This soup has quickly become one of my favorite soups. Minestrone is not only extremely easy to make but it is also delicious, nutritious, comforting and great to
Main Dishes
Calabacita Stuffed Peppers
Calabacitas is a traditional Mexican dish that consist in sauteing onions, garlic, corn, tomatoes and of course, calabacitas. There are a couple of very popular dishes using this
Spicy Black Bean Soup
The temperatures dropped quite a bit over the weekend here in San Antonio, and when the weather is cool like this all I can think of is having
Cornbread Stuffing
As you might now, I was born and raised in the Northeast of Mexico. Thanksgiving isn’t a tradition where I come from but once I moved to Texas,
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
I love this version of Mac and Cheese. It is not only delicious and cheesy but it also feels so much lighter than a traditional mac and cheese
Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings
Air fryer chicken are game changer and my family’s favorite way to make chicken wings. Not only cook in 25 minutes, which is half the time they take
Flautas de Pollo/Chicken Flautas
Disclaimer: This blog post contains #sponsored content Flautas de Pollo is one of my favorite dishes and it is also one full of nostalgia. Every time I make
Creamy Chipotle Chicken
Oh, this Chipotle sauce! Creamy, luscious, smoky, spicy… You would think by looking at it that it has a lot of cream or butter in it but no,
Carne Guisada (Cortadillo de Res)
Oh, how I love this dish! It can’t be any easier and delicious. You just need a handful of ingredients and a heavy pot to make this super
Roasted Pepper and Tomato Soup
I love tomato soup, it is one of my favorite ways to eat tomatoes (considering I don’t like tomatoes very much) but I am very particular about the
Spicy Shrimp and Brown Rice Salad
Light, nutty, spicy and delicious. This is “Spicy Shrimp and Brown Rice Salad” The brow rice is mixed with a slaw made with cabbage, peppers, green onions and
Sweet Chili Salmon with easy Cucumber Salad
This is the first time I made salmon in the air fryer and I am never going back. The flavor and texture of the salmon is incredible! I
Rosemary Lemon Chicken with White Beans
I hope you are ready for the most beautiful and delicious roasted chicken. This is my “Rosemary Lemon Chicken with White Beans” Juicy, tender and cooked to perfection.
Tuna Stuffed Peppers with Escabeche
Escabeche is a cooking method that uses oil, vinegar and spices, it is very similar to pickling and very popular in Mexico. Escabeche is what makes this dish
Arroz con Pollo/Chicken and Rice
Don’t you just love a well rounded meal that can be done in one single skillet? I do! This “Arroz con Pollo” has all the component for a
Turkey and Cheese Taquitos
Fried taquito night is everyone’s favorite! What can be more delicious than a fried tortilla filled with meat and cheese, right? My kids are now old enough to
Green Chicken Enchiladas
Finally, my Green Chicken Enchilada recipe is here! Just like every respectable Mexican, I love enchiladas with a passion. There is nothing like good, authentic, all from scratch
Mushroom and Spinach Quesadillas
Here is the ultimate #meatlessmonday meal “Mushroom and Spinach Quesadillas” These quesadillas are gluten free, made with Orange Corn Flour and using a traditional tortilla recipe which makes
Green Chicken Tamale Pie
This Green chicken Tamale Pie has all the flavor and comfort from Mexican Tamales but without all the work and hours of cooking time. This Texmex dish quickly
Southwest Egg Rolls with Avocado Ranch
This is a recipe you want to save! You are going to love my Southwest Egg Rolls with Avocado Ranch. I used left overs rotisserie chicken which made
Vegetable Fritters With Yogurt Dip
You are going to love this Gluten Free version of “Vegetable Fritters” If you are growing a garden or just want to clean your produce basket, this recipe
Buffalo Chicken Flat Bread
Who doesn’t love a meal that not only can be put together in 15 minutes but it also tastes like you spend a lot of time cooking it?
Tomato Tart
Is anybody else getting into lighter and fresher foods? I love eating seasonal meals and this “Tomato Tart” did not disappoint! I found some beautiful hairloom tomatoes at
Picadillo con Papas/ Picadillo and Potatoes
We’ve been getting so much rain this past week in Texas that the weather has cooled down considerably. 66 degrees in Texas is fall weather, y’all. I can’t
Creamy Penne Pasta with Spinach
Who needs meat when you have a rich, creamy, cheesy pasta dish like this one. Today is #meatlessmonday done right with my “Creamy Penne with Spinach” served with
Crispy Chicken Drumsticks/ Air Fryer
Any plans for Friday night? What about a juicy, crispy, delicious chicken that is done 30 minutes? This is my “Crispy chicken drumsticks” Dredged in a mix of
Mushrooms Quesadillas
Here is a perfect plan for #meatlessmonday. Mushroom quesadillas are of my favorite vegetarian dishes. Not only because they are delicious but because they are so easy to
Green Pork Tacos/Salsa Verde Pork Tacos
Pork butt/shoulder is one of my favorite things to make, specially when I am trying to stock my freezer for easy warm up and go meals. That is
Red Beans and Rice
My husband had been requesting this meal for quite a long time and I finally decided to give it a try and make it from scratch. Even when
Sheet Pan Chicken Bites
It is a big accomplishment to make something my picky kids approve and authorize to include in our dinners rotation. I don’t believe in kids food and grown
Chili Lime Salmon Tacos
As I promised on my last post, here are my Salmon Tacos. I know it’s not taco Tuesday but any day is a good day to eat and
Chili Lime baked Salmon
I’d say baked salmon is one of my specialties. Is that bragging? Maybe, but If there’s one thing I know it’s always going to be delicious, flaky and
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken
Here is a quick and tasty idea for your Friday night dinner, “Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken”. Chicken thighs that come out crispy, juicy and so flavorful! We
Shrimp Fajita Skillet
One skillet and a handful of ingredients is all you need to make yourself an amazing low calorie dinner! I love serving this fajitas with a good dollop
Crab Stuffed Jalapeños
Crab Stuffed Jalapeños Do you have all your food lined up for Super Bowl weekend? Here is one more idea for you. Crab Stuffed Jalapeños. I went to
Air Fryer Cauliflower Gnocchi (Trader Joe’s)
Here’s a quick, delicious and healthy idea for #meatlessmonday. Air Fryer Cauliflower gnocchi. TJ’s cauliflower gnocchi has become a staple in my house, more now that I’ve finally
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
This is the fastest and easiest way to make Chicken Wings. That’s it. Bye. Just kidding! I am not kidding about how easy these are though. Seriously, if
Roasted Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce
Prepare yourselves for the most tender, juicy, delicious salmon ever! I’ve had heard about @auntienonos seasoning for quite sometimes but never had the chance the try them until
Chicken Noodle Soup
What a better way to warm up body and soul that a big bowl of homemade “Chicken Noodle Soup”. There’s nothing a bowl of chicken soup can’t fix,
Chicken Tinga/ Tinga de Pollo
Tinga is a dish made with shredded chicken and lots of onions. The chicken is simmered in a rich tomato and chipotle sauce. It is great in tacos
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Oh, chicken pot pie! One of my favorite dishes to make on a chilli day. Unfortunately I am not very patient, and most of the time I don’t
Air Fryer Meatballs
You are going to love these delicious “Air Fryer Meatballs”. They are easy (like everything I like to make), cook in 10 minutes and, they are gluten free!
Pork Chili
Chili season is finally here! It actually feels a little like fall here in Texas. Anything below 80 degrees feels like fall, period. I didn’t have the pleasure
Creamy Cauliflower Gnocchi/Paleo, Whole30, Keto
I finally did it. I tried the famous Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi. I don’t know why it took me such a long time to try it but I
Dutch Oven Barbacoa
I love this recipe for barbacoa. It is so easy to make, it always comes out delicious and it freezes very well. This is how we like our
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Isn’t this Acorn Squash the prettiest thing ever? It was my very first time making or eating Acorn Squash and I am totally hooked. It is small and
Turkey Meatballs with Spicy Ketchup/ Air Fryer
These Turkey meatballs are so tasty! I love making them in the air fryer because they cook faster and I don’t have to deal with frying them in
Easy Charro Beans
This is my favorite way to make quick and easy “Charro Beans” without compromising flavor. This recipe has been approve by my friends are family members over the
5 Ingredient Potato and Tuna Cake
Did you grow up eating Tuna Cakes? Did you like them? I did and I didn’t. There are so many foods that I disliked growing up and now
Picadillo Chiles Rellenos/ Paleo & Whole30
I love finding ways to make healthier versions of classic dishes. This is Chille Relleno’s turn. I still remember my mom and my aunts in the kitchen whipping
Panzanella with Gluten Free Bread
Panzanella is an Italian Salad made with bread, tomatoes, onions and garden vegetables such as cucumbers and bell peppers. It is the dream summer salad. I was very
Plantain Sopes/ Sopes de Platano Macho
Sopes is a Mexican dish made traditionally with corn masa. It is very similar to Gorditas or Arepas but instead of stuffing them, Sopes are topped with all
Air Fryer Ranch Chicken
“Ranch Chicken” is one of my oldest recipes. I came up with it one time that I was looking for a different way to season my chicken. I
Mushroom Picadillo Tostadas/Vegan Picadillo/Tostadas
Creating recipes if probably my favorite part about food blogging. I love making classic dishes with unexpected ingredients and when the result is exactly what I was going
Dutch Oven Pot Roast
Is anybody else making Pot Roast in the middle of the summer? Raise your hand. I’ve been struggling so much with my herb garden lately I keep moving
Rice and Ribs/ Arroz con Costillas. Left Over Make Over
Oh, I just love taking left overs and make a completely different meal with them. This recipe is inspired by one of my favorite childhood meals “Arroz con
BBQ Turkey Meatballs
Happy Thursday! another week flying by before our eyes. We’ve had some crazy, scary storms here in Texas but I don’t mind, I just love how cool the
Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant
I love making stuffed eggplant. They are absolutely delicious and fairly easy to prepare! Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant is definitely one of my favorite versions. This meal is packed
Ceviche the Pescado/ Fish Ceviche
Ceviche, percet summer dish. This dish is so fresh and bright, I can’t get enough! I love making it for company and serve it as an appetizer, or
Chilaquiles Rojos
This is one of Mexico’s favorite breakfast, “Chilaquiles”. Crispy corn tortilla smothered in a delicious red salsa made with tomatoes and Guajillo pepper. Even when they always look