Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos recipe is guaranteed to be family approved, and is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. They're freezer friendly and vegetarian, with seasoned refried beans and fresh shredded cheese layered inside a tortilla and cooked until crispy. My kids love these burritos, and so does my husband. This is one of those easy dinner ideas that is great for a weeknight when I can use pantry ingredients to throw together something quick and easy that everyone loves. Quick View the Recipe
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Smothered Ranch Chicken Burritos
These amazing Smothered Ranch Chicken Burritos are baked until crisp and then smothered in a creamy homemade ranch sauce. I'm a sauce girl. Sauces for dipping, sauces for garnishing, and sauces for smoooothering. Everything is better with a sauce! Like pizza with fry sauce and biscuits with sausage gravy. Or, ice cream with caramel sauce and hot fudge. If I'm going to eat a burrito, I prefer it smothered in a delicious sauce. This is evidenced by my many other smothered burritos, like View the Recipe
Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos
These Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos are AMAZING, and super easy to prepare. They're baked until crispy and smothered in the best, homemade green chile sauce. I'm kind of a snob when it comes to Mexican food made from home. I usually make my own sauces (like this easy red enchilada sauce), use fresh salsas, and fresh tortillas. Using fresh, quality ingredients really makes all the difference! Some of my favorite Mexican food recipes include: Authentic Mexican Rice Cheese View the Recipe
Smothered Sweet Pork Burritos
Smothered Sweet pork burritos consist of slow cooked pork in a tortilla with cilantro-lime rice, black beans and cheese, smothered in green enchilada sauce. I love my slow cooker as much as anyone but I seem to go through "phases" of it. I will totally forget I own one for months at a time. Then on a particularly busy day I will remember a great, easy slow-cooker meal to make for dinner--I'll make, we'll love it, and I'll kick myself wondering why I don't use my slow cooker more often! It View the Recipe
Horchata
The easiest, creamy and slightly sweet homemade Authentic Mexican Horchata. This post includes step-by-step recipe instructions and pictures for how to make homemade horchata. While living in Mexico for a period of time (and with the help of some locals), I perfected several authentic Mexican recipes including Authentic Mexican Rice and Tres Leches Cake. Horchata It's almost Cinco de Mayo guys! A good excuse to throw a party with your friends and make some awesome homemade Mexican View the Recipe
Easy Curtido Recipe (Salvadoran)
Curtido is a Salvadoran cabbage slaw or relish made with finely shredded cabbage, red onion, carrot, oregano, and vinegar. This is a must-try, authentic Salvadorian recipe. In Central America, curtido is often served with pupusas (corn cakes) and salsa roja. You could also serve curtido with cheese enchiladas, fish tacos, tamales, or any other food you might serve with coleslaw! Curtido Are you familiar with sauerkraut (a German staple) or kimchi (a Korean topping made with fermented View the Recipe
Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches
Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches made with baked eggs and topped with cheese, sausage, bacon, or ham on an English muffin. These make ahead sandwiches are easy and delicious. Making meals ahead of time is one of the bests gifts you can give yourself. You will thank yourself each time you reheat one of these Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches. Check out my other Freezer Friendly Recipes like these Swedish Meatballs and Homemade Crepes! Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches These make ahead Freezer View the Recipe
Enchilada Sauce
All you need is a few simple pantry ingredients to make this easy homemade Enchilada Sauce! This recipe is healthier than what you would buy at the store, and much lower in sodium. Mexican food is my jam! Ever since our short time living in Mexico, my husband and I regularly make homemade Mexican food. Some of our favorites include Smothered Chicken Burritos, Authentic Mexican Rice, and Tres Leches Cake. Enchilada Sauce Before living in Mexico I would always buy canned enchilada sauce View the Recipe
The Best 30-Minute Meals
A round-up of fast dinner ideas that are all 30-Minute Meals. This list of easy dinner ideas includes healthy, chicken, ground beef, low carb, kid dinners, and more. 30-Minute Meals Nothing beats dinner that you can throw together in just thirty minutes! This time of year can be incredibly busy and most people would do anything for a little extra time in the day. Thankfully, I have compiled some of my favorite 30 minute meals to take the pressure off preparing a fancy dinner! These fast View the Recipe
Baked Ziti
My family LOVES this easy and delicious Baked Ziti recipe, and I love that it's made all in just one pan! It's as fast and delicious as comfort food gets and ready in less than 30 minutes! Baked Ziti If you haven't noticed by now, I'm a huge fan of quick and easy homemade dinners. A lot of people associate homemade or "from scratch" cooking as being time consuming or too much work, but that's an attitude I want to squash with my blog. I make easy homemade dinners for my family almost every View the Recipe
25+ Leftover Turkey Recipes
I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving! Leftovers from the Thanksgiving feast could be my favorite part. We usually enjoy leftover pie for days, I love leftover turkey because you can use it to make so many more meals throughout the week. From sandwiches, soups, and pastas, to hashes and pies--the options are endless! View the Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos recipe makes delicious chicken that can be used in tacos, burritos, tostadas, enchiladas, and more. I've also included instructions for making these chicken tacos in the instant pot. This is a healthy and easy recipe that is perfect for busy families who love their crockpot or instant pot. I wouldn't dare to dream of a world without slow cookers. I love mine so much! It just makes life easier ya know? Prep dinner in the morning and it's ready when you need it. View the Recipe
Chicken Chimichangas
My family absolutely loves this easy Chicken Chimichangas recipe! A large flour tortilla filled with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, salsa and spices, rolled up like a burrito and then pan fried or baked. Served topped with sour cream, guacamole and salsa, this Mexican inspired recipe is delicious! View the Recipe
Week 40 Meal Plan and Printable Shopping List
Week 40 meal plan and printable shopping list with easy and family friendly dinners so that you always have an answer for that nagging question, "What's for dinner?!" The hardest part meal planning is finding the ideas, and creating a shopping list, so I’ve done that for you! Click the link below to print out your shopping list, and you’re ready to go! **NOTE: You’ll notice the shopping list includes categories like “pantry staples”, and “spices”. Hopefully those are items you already View the Recipe
Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta
My family loves this easy Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta dish made with penne noodles, chicken and asparagus tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce. When people find out about my blog, they often always, "do you cook every night?!" My answer is "yes", but I like to keep things simple too! Tacos, spaghetti, and tomato basil mozzarella toasts are dinner rotation regulars. Most nights I choose from one of my favorite 30-minute meals. I'm a believer that cooking for your family at home can View the Recipe
Healthy Dinner Ideas
45+ Healthy Dinner Ideas made from scratch including healthy dinner for kids, for weight loss, and affordable recipes for your budget. Feeding your family healthy dinner is so important. Generally chicken and seafood are healthier meat choices or choose vegetarian recipes (especially those with lots of vegetables) to pack in the nutrients. Healthy Dinner Ideas I love the start of a New Year. I especially love the chance to reset my priorities and make resolutions for a better View the Recipe
Week 32 Meal Plan and Printable Shopping List
A 5-day meal plan with easy and family friendly dinners as well as a free printable shopping list so that you always have an answer for that nagging question, "What's for dinner?!" The hardest part meal planning is finding the ideas, and creating a shopping list, so I’ve done that for you! Click the link below to print out your shopping list, and you’re ready to go! **NOTE: You’ll notice the shopping list includes categories like “pantry staples”, and “spices”. Hopefully those are items View the Recipe
Quick and Easy Instant Pot Recipes
Quick and easy Instant Pot Recipes that the whole family will love! I recently purchased my first Instant Pot and I am completely in love! It can cook dishes that typically take 6 hours in only 30 minutes! I honestly had to try it for myself to believe it. It makes perfect brown rice, hard boiled eggs, rice, meat cooked from frozen, and so much more. This is one band-wagon you really should join! Below I have compiled 20+ quick and easy Instant Pot recipes that you've got to View the Recipe
Authentic Mexican Rice
The BEST, truly authentic Mexican rice is an easy recipe to make for a crowd and it's a necessary side dish for all of your favorite Mexican recipes. Mexican rice During college my husband and I spent a semester in Puebla, Mexico for an Internship. We taught workshops to locals in the area that were interested in starting a small business. I have the best memories of our time there. It was during our second year of marriage, we had no kids, and we spent every single day in Mexico View the Recipe
Cinco De Mayo Recipe Round-up!
This Cinco de Mayo Recipe Round-up includes several authentic Mexican recipes that are perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo party! In preparation for Cinco de Mayo I've rounded up a few of my favorite Mexican recipes! I LIVE for good Mexican food. There's almost nothing tastier! Some of you may remember that I spent a few months living in Puebla, Mexico and was lucky enough to learn a few classic recipes from a chef there. I'm so happy I get to share them with you guys! Recipes below View the Recipe
Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos
Shredded chicken, cheese, and a creamy salsa blend melt together inside a crispy toasted tortilla. Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos is an easy meal you can make in less than 30-minutes! So, some of you may remember that I'm a total COSTCO addict. I love pretty much everything in that store, and it's my go-to place for tons of items. And they give out tons of samples. Enough said. I never, ever leave the store without a rotisserie chicken. They are so delicious and fresh. Plus they are View the Recipe
