Happy Monday! It’s 10:00 in the morning, I’m running on nothing but a cup of coffee and staring at this picture is literally making my stomach growl. I can’t even begin to describe in words the deliciousness that’s before you. Can you see the beauty of the perfectly grilled steak up above? Slightly pink in […]
I grew up in Tucson Arizona where you can find amazing, authentic Mexican food better than almost anywhere in the country. Now I live in the Portland Oregon area where I weep daily in my search for anything that comes close to home. Ok, I don’t really weep but I sure do miss real Mexican […]
There once was a gorgeous red head named Sally. She is not only gorgeous but wonderful as well. And she likes my blog. This gorgeous red head passed along this recipe called Cowboy Salsa. I took it to a girl gathering and it was devoured promptly. It’s fabulous even though my picture is not…. 1 […]
It’s 51 degrees right now….dark and rainy. It’s also May 25th!! Portland is evidently late getting the memo that winter is over and we’re two months into Spring. This would be the perfect way to warm up. It’s incredibly simple to make and delicious. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 […]
In honor of Cinco De Mayo…. A really good Rachael Ray recipe! Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey or ground sirloin 1 zucchini 2 carrots, peeled 1 onion, peeled 3 cloves garlic, peeled 3 tablespoons chili powder, 3 palm fulls 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2/3 palm full 1 tablespoon coriander, […]
I just returned from an awesome weekend at the Oregon Coast. We stayed in a beautiful house, ate a ridiculous amount of amazing food and had a relaxing time. All girls, no husbands or kids…. FUN!! I signed up for dinner on Saturday night and chose to do Mexican… my ultimate fav! One of my […]
* 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat – cubed * 1/8 cup red wine vinegar * 1/2 lime, juiced * 1 teaspoon white sugar * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper * 2 green onions, chopped * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 teaspoon dried oregano * 10 (6 inch) […]
A close second to my favorite enchiladas. A green sauce alternative. 3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (I either poach them or cook them on the Foreman grill) 8 oz (1 brick) cream cheese, softened 1/2 medium onion, diced and sauteed 2 cans diced green chiles, drained 1 large can green enchilada sauce, divided (use […]
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil * 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half * 2 tablespoons minced green onion * 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper * 1/3 cup frozen corn kernels * 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained * 2 tablespoons frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained * 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers * […]
Our favorite enchiladas! 12 Corn tortillas Oil for frying 1 14oz can red Enchilada sauce 2 Chicken Breasts, cooked and shredded 4 oz cream cheese 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 c sour cream 1/4 c chopped green onions 1/2 t cumin salt and pepper Combine cream cheese, sour […]
