First of all, queso is lyfe #wordsofwisdom. While that pretty much sums up just about everything for me, I can blab about queso probably forever… And ever. So of course when the sous chef and I order Mexican food, I naturally order an inappropriate amount of queso, and you know, my side order is basically the entree…
adobo sauce
Southwest Spatchcock Chicken with a Chipotle-Lime Crema
My friends, this is the stuff that dreams are made of. The smokiness of the chicken, the crispiness of the skin…. and yes, you know exactly where I’m going with this: the sauce. It is 100% acceptable [read: expected] that you use an inappropriate amount of sauce with this chicken. Because the sauce is just…
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Tostadas
FRAAANDDSSS… I have the best news ever to share with you. And I think you might love me for it. I think I love myself for it? I know, this display of humility is startling. But trust me, if there’s anything that calls for love, it’s undoubtedly this barbacoa beef, and that goes without question….
Smoky Chicken Enchilada Soup
I love everything about Mexican food, period. Tacos, burritos, ceviche, taquitos, fajitas, every kind of salsa under the sun, and enchiladas are no exception. You name it, I’ll eat it. But what’s equally as delicious as enchiladas, and just a teensy weensy bit healthier? This smoky chicken enchilada soup. Because, well, it’s low-carb, and pretty…
Smoky Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado
Good news, my friends. This recipe is totally doable for your 2017 New Year’s resolutions… to eat everything delicious under the sun – that’s your resolution, right? See, we’re best friends already, ’cause that’s mine, too, and we’re off to a pretty good start. But, if you’re totally into nonsensical resolutions to eat like, healthy…
Spicy Black Bean Soup with Avocado & Sour Cream
The sous chef and I are going to Mexico in February, so channeling my inner excitement to eat Mexican food and drink wine [Corona’s] on the beach for days, I thought I’d whip up a batch of spicy black bean soup. Okay, okay, in the back of my mind was I thinking Ohmygosh Mexico is only…