chili powder

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
Best Classic Chili

My Mom’s Classic Chili {Stovetop or Slow Cooker}
December 28, 2015
30-Minute Quinoa Enchilada Skillet Meal

Quick and Easy Quinoa Enchilada Skillet Meal
October 9, 2015
Grilled Chili Lime Chicken with Strawberry Avocado Salsa

Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken with Strawberry Avocado Salsa
August 17, 2015
Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs with Root Beer BBQ Sauce
June 10, 2015

Foil Packet Sweet Potato Tacos
May 11, 2015
Sweet and Spicy Pork and Pineapple Tacos

Sweet and Spicy Pork and Pineapple Tacos
May 4, 2015
Skillet Taco Pasta Shells

Skillet Taco Pasta Shells {30-Minute Meal}
April 8, 2015
Creamy Black Bean Taco Soup

Creamy Black Bean Taco Soup
March 18, 2015

Shrimp and Mango Lettuce Wraps {20-Minute Meal}
February 16, 2015
Slow Cooker Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Beef and Sweet Potato Stew with Corn and Green Chiles {Slow Cooker}
February 11, 2015

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