Cooking dry beans used to be a laborious project, but with this Instant Pot black beans recipe you can have them done so quickly! And no simmering pots to watch on the stove! If you’re looking for a Mexican inspired black beans recipe, you MUST try this one. It’s richly flavored with chipotles, oranges, and …
Tex-Mex & Latin
Why you will love this Cilantro Lime Rice Instant Pot recipe Bland, unflavorful rice is such a bummer. Thankfully I fine-tuned this Cilantro Rice recipe for maximum flavor output. (Scroll down to see my secrets for making this rice extra flavorful! Hint: there’s butter involved.) Plus, making it an Instant Pot saves you from having …
Homemade chicken breakfast sausage?? Yes! It’s as easy as making taco meat! Also perfect for meal prep — cook it loose or in patties for meals during the week. If you have mental images of meat grinders and sausage stuffing machines, please send those away. Sausage is simply ground up meat mixed with seasonings, and …
This grilled caesar salad recipe is another recreation of something I ate at a restaurant and furiously jotted down notes as I picked my plate apart and tasted everything individually. Meanwhile Steve looks at me with an eyebrow cocked. JK. He’s used to it. And he gets excited because he thinks recreating restaurant recipes is …
You will love Shrimp Ceviche with Mango! You’ll love Shrimp Ceviche with Mango for its delicious blend of tropical flavors. The tangy ceviche pairs perfectly with the sweet mango, creating a refreshing dish. It’s a light and flavorful option, ideal for a refreshing appetizer or snack on any occasion. What is Shrimp Ceviche? Shrimp ceviche …
If you make anything I post this summer — it has to be this grilled chicken recipe. Actually…. I’ve got another recipe in the pipeline I could say the same thing about. But first, make this. This chipotle-lime marinade is SO SO AMAZING. It goes perfectly with the fruity salsa on top! Yeah, you could …
I realize that it’s late May and soup probably isn’t on your mind.
As much as I love throwing a burger on the grill with some wild toppings, I sure don’t have a lot of burger recipes on my site! Note to self: create more burger recipes.
This Green Chile Chicken & Spaghetti Squash bake is PERFECT for meal preppers or those who like to prep components of a meal ahead of time. I love the addition of green salsa and a splash of paleo ranch to give it some creaminess. Avocados on top are a must.
Hey, it’s been a while, hasn’t it? Between moving out of state, the holidays, and setting up Steve’s new chiro office (We’re still not done yet. Ugh.) I’m just about burned to the ground. I’ve been in a weird place lately — a little restless, somewhat in a SAD funk (Boise, why are your skies …
This is one of those recipes where I’m like, “NAT. WHY DID THIS TAKE YOU SO LONG?!” Vegan queso or cashew “cheeze” sauce has been floating around the Internet for a few years, but I was always doubtful that it would be worth making. Or that it would taste good. You’ll love this Cashew Nacho …
My husband ate a few spoonfuls of this Keto Roasted Tomato Jalapeno Cheddar Soup and declared that it tasted like queso. I completely agree. It comes together so quickly and easily — perfect for a weeknight.
I’ve had a chicken fajita soup like this on the brain ever since I posted The Best Chicken Fajitas. I thought if I took the flavors in that recipes and simply made a soup out of it, I’d end up with what I had envisioned. Nope. I ended up with a so-so soup. That soup …
Hello, friends! I took a little time off to recover from Christmas, and we made a last-minute trip to Utah to attend a funeral. Needless to say, I’m really happy that school resumed this week and we’re back into our regular routine. AND I’ve got some new I’ll be sharing shortly. Let’s talk about this …
Looking for a delicious, fool-proof chicken soup with Southwest-inspired flavors? I’ve created nearly 100 soup recipes for my website and my two cookbooks and I. Know. Soup. My Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup recipe is what you need. It’s easily made in the Instant Pot (or not!) and seasoned perfectly!
No, really. These are the best chicken fajitas — citrusy with a hint of heat and they make the BEST leftovers! (Leftover fajita hash is pretty amazing.)
Fish taco bowls are one of our favorite summer meals to make on a busy weeknight! Quick cooking fish pairs with an easy cabbage salad and a creamy citrus dressing to give you all the great flavors of fish tacos without the tortillas.
This paleo vegetarian recipe for chili is a hearty, meatless meal that pleases everyone! The unique blend of spices pulls out the flavors from the sweet potato and squash so beautifully!
This simple slaw is such a versatile staple in my recipe collection! It’s a snap to whip together. It’s not mayo-based, so it lasts a long time, and it makes your tacos and taco salads even more amazing!
Here’s a super easy homemade version of Chipotle’s newest pork-chicken chorizo! Make a big batch of this seasoned meat at the beginning of the week and use it in scrambles, hashes, salads, and wraps all week long
I’m crazy about this cozy, tex-mex squash soup! The bits of chorizo give it some heartiness and is perfect for a chilly fall evening.