Don’t let the word ‘skinny’ turn you off. This ground turkey Skinny Taco Salad with Avocado Dressing is delicious, healthy, and filling. With only 300-calories per serving, the amount of flavor this taco salad recipe has is amazing! This taco filling has a mildly spicy Southwestern flavor. Made with ground turkey, black beans, corn, and…
Meyer Lemon Whiskey Sour
The Meyer lemon whiskey sour has both an orange and lemon flavor with a slightly sweet, slightly sour taste. Meyer lemons pair wonderfully with every whiskey (or whisky) I’ve tried it with, Bourbon, rye, Irish, Japanese and Scotch whiskies. The Meyer lemon whiskey sour is similar in spirit to a cocktail named the ‘Ward 8’….
Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe (Easy Mexican Dinner)
Shrimp Quesadillas If you’re looking for a fun and easy Mexican recipe, these shrimp quesadillas are a must-try! They’re loaded with sautéed shrimp, baby spinach, onions, garlic, and plenty of melted cheese — all tucked inside a golden, crispy flour tortilla. Served with homemade guacamole, salsa, and tortilla chips, this recipe makes the perfect weeknight…
The Paloma Cocktail
One of my favorite Tequila drinks, cool, refreshing, and a little bitter. I make the Paloma cocktail with fresh grapefruit and lime juice, Tequila, and a splash of club soda. Served in a highball glass with the rim salted or not. This Tequila cocktail is perfect for a hot Texas or Mexican summer. And with…
Apple and Brussels Sprouts Slaw
Crisp and crunchy, this delicious and healthy Apple and Brussels Sprouts Slaw recipe is tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette and is loaded with flavor. The sweet and spicy combination of diced apples, carrots, celery, onions, and radishes complement the Brussels sprouts. This Brussels Sprouts Cole Slaw recipe is the perfect side to any BBQ….
Homemade Queso Fresco
Homemade Queso Fresco is one of the simplest recipes I can think of and tastes about a million times better than store-bought queso fresco. It is a soft Mexican fresh cheese with only 3-ingredients and takes less than 20-minutes to cook and has a rich, creamy flavor. Many kinds of cheese are best eaten the…
Mexican Street Corn Dip
I love elote, Mexican street corn! Corn on the cob grilled over an open flame, then slathered in a cream sauce, sprinkled with cheese, splashed with hot sauce, and sprinkled with herbs. What’s not to love? But it’s mid-winter and there is a big football game tomorrow and I have a craving, unfortunately, there is…
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup is an elegant yet simple soup recipe with a clear broth, meatballs, pasta, and veggies. The combination is the perfect marriage of flavors, thus the name. The English name ‘Italian Wedding Soup’ is from the Italian translation of minestra maritata, or married soup. I bake the meatballs for the wedding soup. It’s…