Perfect for Meatless Monday or any other day of the week, these Crispy Chickpea Tostadas are delicious and filling! When you end up in a dinner time rut, what do you do? I love the challenge of coming up with something we've never tried before but at the same time the reality is that it has to be easy to make. Our meals have been a little meat focused lately, so I figured it was time to try … [Read more...] about Crispy Chickpea Tostadas
Main Dish Recipes
Pumpkin Beer Braised Chicken Tacos
Tender chicken braised in a slightly spicy pumpkin beer sauce and topped with tangy apple salsa! This recipe screams beautiful fall days! Are you on pumpkin overload yet? I sure hope not, because I've got a recipe you are going to want to try right away. I made these tacos for a family gathering a few weeks ago and even though I thought I had made about double what we needed the pan was … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Beer Braised Chicken Tacos
Teriyaki Shrimp Tacos
Want what could probably be considered just about one of the easiest dinners on the planet? I thought you might like that idea!! So what is it? Well, this dinner, of course! We utilize a simple bag of frozen shrimp, a make ahead homemade teriyaki sauce and a simple but amazingly delicious pineapple salsa! What more could you ask for other than a homemade meal sure to impress that can also be on … [Read more...] about Teriyaki Shrimp Tacos
Teriyaki Sauce + Shrimp
When you really love to cook, it can feel pretty disappointing when you fail to have a plan and end up having to pick up fast food or order pizza for dinner. Don't get me wrong, I love to eat out sometimes, but I like it to be a choice and to have the option of going someplace that I love or someplace I've been hoping to try. Not a rush to grab something/anything because we are hungry and needed … [Read more...] about Teriyaki Sauce + Shrimp
Carne Asada Tacos
I'd like to share with you one of my all time favorite things to do! Can you guess? You've got it...take all of the best recipes I've created lately and make tacos out of them! Is it even possible to go wrong when you do this? For one, who doesn't love tacos? And second, tacos are perfect for almost every occasion. Weeknight dinner, entertaining friends, watching football or having family or … [Read more...] about Carne Asada Tacos
Grilled Carne Asada
You can't go wrong with tender, juicy and flavorful grilled carne asada beef that makes the perfect filling for tacos and wraps. How did it take me so long in life to discover the magic and beauty of skirt steaks? I mean, I'm sure I've had it when ordering fajitas at a restaurant, but how have I never thought to buy it at the meat market and bring it home to cook it myself? I hope you all … [Read more...] about Grilled Carne Asada