Category Archives: salsa

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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Mexican Lasagna

Posted on January 21, 2019 by erin

Date: January 21, 2019 Recipe: Marginally based on this recipe, but here’s what I did: Ingredients: 3 cups prepared rice (I used basmati) 2 bell peppers, chopped 1-2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed … Continue reading →

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Turkey Cranchiladas

Posted on December 3, 2014 by ben

Date: December 1st, 2014 Recipe: http://www.pink-parsley.com/2010/11/turkey-cranchiladas.html Time to table: 1 hour Servings: 9 enchiladas. Dinner and several lunches Modifications: Skipped the hot sauce, because kids. Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Like Luke: Like Notes: We were both shocked that the kids ate these as they are … 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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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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Burrito Bowls

Posted on September 7, 2012 by erin

Date: August 25th, 2012 Recipe: Chipotle cilantro lime rice: (I got the recipe from a website, but I cannot remember where, apologies) Long grain brown rice, cooked according to directions When the rice is done, add 1 T of butter, … Continue reading →

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Mexican Stuffed Shells

Posted on May 17, 2012 by erin

Date: 5/10/2012 Recipe: http://www.thewaytohisheartblog.com/mexican-stuffed-shells/ Modifications: I used ground turkey,and this taco seasoning recipe. Time to table: 45 minutes prep, plus 45 minutes of baking time Servings: 4 adults Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Like – it was a bit “picy” for her … Continue reading →

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Cornmeal Chive Waffles with salsa and fried eggs

Posted on March 26, 2012 by erin

Date: 3/25/2012 Recipe: I followed the waffle recipe from here: http://www.eating-for-england.com/savoury-cheddar-chive-waffles/ and got the meal idea from here: http://annies-eats.com/2012/02/29/cornmeal-chive-waffles-with-salsa-and-eggs/ Modifications: No modifications – I went with Eating for England’s waffle recipe because it included cheese, and why wouldn’t I want that?! I forgot … Continue reading →

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Chicken chili verde

Posted on February 22, 2012 by ben

Date: 2/6/2012 Recipe: http://weelicious.com/2011/10/04/crock-pot-chicken-chili-verde/ Modifications: We basically turned this into a chili and didn’t serve it over rice. We added chopped spinach and white beans at the end. For the chicken we used a 1.6 lb package of boneless, skinless thighs. … Continue reading →

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Mexican lasagna

Posted on September 28, 2011 by ben

Date: 9/14/2011 Recipe: http://weelicious.com/2011/05/02/mexican-lasagna/ Time to table: 75 minutes Servings: 2 adult dinners, 2 adult lunches, 1 toddler Ben: Like Erin: Like Annie: Like Notes: This ended up being a very chicken heavy dish. If we make it again I would … Continue reading →

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