Pork Tenderloin Tacos with Tangy Slaw

I had a pork tenderloin to use up so I decided to make tacos. I found a recipe on the Food Network for a tangy slaw that looked good so I adapted it a bit and used it as a taco topper. The pork turned out tender, flavorful, and juicy and the slaw was tangy and crisp. The tacos were a big hit with my family and were gobbled up in no time. This was a fun variation of tacos and it went well with my

Southwestern Chicken, Bean, and Sharp Cheddar Quesadilla AND Giveaway Winner

I decided to combine the last little bit of stuffing I made for the Southwestern Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with some refried beans, extra sharp cheddar, and corn tortillas together for a tasty quesadilla. The combination of chicken, corn, cilantro, tomatoes, spinach, green onions, spices, corn tortillas, sharp cheddar, and beans was fantastic - I loved the flavors and textures of this

Southwestern Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

I saw this recipe on Mommi Cooks and it looked so delicious I made it the next night for dinner. I loved the combination of flavors and textures in this dish, especially the sweet corn, spicy poblano pepper, and moist chicken. It was fairly simple to make and tasted really wonderful. My husband and I both loved this dish and I will definitely be making it again and again.Southwestern Stuffed

Green Chile and Pepper Jack Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

One of my husband's favorite meals is my Green Chile Chicken so I had him in mind when I created this recipe. I stuffed some pepper jack cheese into some whole green chiles then stuffed it into a chicken breast. I seasoned it simply with sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, and garlic powder. The chicken turned out tender and juicy and the stuffing had a fantastic spicy flavor. My husband and I

Shredded Beef Soft Tacos

I have to say, I think I have finally perfected my shredded beef. This batch turned out so good that I could have eaten the beef straight from my Dutch oven. It was tender, juicy, and so full of flavor. These soft tacos were so amazing that we ate them two days in a row for dinner - we all LOVED them. If you like shredded beef, I highly recommend you try this recipe (that means you Dawn).Shredded

Carne Asada Sandwich

This sandwich was SO TASTY!!! I love carne asada tacos and we eat them often but I wanted to try making my carne asada tacos into a sandwich. I used all the same components but instead of corn tortillas I used ciabatta rolls. The flank steak was so delicious and tender, the onion and cilantro relish had a tangy lime flavor, the avocado slices were nice and creamy, the roasted salsa had just the

Spinach, Mushroom, and Poblano Enchiladas in a Tomatillo Sauce

I recently had mushroom and spinach enchiladas at Chevy's that I really loved and I couldn't wait to recreate at home. I had fun making this recipe and really, really enjoyed these enchiladas. My green sauce turned out tangy and flavorful and the mushroom and spinach filling was hearty and delicious. I really loved the combination of flavors and textures in this dish. My kids didn't like the

Creamy Chicken Baked Flautas

I have seen a few different creamy chicken flautas on the web lately and they inspired me to try my own version. I wanted to keep it flavorful while keeping it slightly healthy. They turned out really delicious! I loved that these flautas used up the extra Southwestern Roasted Chicken and cream cheese I had in the refrigerator. They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside and they

Cilantro and Lime Sour Cream

This dip is quick and simple to make and it brightens up the flavors in most Mexican dishes. I love this sour cream on tacos, tostadas, tamales, and enchiladas. It also makes a fantastic dip for taquitos, flautas, and chips.Cilantro and Lime Sour Cream:Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net1/2 cup sour cream1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped1 tbsp sweet yellow onion, diced finelyJuice from

Southwestern Sloppy Joes with Avocado Slices

I had a craving for Sloppy Joes and Mexican food so I decided to combine the two and make Southwestern Sloppy Joes. I found a Cuisine at Home recipe that I adapted to suit my families tastes and utilizing the ingredients I had on hand. These Sloppy Joes were super quick and easy to make, they made the house smell terrific, and they tasted fantastic. I thought the sliced avocado added on top made

Shredded Beef Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce

I loved the homemade Enchilada sauce so much and I was excited to make another batch. I had a chuck roast in the freezer I needed to use up so I decided to make shredded beef enchiladas. I tried something new this time and made the enchilada sauce first then cooked the beef in the sauce so the sauce would flavor the beef and the beef would flavor the sauce. I can't tell you how delicious both the

Shredded Pork and Caramelized Onion Tostada

I had leftover shredded pork from the enchiladas that I couldn't wait to use again. Did I happen to mention on the last post that this was the BEST shredded pork I have ever made? It was so tender, juicy, and flavorful - I couldn't get enough. Anyway, I decided to make a tostada for lunch using the shredded pork and caramelized onions. I loved the tender pork with the sweetened onions and crisp

Shredded Pork and Monterey Jack Cheese Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce

I picked up a pork shoulder at the grocery store recently and decided to make a big batch of shredded pork. I simply seasoned it with sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, and coriander. I seared the meat on medium high heat then cooked it low and slow in the oven with some chicken broth, chopped garlic, chopped cilantro, and chopped Anaheim pepper for 6 hours,

Red Enchilada Sauce

I found this Bobby Flay recipe in the October 2010 Food Network Magazine. I've never been a fan of canned enchilada sauce so I was excited to give this recipe a try. I adapted the recipe a bit by using less oil, less chili powder, adding coriander, and using less honey. It was thick and so flavorful! My daughter thought it was "okay" but the rest of us thought it was FANTASTIC. It was so simple

Pork Tenderloin, Caramelized Onion, and Monterey Jack Baked Flautas

I had a pork tenderloin in the refrigerator and I was craving Mexican food so I decided to make pork flautas with caramelized onions, and Monterey Jack cheese. The pork was so tender, juicy and flavorful and tasted fantastic with the sweet caramelized onion, creamy cheese, and crispy flour shell. These flautas were a huge hit with my entire family, especially my daughter who kept telling me how

Charred Vegetable Salsa

This is one of the Mary Sue Milliken recipes my kids made at the Kids' (good-for-you) Cooking Academy that we all really loved. Charring the vegetables gives the salsa a deep rich flavor and the tomatillos give it a nice tang. Sue's recipe calls for 3 Roma tomatoes but I used what I had on hand and it turned out great. It's super simple to make and tastes so much better than store bought

Shredded Beef and Avocado Tostada

The shredded beef from the Beef and Sweet Potato Baked Taquitos was so delicious that I couldn't wait to eat the leftovers. I made these tasty tostadas for lunch and they simple, healthy, and tasted fantastic. I loved the tender beef with the crisp corn tortilla and the creamy refried beans topped with tasty lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, green onions, and cotija cheese. It was a light yet filling

Shredded Beef and Sweet Potato Baked Taquitos

We were heading to a friends house to celebrate his birthday. His wife wanted me to bring Taquitos to pair with the Tortilla Soup she was making. I decided to make the taquitos using ingredients and flavors from one of the birthday boy's favorite dishes I made for him last spring, my Shredded Beef and Sweet Potato Stuffed Chiles. The beef turned out AMAZING - it was so tender, juicy, and

Baked Chicken and Sharp Cheddar Taquitos

We had friends come over for dinner and I wanted to make something quick and simple. I grabbed a rotisserie chicken from the store and chopped up all the meat with some cilantro, bell pepper, poblano pepper, onion, lime, and seasonings then added it to some corn tortillas along with some sharp cheddar cheese; I rolled them up and baked them. They turned out delicious and crispy without all the

Southwestern Casserole

I saw this Cooking Light recipe on Myrecipes and decided to make it for dinner. I adapted it a bit by adding more spices, more green chiles, cilantro, and avocado. This recipe was simple to make with very little clean up. It was delicious, hearty, and filling without all the guilt - I love that. If I wasn't cooking for my kids, I would add some jalapeño to the meat mixture for a bit of a kick.