chili powder

white rice topped with sweet potato black bean burrito ingredients, avocados, cilantro and limes

Skillet Sweet Potato Black Bean Burrito Bowls
September 28, 2020
scoop taken out of 7-layer dip in white casserole dish

The Best 7-Layer Dip {New and Improved}
June 22, 2020
taco made from instant pot bbq pork taco meat and pickled onions and drizzled with bbq sauce

Instant Pot BBQ Pork Tacos {Slow Cooker Variation Included}
March 11, 2020
veggie turkey taco lettuce wraps on white tray

Veggie Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
February 3, 2020
Scooping out spoonful of skillet chicken fajita pasta.

Skillet Chicken Fajita Pasta
November 6, 2019
Two of the best red sauce chicken enchiladas on white plate.

The Best Red Sauce Chicken Enchiladas
October 28, 2019
Three easy sheet pan chicken fajitas on white board topped with sour cream and guacamole.

Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
September 4, 2019
White bowl filled with Mexican street corn salad, topped with cilantro and lime.

Mexican Street Corn Salad
June 12, 2019
Four triangles of quesadillas stacked with cilantro on top.

Tuna Quesadilla Melts {20-Minute Meal}
May 21, 2019
Close up view of bite taken out of one honey lime chicken enchilada on white and blue plate.

Honey Lime Chicken or Pork Enchiladas
April 15, 2019

Creamy Black Bean Taco Soup
February 18, 2019
Instant pot Mexican pork on white tray with rice and beans and sour cream, salsa, and fresh limes.

Instant Pot Mexican Pork {Slow Cooker Directions Included}
July 18, 2018
Hearty Lentil Soup with Lemon {Instant Pot or Stovetop}

Thick and Creamy Lentil Soup with Lemon {Instant Pot or Stovetop}
February 19, 2018
Delicious Instant Pot Lentil Chili {Stovetop and Slow Cooker Instructions Included!}

Instant Pot Lentil Chili {Stovetop and Slow Cooker Variations Too!}
October 26, 2017
Mexican Haystacks: a smorgasbord of delicious taco flavors simmered together in a tasty sauce served over rice or quinoa. Easy, fast, yummy!

Mexican Haystacks {Easy 30-Minute or Less Meal}
July 24, 2017
These crispy southwest chicken wraps are delicious, easy to make (talk about a weeknight dinner saver!) and so versatile!

Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps
July 19, 2017
The Best Ground Beef Tacos From-Scratch

The Best Ground Beef or Turkey Tacos {20-Minute Meal}
April 26, 2017

Rock Salt Roast BBQ Honey Chicken
January 16, 2017
Southwestern Barley Chicken Chili

Southwestern Chicken Barley Chili
January 11, 2017
The Best Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup {Instant Pot, Stovetop, Slow Cooker}
January 2, 2017
Baked Jalapeño Poppers

Perfect Jalapeño Poppers {Gluten-Free}
October 20, 2016
Roasted Garlic White Bean Chili

Roasted Garlic and White Bean Chili
September 14, 2016
The Best Barbecue Sauce

The Best Homemade Barbecue Sauce {BBQ Sauce}
July 22, 2016
Chicken Taco Salad

Chicken Taco Salad {InstantPot, Slow Cooker, or Stovetop}
June 1, 2016

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I'm Mel! I live in Idaho with my husband, 5 kids, and selection of weird farm animals. Mostly, I love dark chocolate and joggers (not jogging).

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