Southwestern Chicken Soup has been a longtime favorite of mine. It’s so simple to make and full of all the fantastic Mexican/Southwestern flavors I love. I first posted this recipe on the blog way back in December 2013. I had just moved to NYC at the time, staying in a temporary furnished apartment with VERY…
Southwestern Inspired Grilled Romaine Salad
Grilled lettuce… have you tried it yet? If not, now’s the time to fire up the grill and make this Southwestern Inspired Grilled Romaine Salad. You’ll love the smokey, grilled flavor this salad has to offer. First time I tried grilling romaine lettuce I was worried it would burn up or wilt! While it does…
Roasted Potato Salad
This Roasted Potato Salad is simple, tasty and you can pretty much add whatever you have hanging out in your kitchen and pantry! Today’s version is full of my favorite Southwestern flavors… chipotle, lime, cilantro, black beans and corn! And, if you like…try cooking the veggies on the grill while you still can! Yes, I know I…
Southwestern Breakfast Stack
Hash browns, bacon, egg, green chili, cheese and guacamole…this Southwestern Breakfast Stack has it all! I’m not a huge breakfast eater. I’m more of a brunch kind of gal. When I do make a “big” breakfast it usually includes bacon and eggs! Crispy hash browns on the plate? Even better! I thought this Southwestern Breakfast…
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans Corn and Peaches
Here’s a Southwestern inspired Quinoa Salad with Black Beans Corn and Peaches dressed with one of my favorites – a Chipotle Honey Lime Vinaigrette. It’s a delicious vegetarian dish with just the right amount of smokey, spicy heat and fresh, sweet peaches to cool it all down. After making this salad, photographing it and eating it,…
Mexican Spaghetti Bake
Oh pasta and cheese, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… Baked in a casserole dish like this Mexican Spaghetti Bake is sure to please! Don’t you just love it when you can throw together a yummy casserole with pantry staples? It’s such a great way to use up items that may…
Baja Breakfast Rice
Hummm…what to do with leftover rice? That was my dilema. It was breakfast time, we were hungry. What my husband and I were really craving was a breakfast burrito from Roberto’s out in San Diego! Unfortunately, we live in Washington, DC at the moment so no Roberto’s for us this morning. Instead, I came up…
