Category Archives: Mexican

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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Chicken Enchiladas

Posted on October 17, 2017 by ben

Date: October 17th, 2017 Sauce Recipe: https://cookieandkate.com/2016/enchilada-sauce-recipe/ Enchilada Recipe: Cook and shred 1 lb of chicken breasts/thighs. I did breasts in the InstantPot with 2 cups of broth and some seasonings. Saute an onion and several cloves of garlic in butter … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted on January 9, 2017 by ben

Date: January 2nd, 2017 Recipe: http://flavorrd.com/2014/03/chicken-tortilla-soup/ Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: This will feed our family of 5 for 2 dinners Modifications: Didn’t make the fried tortilla strips and just used tortilla chips instead because we have kids. I also made some white rice … 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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Mexican Layer Casserole

Posted on March 2, 2016 by ben

Date: February 28th Recipe: http://elefantitasalegres.blogspot.com/2016/02/mexican-layer-casserole.html Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: Dinners and a several lunches Modifications: Didn’t use the frozen vegetables and used carrots, onion, garlic, and corn instead. We mixed the black beans in with the rice too. Next time I would mix … 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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Shrimp Enchiladas with Roasted Poblano Sauce

Posted on January 1, 2013 by erin

Date: December 28th, 2012 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/12/05/shrimp-enchiladas-with-roasted-poblano-sauce/ Tortillas: http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/11/01/diy-flour-tortillas/ Modifications: I only used one adobo pepper in the sauce because I didn’t want it as spicy for the toddlers. Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: 7 adults Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Like … Continue reading →

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Sweet potato and black bean enchiladas

Posted on October 21, 2012 by ben

Date: October 16, 2012 Recipe: http://www.acouplecooks.com/2012/10/sweet-potato-and-black-bean-green-enchiladas/ Modifications: None, actually. Well, we forgot the cilantro I guess. Time to table: 60 minutes Servings: 9 good sized enchiladas Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Like Notes: These were excellent! They didn’t have any sauce … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tamale Pie

Posted on October 11, 2012 by erin

My mom was over, and she is not a cilantro fan 🙂 Date: October 8, 2012 Recipe: http://pinchofyum.com/chicken-tamale-pie Modifications:  Used regular milk, an egg (not egg substitute) and a can of regular (not creamed) corn. May have used slightly more than … Continue reading →

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Grilled Corn Salad

Posted on August 16, 2012 by erin

Date: August 11, 2012 Recipe: Ingredients: 9 ears of corn 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained 2 red peppers, chopped 1 orange pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped Some chopped cilantro (Served on the side due to both … Continue reading →

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