Tag: Mexican

Lazy Enchiladas

Lazy Enchiladas

Oh, Enchiladas, you are my favorite Mexican food, why do you have to be so difficult to make? I think in my quest for the best authentic enchiladas I got lost somewhere. I usually prefer beef enchiladas, but I also used to love the banquet 

Taco Seasoning Mix

Taco Seasoning Mix

Let’s make Tacos! Don’t forget the taco seasoning… You can have it American-style, or Tex-Mex, or authentic. Today, we’re doing the American style version. You could make a large batch and keep it in your cupboard, using 2 Tbsp to season your ground beef with 

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

Like many “Mexi-American” dishes, the Fajita is actually Tex-Mex, not Mexican. The dish was based on a certain cut of beef, but we find chicken fajitas easier to make (as much as I hate handling raw chicken). It allows us to get a good break 

Pico De Gallo (Fresh Tomato Salsa)

Pico De Gallo (Fresh Tomato Salsa)

I love tomatoes. I love fresh tomato salsa. I love tomato sandwiches. My mother hates tomatoes. Isn’t that weird? So, if she never really ate them, how did I fall in love with this plump, juicy fruit? We didn’t have a garden, but when I 

Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme

Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme

Here is one of my husband’s favorite lunch recipes – the Crunchwrap Supreme can easily fit into a sandwich container to be reheated at work. And somehow, everything you make at home tastes so much better than the fast food equivalent. Food prep tip: To 

Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat Recipe)

Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat Recipe)

Another victim of the Covid-19 pandemic, Taco Bell retired the Mexican Pizza last Halloween. Over the course of its 32 years, it once had not only black olives and sour cream, but green onions, too! Taco Bell’s Mexi-American food used to taste good. You didn’t 

Taco Bell Enchirito

Taco Bell Enchirito

Everybody has a recipe item that they absolutely love that has been discontinued by one brand or another. This lovely enchilada-burrito (Enchirito) from Taco Bell has been retired at least twice. First, in the 70’s (the one with the black olive slices on top) and 

Mexican Red Rice

Mexican Red Rice

This recipe for Mexican red rice is simply divine, absolutely authentic and delicious. Even better, it’s quick and easy to make! It’s customary to add a few vegetables and serve it before the main meal. You can serve it with sliced hard-boiled egg and salsa