Tex Mex recipes and ideas
My Favorite Ultimate Nachos
My Favorite Ultimate Nachos. Who doesn’t like a colorful, heaping plate of nachos? Tortilla chips are draped with chile con queso sauce, sprinkled with black […]
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Black Bean Brown Rice Burrito
Black Bean Brown Rice Burrito. As you are likely aware, I’m a huge fan of burritos, tacos, and enchiladas. My Black Bean Brown Rice Burrito […]
Fish Tacos
Fish Tacos. My succulent Fish Tacos are pretty versatile. Make them with a firm-fleshed fish such as salmon, tuna, halibut, cod, or haddock. Serve on […]
Baked Enchilada Stack
My Baked Enchilada Stack is based on a recipe that is originally from the 1970s era. It’s a wonderful “pie” of stacked tortillas filled in […]
Chipotle Cream Dressing
Chipotle Cream Dressing is a versatile topping for salads, sandwiches, and especially popular on Tex-Mex foods. This recipe was originally posted with my Cowboy Smokehouse […]
Shredded Buffalo Tacos
Savory Shredded Buffalo Tacos. Every now and then, my local Whole Foods Market carries a buffalo shoulder roast. On my latest shopping trip, I was […]
Pork Carnitas
Pork Carnitas. Mexican and Tex Mex foods have always been favorites with my family. Tacos made from crispy, tender pork filling in double soft corn […]
Roasted Corn Enchiladas
Enchiladas are a simple staple on my weeknight dinner list. Just grab a flour or corn tortilla, and wrap it around a wonderful filling, top […]
Marinated Skirt Steak Fajitas
Marinated Skirt Steak Fajitas. Cinco de Mayo is coming up soon on May 5th. Fajitas are one of my favorite Cinco de Mayo celebration dishes. […]
Red Enchilada Sauce
Red Enchilada Sauce. When I first started to cook a lot on my own, I was living by myself in Pittsburgh, PA. There were very […]
Smoked Pork Enchiladas
Smoked Pork Enchiladas. Enchiladas seem to pop up on my dinner menu often. I’ve been a fan of “Mexican” or “Tex Mex” foods ever since […]
Smoked Pork Tacos
Smoked Pork Tacos. Hard shell tacos or soft tacos? That’s the question. What do you prefer? I generally eat more hard shell tacos depending on […]
Smoked Pork Quesadilla with Green Chiles
Smoked Pork Quesadilla with Green Chiles. My husband likes to smoke meats outside in his smoker in the back yard. It’s an all day process […]
Tex Mex Buffet for a Crowd
A favorite party food theme at my house is the Tex Mex Buffet. It’s a pretty simple buffet depending on your selections. I like to […]
Hot and Spicy Black Bean Dip
Hot and Spicy Black Bean Dip. My first “real” entertaining event after my college years was a housewarming party at my new townhouse in the […]