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
Main Dishes
Picadillo con Verdura (Picadillo with veggies)
This is a little twist on the traditional picadillo con papas. It has the same homemade “salsa de tomate” base but instead of just potatoes, this picadillo is
Salpicón de Res (Shredded beef salad)
Salpicon de Res is a very popular dish in Mexico and some parts of Central America. It is a salad made with cooked shredded beef, veggies like lettuce,
Bistec con Papas (Steak and Potato stew)
Bistec con papas is one of the dishes I go to when I need comfort. When I moved to Texas and went back home to visit, I would
Carne Deshebrada
This is the recipe you need to have when you have no idea what to cook and this is why; It is easy to make, delicious, affordable, and
Pork Green Chili
This blog post contains #sponsored content. Fall is finally here! It may still be hot in Texas, but that’s not going to stop me from making my family
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri Sauce
Another hot day, another opportunity to fire up the grill. I prepared these fabulous Open Prairie®Natural* Pork Tenderloins with Chimichurri sauce. I made a quick marinade with a
Slow Cooker Pork Loin
#sponsored content I have a busy day today, but I still want to feed my family a great dinner. Slow cooker dinner it is! I prepared this beautiful
St. Louis Style Ribs
#sponsored My family is really getting spoiled this summer with all the wonderful options Open Prairie® Natural* Meats has to offer. Today we made the St. Louis Style
Grilled Pork Tomahawks
#sponsored content Summer is here, the kids are home, and we are firing up the grill for a special dinner. We are grilling OpenPrairie® Natural* Tomahawk pork chops.
Pork Chop Sheet Pan Dinner
#sponsored content If you are looking for an easy family meal recipe, this one is for you. Not only is it easy to make but it is also
Pastel Azteca
AKA Mexican lasagna or tortilla casserole. No matter how you want to call it, this popular layering Mexican dish is as comforting and delicious as a good lasagna.
Asado de Puerco
This is to me, one of the most representative dishes of the North of Mexico. “Asado de Puerco” also known as Asado de boda, Mancha manteles, Chile colorado,
Champitacos/Steak and Mushroom tacos
#sponsored One of the things I love doing when I go back home to Monterrey is getting tacos. There’s this little restaurant in downtown Monterrey that makes the
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
Steak Diane
This blogpost contains #sponsored content Do you have a special occasion coming up? Look no further than my Steak Diane recipe. The high quality of the @openprairienatural guarantees
Tacos de Migas/Migas Tacos
If migas are good, “Tacos de Migas” are extra good! This is my all-time favorite breakfast; I would also eat it for lunch and dinner if I could.
Steak Salad with Sacha Inchi Dressing
#sponsored content I’ve created this recipe in partnership with @openprairienatural meats and @brassrootsfood to bring you a steak salad that will help you have a mindful eating experience.
Chicken Chipotle Nachos
#sponsored post Nachos are the perfect party appetizer. They are easy to make, fast and always turn out delicious. They are guarantee of success. These are not your
Potato Tacos with homemade Salsa Roja
These potato tacos are truly a gem! Making them couldn’t be easier. They are absolutely delicious, too! The potatoes are cooked in a rich tomato and guajillo sauce,
Albondigas con Fideo (Meatball and Fideo soup)
One of the most nostalgic, and close to my heart dishes is Sopa de Albondigas. My grandmother used to make the best Albondigas ever! Unfortunately, this is not
Grilled Ribeye with Herb Butter and Potatoes
#sponsored content For Family Meals Month, I am treating my family with a Steak and Potato dinner tonight. It is important to me to feed my family beautiful
Alambres (Beef Skewers Mexican Style)
#Sponsored content I love to tackle the grill and show my family how we do things in Mexico. These Alambres are very popular in the North of Mexico,
Molletes
Mollete is a toasted open face sandwich (bolillo) topped with refried beans and melty cheese and served with pico de gallo or salsa. It is so popular in
Egg Roll in a Bowl
To say that I am obsessed with egg rolls is an understatement. So much that I would drive the distance for a good egg roll. So much that
Southwest Stuffed Peppers
Growing up in Mexico I had no idea what Southwest flavors were but once I moved to Texas and had my first taste I was hooked. I love
BBQ Pork Ribs (Crock Pot)
#paidpartnership Making BBQ Ribs at home has never been easier! Thanks to my trusty crock pot and the great quality of @openprairienatural, these ribs were a hit at
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
Carne Asada Tacos/Sirloin Steak Tacos
#sponsored content A Carne Asada Tacos dinner is coming your way, thanks to these @openprairienatural Top Sirloin Steaks. The high quality of these meats makes these tacos super
The best Pulled Pork
This pulled pork is one of my most popular recipes between my family and friends. It is my go-to meal when I have company because I can make
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
Easy Ham and Bean Soup
Easy, fast and delicious. This is a short cut to the classic Ham and Bean soup that only takes 30 minutes to make. Using left over ham, canned
Easy Chopped Salad
This salad is one of my favorite things to always have in the fridge. Not only is work great with so many things but it also tastes better
Pork Milanesa/ Milanesa de Puerco
This blog post contains #paidpartnership “Pork Milanesa” was one of my favorite meals growing up and one of the first recipes I learned to cook all on my
Buttermilk Waffles
Everyone’s favorite breakfast finally made it to the blog. Buttermilk waffles are what Saturday morning are all about. Nothing brings the family together (and out of their beds)
Braised Short Ribs with Cheesy Grits
Short ribs are one of my favorite cuts of meat. They are incredible flavorful and easy to work with! I love that you can prepare them and forget
Italian Style Egg Benedicts
I don’t always make fancy breakfast but when I do, I go all the way in. These “Italian Style Eggs Benedict” are going to blow your mind. They
Ribeye Melts
#Sponsored content. This is how you turn two steaks into a delicious and filling family dinner. The high quality of the@openprairienatural ribeye steaks makes these “Ribeye Melt Sandwiches”
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
Honey Chipotle Glazed Pork Loin
Disclaimer: This is #sponsored content Need weeknight dinner ideas? This @OpenPrairieNatural Honey Chipotle Glazed Pork Loin is the perfect family meal. Easy to make and packed with flavor
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
Steak Salad with Avocado Dressing
Disclaimer: This is a #sponsored post I am so excited to share with you my partnership with @OpenPrairieNaturalmeats! They are known for their responsibly raised meats. I cooked
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
White Bean and Sausage Soup
Beans alone are so delicious, but when they are made into a soup is just another level of comfort food. This White Bean and Sausage Soup is hearty,
Easy Minestrone Soup
This soup has quickly become one of my favorite soups. Minestrone is not only extremely easy to make but it is also delicious, nutritious, comforting and great to
Calabacita Stuffed Peppers
Calabacitas is a traditional Mexican dish that consist in sauteing onions, garlic, corn, tomatoes and of course, calabacitas. There are a couple of very popular dishes using this
Spicy Black Bean Soup
The temperatures dropped quite a bit over the weekend here in San Antonio, and when the weather is cool like this all I can think of is having
Cornbread Stuffing
As you might now, I was born and raised in the Northeast of Mexico. Thanksgiving isn’t a tradition where I come from but once I moved to Texas,
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
I love this version of Mac and Cheese. It is not only delicious and cheesy but it also feels so much lighter than a traditional mac and cheese
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,
Carne Guisada (Cortadillo de Res)
Oh, how I love this dish! It can’t be any easier and delicious. You just need a handful of ingredients and a heavy pot to make this super
Roasted Pepper and Tomato Soup
I love tomato soup, it is one of my favorite ways to eat tomatoes (considering I don’t like tomatoes very much) but I am very particular about the
Spicy Shrimp and Brown Rice Salad
Light, nutty, spicy and delicious. This is “Spicy Shrimp and Brown Rice Salad” The brow rice is mixed with a slaw made with cabbage, peppers, green onions and
Sweet Chili Salmon with easy Cucumber Salad
This is the first time I made salmon in the air fryer and I am never going back. The flavor and texture of the salmon is incredible! I
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.
Tuna Stuffed Peppers with Escabeche
Escabeche is a cooking method that uses oil, vinegar and spices, it is very similar to pickling and very popular in Mexico. Escabeche is what makes this dish
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