It’s been a few days of constant rain and temperatures in the low 80’s. If you live in South Texas you know that means fall is around the
Chicken
Pastel Azteca
AKA Mexican Lasagna or Tortilla Casserole.No matter what you call it, this popular layered Mexican dish is as comforting and satisfying as a classic lasagna—maybe even better! It’s
Spatchcock Herb Chicken with Potatoes
Spatchcock Herb Chicken with Potatoes Is the best family friendly recipe you can find. It is simple and delicious. So easy on the kids but also beautiful and
Roasted Poblano soup with chicken
I love Poblano peppers so much I can’t help buying more than I need, then I end up with sad looking peppers at the end of the week.
Air Fryer Whole chicken/Rotisserie Style
There is no more store-bought rotisserie chicken at my house. Ever. My family has become addicted to this Air fryer chicken and with good reason. It is so
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
This recipe is perfect for those days when you don’t want to fire up the grill to cook a small batch of fajitas to feed your small family
Chicken Chimichangas
I rarely make fried food but when I do, I go all the way and these chimichangas are so worth the indulgence! Shredded chicken cooked in a rich
Homemade Corn Dogs
It is spring break! Time to eat all things fun and delicious like these homemade corndogs. They are fairly easy to make and pretty quick once you get
Chili Lime Chicken/Air Fryer
To be totally honest, I rarely cooked chicken breast. I could never make a juicy and perfectly cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, until…I made it in the air
Italian Wedding Soup
Winter keeps getting colder and colder here in Texas and that only means… more and more soups! I’ve been on an Italian soup kick lately and my family
Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings
Air fryer chicken are game changer and my family’s favorite way to make chicken wings. Not only cook in 25 minutes, which is half the time they take
Flautas de Pollo/Chicken Flautas
Disclaimer: This blog post contains #sponsored content Flautas de Pollo is one of my favorite dishes and it is also one full of nostalgia. Every time I make
Creamy Chipotle Chicken
Oh, this Chipotle sauce! Creamy, luscious, smoky, spicy… You would think by looking at it that it has a lot of cream or butter in it but no,
Rosemary Lemon Chicken with White Beans
I hope you are ready for the most beautiful and delicious roasted chicken. This is my “Rosemary Lemon Chicken with White Beans” Juicy, tender and cooked to perfection.
Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Tenders
“These chicken tenders are glorious! They might look simple but they are delicious” That’s my oldest daughter’s introduction to this recipe. She loves helping and she is 100%
Arroz con Pollo/Chicken and Rice
Don’t you just love a well rounded meal that can be done in one single skillet? I do! This “Arroz con Pollo” has all the component for a
Turkey and Cheese Taquitos
Fried taquito night is everyone’s favorite! What can be more delicious than a fried tortilla filled with meat and cheese, right? My kids are now old enough to
Green Chicken Enchiladas
Finally, my Green Chicken Enchilada recipe is here! Just like every respectable Mexican, I love enchiladas with a passion. There is nothing like good, authentic, all from scratch
Green Chicken Tamale Pie
This Green chicken Tamale Pie has all the flavor and comfort from Mexican Tamales but without all the work and hours of cooking time. This Texmex dish quickly
Southwest Egg Rolls with Avocado Ranch
This is a recipe you want to save! You are going to love my Southwest Egg Rolls with Avocado Ranch. I used left overs rotisserie chicken which made
Buffalo Chicken Flat Bread
Who doesn’t love a meal that not only can be put together in 15 minutes but it also tastes like you spend a lot of time cooking it?
Crispy Chicken Drumsticks/ Air Fryer
Any plans for Friday night? What about a juicy, crispy, delicious chicken that is done 30 minutes? This is my “Crispy chicken drumsticks” Dredged in a mix of
Sheet Pan Chicken Bites
It is a big accomplishment to make something my picky kids approve and authorize to include in our dinners rotation. I don’t believe in kids food and grown
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken
Here is a quick and tasty idea for your Friday night dinner, “Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken”. Chicken thighs that come out crispy, juicy and so flavorful! We
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
This is the fastest and easiest way to make Chicken Wings. That’s it. Bye. Just kidding! I am not kidding about how easy these are though. Seriously, if
Chicken Noodle Soup
What a better way to warm up body and soul that a big bowl of homemade “Chicken Noodle Soup”. There’s nothing a bowl of chicken soup can’t fix,
Chicken Tinga/ Tinga de Pollo
Tinga is a dish made with shredded chicken and lots of onions. The chicken is simmered in a rich tomato and chipotle sauce. It is great in tacos
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Oh, chicken pot pie! One of my favorite dishes to make on a chilli day. Unfortunately I am not very patient, and most of the time I don’t
Turkey Meatballs with Spicy Ketchup/ Air Fryer
These Turkey meatballs are so tasty! I love making them in the air fryer because they cook faster and I don’t have to deal with frying them in
Plantain Sopes/ Sopes de Platano Macho
Sopes is a Mexican dish made traditionally with corn masa. It is very similar to Gorditas or Arepas but instead of stuffing them, Sopes are topped with all
Air Fryer Ranch Chicken
“Ranch Chicken” is one of my oldest recipes. I came up with it one time that I was looking for a different way to season my chicken. I
BBQ Turkey Meatballs
Happy Thursday! another week flying by before our eyes. We’ve had some crazy, scary storms here in Texas but I don’t mind, I just love how cool the
Mantecadas de Nuez
Mantecada is a member of the Pan Dulce familia. It looks like a muffin but the texture is similar to a madeleine, so sweet and buttery. Mantecadas were
Green Chicken Empanadas
Another week and another chance to make the best out of our quarantine situation. Have you surprised yourself with the meals you’ve mead over the last week? who
Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Happy March! Let’s start this month on the right note with something delicious, flavorful and healthy, “Turkey Lettuce Wraps”. Turkey meat is like a white canvas, you can
Pozole Verde/ Green Pozole
I am so excited about this one you guys. I love, love pozole! Even when I grew up eating the red version of pozole, this “Pozole Verde” has
Flautas de Pollo/Chicken Flautas
Probably one of my all time favorite dishes. I have so many memories of my dad taking us to the Taqueria on Saturday night to get the most
Jalapeño popper Chicken Salad/Low Carb
One of my favorite appetizers is Jalapeño poppers. I love them so much, sometimes I just buy a big premade batch from HEB, pop them in the oven
Pollo Pipian (Chicken Pipian)
But, what is Pipian you ask? Pipian is a thick green sauce made out of roasted Pepitas, (hence the name) which are pumpkin seeds; tomatillos, and green chiles.
Grilled Chicken and Pork Carnitas Platter
Even when I don’t do it as much as I would like, I love entertaining. If you think that I start cooking a day in advance because I
Grilled Chicken Skewers and Cilantro rice.
This is Arroz al Cilantro (cilantro rice) my mom made this once when I was little. Only once. I still remember it. It was delicious. My mom is
Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings
There goes April! Last month just flew by. I was so busy enjoying my time with my mom I didn’t have much time to blog, which is funny
Chiles Rellenos
It’s been a minute since my last blog! I’ve so busy lately, I have been doing mostly quick recipes for Instagram (@marisolcooks) But spring will be here soon
Green Chicken Enchilada Bake
When I started blogging I had this idea in my head that It was going to be a blog all about cooking, that’s it. I wasn’t thinking about
Chicken Cacciatore
You know how it is around the Holidays. You’re super busy shopping, people come to town and then you go out of town, there’s a lot of cooking
Rosemary and garlic roasted butterflied chicken.
Here’s another super easy, sheet pan dinner. These meals are always a hit, they’re so easy to make, delicious and budget friendly. My favorite time to make these
Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
Oh, I love chicken wings! But not all chicken wings, I love buffalo chicken wings, that’s it. Every time I get chicken wings at a restaurant I think
Oven Roasted Lemon Thyme Chicken and Vegetables
Thanksgiving is just three days away, how did it happen so fast?! We spend Thanksgiving out of town with family, big family. We normally have around 35 people
Arroz de Coliflor con Pollo/ Cauliflower rice with chicken
Arroz con Pollo is one of those dishes I used to eat almost every weekend. My grandmother cooked many versions of it. Rice with chicken, rice with chicken
Milanesa de Pollo/Chicken Milanese
Does it happen to you that a smell can transport you to a different time and place? (not literately obvi) It happens to me a lot. Maybe because
Pollo asado/Grilled chicken
Grilling meat it’s a big part of my family and a huge tradition in my home town, Monterrey. There is not a Saturday without a busy grill and