegetables

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