Calabacitas are a Mexican dish that combines zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, corn, and tomatoes. If you want to learn how easy it is to make this healthy and flavorful side dish, keep reading! Calabacitas make a colorful, vibrant side dish to almost any Mexican dish. Last weekend, I met my in-laws at Sadies for dinner….
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
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When I first started cooking, enchiladas were one of my favorite go-to recipes in my limited recipe box. They’re fairly quick to put together, and they have a lot of wow factor for a new cook. There are also tons of different ways to make enchiladas! My favorite enchiladas are made with ground beef, corn…
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Bites
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Celebrating Cinco De Mayo As a New Mexican native, I have been celebrating Cinco de Mayo for as long as I can remember. My favorite part about hosting a Cinco de Mayo get together at my house, is it gives me an excuse to make delicious Mexican recipes, paired with refreshing beers, to celebrate the…
What to Pack for Balloon Fiesta
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Want to know what to pack for Balloon Fiesta? Here is a comprehensive list of everything you should need to enjoy this magical event! No matter how many times I see it, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is absolutely magical. When I first moved to Albuquerque, I finally understood why it was such a big…
Easy Breakfast Tacos
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Tacos aren’t just for breakfast anymore! These easy breakfast tacos are loaded with bacon, eggs, and cheese. I am sort of on a taco binge. Maybe it’s because I am trying to be more frugal, and eat cheaper meals (my grocery bill is a bit ridiculous lately). Maybe it’s because I love corn tortillas, ooooh…
Stuffed Tortilla Cups with Potatoes and Bacon
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These stuffed tortilla cups are unique and tasty, filled with a blend of potatoes, bacon, and chipotle peppers. A few weeks ago, we got together with friends to watch the Super Bowl. I know it sounds strange, but my favorite part of getting together to watch football has always been creating fun foods to share….
Blue Corn Pancakes
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A New Mexican recipe for classic blue corn pancakes. They’re the perfect balance of savory and sweet. If you visit enough restaurants in New Mexico, you’ll find Blue Corn Pancakes are frequently an item on the breakfast or brunch menu. They’re especially prominent in Santa Fe. What are Blue Corn Pancakes Blue corn pancakes are…
The Best Carne Asada Marinade
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This is the best carne asada marinade and it’s super easy to put together! Get the recipe below or watch the video for a step-by-step guide. The key to the best carne asada is creating the perfect marinade. You use this marinade on a skirt or flank steak and let it marinate for at least…
Masa Harina Tapas
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Masa harina tapas are a play on bruschetta, but New Mexican style. Instead of bread, this recipe uses masa harina as the base, with various spicy toppings. Masa Harina Tapas Idea Several years ago while I was visiting my mom, we had the idea to make a New Mexican-style bruschetta, but instead of using bread,…
5-Minute Fried Tortilla Strips (two ways)
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Fried tortilla strips are literally the easiest appetizer or snack to make for home or a potluck. I’m sharing two simple recipes – one for sweet tortilla strips and one for spicy tortilla strips. The first time I tried tortilla strips was about 10 years ago. A co-worker of mine had made them to bring…