I make these Easy Refried Beans probably 3-4 times per month. Everyone loves them, including me, and it’s become impossible to have a Mexican or Tex-Mex meal at my house without them incorporated in some way. I used to only make refried beans once in a blue moon. This was because sorting and soaking beans have never been my favorite…
I’ve been trying to make decent queso for nachos forever! I could never get it right. A few years ago I saw a clip from an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives when they visited La Colonial Tortilla Factory in Santa Fe, NM. La Colonial showed them how they make the Chile Queso for their famous tostadas. The batch of…
And we’re back with Cast-Iron Broccoli and Cheese, another broccoli and cheddar original! Y’all know it’s my favorite combination. If you haven’t tried them already, give my Cheesy Baked Chicken and Broccoli Rice and my Broccoli Chicken and Cheese Hand Pies a whirl. When I was working on this I was going for the nostalgic flavors and textures of the…
Chicken Tinga is one of those dishes that tastes as if it took hella work and time but is actually super simple and fast to throw together. Originating in Puebla, Mexico, Chicken Tinga is a dish made with shredded chicken in a sauce of tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and onions. Adjust the number of chipotles to make it spicier or milder,…
A couple of months ago I retweeted a photo of Philadelphia Oreo Cheesecake Cubes saying I had to have them! I figured out with a bit of research that they’re only available overseas, but that didn’t deter me. Into the kitchen, I went. Sidenote: I know I just posted my Fried Oreos recipe, but I don’t have any more Oreo…
Tuscan Kale Soup is a quick and comforting meal to get you through the colder months. And, it’s vegan! It’s always a huge success in my house when the omnivores in my home will eagerly eat a vegan meal and I’m happy to report that everyone lapped up this soup with gusto. Except for me, of course, with my picky…
