Tag Archives: Mexican

Mexican Style Beef and Bean Soup

Posted on October 31, 2018 by HelenFern

It’s slow cooker season! I cleaned out the freezer and pantry and put together this amazingly good soup! Just dump in the ingredients and go. Some light prep when you get home and it’s dinner!

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National Taco Day

Posted on October 4, 2018 by HelenFern

It’s National taco day! And who doesn’t love a good taco? There are so many different variations and inspirations. Today is the day to celebrate that hand held wonder! Tacos are so popular in the US that we ate more … Continue reading →

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Fried Jalapeño

Posted on September 13, 2018 by HelenFern

My sister and I stopped at a new Mexican restaurant a few weeks ago. We weren’t super hungry so we just ordered sides. One of the items was fried jalapeño. I’m thinking decadent breaded and deep fried. But that’s not … Continue reading →

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Carne Asada – Marinated and Grilled Beef

Posted on May 16, 2018 by HelenFern

Grilled beef Mexican style. I love Mexican food. Carne Asada is a simple, flavor grilled beef that is perfect as the main course or in tacos or burritos. It’s so easy to make and so easy to eat!

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Cinco de Mayo Ideas

Posted on April 25, 2018 by HelenFern

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner – and it’s on a Saturday! I don’t know about you, but we’re going to be doing some partying on the deck Mexican style! Many people think Cinco de Mayo is Mexican … Continue reading →

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It’s National Nachos Day!

Posted on November 6, 2017 by HelenFern

Where did nachos come from?  Are they all American or Mexican?  Well, the story goes that, in the small town of Piedras Negras, Mexico in 1943, a group of wives of the US soldiers stationed just over the border in … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy Vegan Bean Burrito

Posted on July 14, 2017 by HelenFern

This post has been contributed –  All opinions are mine alone  I like to go vegan from time to time, but there are some pretty tasty foods you miss out on when you go vegan. Thankfully, there are more and … Continue reading →

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Baja Fish Tacos – Close to Authentic

Posted on April 3, 2017 by HelenFern

Nothing is as good as an authentic Baja Fish Taco! When I lived in Southern California, my family and I spent a lot of time in Baja.  We loved to go south of Ensenada to La Bufadora (the blow hole). … Continue reading →

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Taco Tuesday Link up #11

Posted on March 28, 2017 by HelenFern

It’s Taco Tuesday! We need you to share your taco (or burrito or nacho) inspired recipes!  What would you cook on Taco Tuesday?  Join the linky and share your ideas! This will be the last weekly party.  Starting in April, … Continue reading →

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Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas

Posted on March 20, 2017 by HelenFern

I’m trying to eat healthier – and I’m trying to add more leafy greens to my diet.  So I came up with this recipe – and it’s easy.  You can cook up the chicken and spinach ahead of time and … Continue reading →

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