Category: Main Dish

Delicious primary dishes for everyday meals.

August 27, 2023

Charro Beans( Mexican Cowboy Beans )

Homemade pinto beans simmered with bacon, ham, jalapeños, onion, garlic, and tomato! Ladies and gentlemen, this post is all about Frijoles charros aka Charro beans. This recipe is simple, delicious, and totally customizable to your liking. In this blog post, I won’t get into the history of Charro beans, let’s...

Spaghetti quash with creamy Tuscan chicken

November 18, 2022

Main Dish

Spaghetti Squash With Creamy Tuscan Chicken

When it comes to any gourd, I can eat it plainly roasted, but dressing them up is just as amazing! The beauty of cooking with gourds is that they are so versatile and complement sweet and savory dishes alike. My Spaghetti squash with creamy Tuscan chicken recipe will have you...

September 8, 2021

Main Dish

Crispy Chicken Tinga Tacos

Traditionally, Tinga is served on a tostada. Although it is absolutely delicious that way, my children complain that the tostada is too crunchy. Needless to say, I ditched the tostada and put the chicken tinga in a masa tortilla. Baked it for a crispy texture that still has a crunch,...

July 3, 2021

Main Dish

Shrimp Fajitas

An easy and flavorful dinner in 30 minutes is always a win in my book! My shrimp fajitas are made with simple and fresh ingredients. There is no marinating involved…unless you want to. Ingredients How to Make Shrimp Fajitas Prep Peel and clean the shrimp. Pat dry with a paper...

March 25, 2021

Main Dish

Easy Baked Chicken Flautas

Flautas have always been a family favorite! I started baking them after my kids lost their baby teeth and complained they couldn’t eat them because they were too crunchy. These baked chicken flautas still have a slight crunch like the traditional fried version, but they are soft enough for little...

March 11, 2021

Main Dish

The Ultimate Baja-Style Fish Tacos

One bite of these crispy Baja-style fish tacos and you’ll be hooked! ( pun not intended )😅. I mean we’re talking beer battered fried fish, the best cabbage slaw, fresh pico de gallo, and of course a bomb cream sauce to go with it. These Baja fish tacos will whisk...