chili powder

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
Chili Lime Tacos with Mango Salsa

Chili Lime Tacos with Mango Salsa {Grill or Instant Pot}

May 4, 2016
Turkey and Brown Rice Taco Burritos

Turkey and Brown Rice Taco Burritos

April 6, 2016
Pressure Cooker Chicken and Black Bean Chili

Chicken and Black Bean Chili {Pressure Cooker}

February 11, 2016
Cheesy Black Bean Lasagna

Cheesy Black Bean Lasagna

January 11, 2016

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