Category Archives: jalapeno

Lentil Taco Soup

Posted on January 26, 2020 by erin

Date: January 26, 2020 Recipe: https://peasandcrayons.com/2017/02/vegetarian-lentil-tortilla-soup.html Modifications: There were no lentils at the store, so I used the brown lentils I had on hand. I looked in the comments, and the recipe writer suggested adding 1.5 cups more water and only … Continue reading →

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Tortilla Soup

Posted on March 26, 2019 by erin

Date: March 25th, 2019 Recipe: https://pinchofyum.com/instant-pot-sweet-potato-tortilla-soup Modifications: The first time I made this, I added a pack of chicken thighs and then shredded at the end. The second time I added a can of drained and rinsed black beans. I preferred … Continue reading →

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Fish tacos with mango salsa and avocado cream

Posted on June 19, 2016 by erin

Date: June 4th and June 17th Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2015/04/24/fish-tacos-with-mango-salsa-and-avocado-cream-sauce/ Time to table: Tough to say, because we were making a lot of other stuff at the same time – I’d say probably 30 minutes for just this part of it. Servings: 4 … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Ranchero Chicken

Posted on February 14, 2015 by ben

Date: February 9th, 2015 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2014/12/08/crock-pot-ranchero-chicken/ Time to table: 45 minutes for the sauce, prepared one day earlier. 30 minutes prep time after the chicken cooked in the crock pot all day. Servings: About two dinners worth Modifications: Used chicken thighs instead … Continue reading →

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Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Casserole

Posted on December 2, 2014 by ben

Date: November 17th, 2014 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2014/11/03/salsa-verde-chicken-and-rice-casserole/ Time to table: 1 hour Servings: Dinner + lunch leftovers Modifications: I used two cups of dry rice, the recipe didn’t specify if you should start with two cups, or end up with two cups, but I had way … Continue reading →

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jalapeño cheddar chicken burgers with guacamole

Posted on August 9, 2014 by ben

Date: August 5th, 2014 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/07/10/jalapeno-cheddar-chicken-burgers-with-guacamole/ Time to table: 60 minutes Servings: Four burgers Modifications: Nothing, actually, I followed the recipe rather closely for once. Ben: Like Erin: Like Annie: Like, eventually Luke: Dislike Notes: Once Annie actually tried these, she liked them, but both kids were … Continue reading →

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Key West Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice

Posted on June 2, 2014 by ben

Date: May 27th, 2014 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2012/06/25/key-west-grilled-chicken-with-cilantro-lime-cauliflower-rice/ Time to table: 60 minutes Servings: two adults, two toddlers Modifications: None, actually Ben: Love Erin: Like Annie: Like Luke: Like Notes: A little time consuming for a weeknight meal, but I made the mango salsa a little earlier, … Continue reading →

Posted in cauliflower, chicken, cilantro, garlic, green onions, jalapeno, lime, lowcarb, mango, onion | 2 Comments

Shrimp Tostadas

Posted on July 18, 2013 by erin

Date: July 11, 2013 Recipe: http://www.dinneralovestory.com/tag/quick-shrimp-tostadas/ Modifications:  None, but we did fry the corn tortillas for the tostadas. Time to table: Most prep was the night before, maybe 15 minutes that day. Servings: 4 adults Erin: Dislike Ben: Dislike Notes: This … Continue reading →

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Coconut Shrimp Cakes with Mango Pineapple Salsa

Posted on June 12, 2013 by erin

Date: June 12, 2013 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/05/30/coconut-shrimp-cakes-with-mango-pineapple-salsa/ Modifications:  Forgot to get a red onion, so just put in more red pepper (not the same, I know, but whatever). I didn’t put sriracha in the cakes, and I forgot cilantro in the cakes. … Continue reading →

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White Bean Chicken Chili

Posted on February 21, 2013 by ben

Date: February 13rd, 2013 Recipe: http://www.erinsfoodfiles.com/2012/11/slow-cooker-white-bean-chicken-chili.html Edited January 2019 to add the real recipe we use: 4 cans white beans 1 lb (approx) of chicken (we usually use thighs) 32oz jar of salsa verde (This greatly impacts the flavor of the … Continue reading →

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