Serving Up Small Batch Happiness
Enchiladas are probably one of the first Mexican dishes I remember eating as a kid. I have vivid memories of ordering cheese enchiladas when going out to dinner with my dad’s parents. I remember my mom regularly making beef enchiladas with olives–I hate olives!–in them. Guaranteed my Nana (mom’s mom) […]
Making refried beans from scratch takes just a smidge more work than opening a can of store bought beans, but the results are FAR tastier. Next time you are at the grocery store, skip the canned stuff–ick–and try this recipe instead. It has so much flavor and it will have you going back for seconds! Or maybe even thirds (I won’t tell!).
Tacos al Pastor is the perfect fusion food. Inspired by shawarma and gyros, this street food is normally cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served with grilled pineapple. We’ve brought the recipe home–literally–and found a way to recreate the flavors of this street food classic in your kitchen. Now you can feel like you are on the Mexican Riviera anytime you want without ever leaving your house, and it comes together faster than takeout! For a complete dinner, try it with our Restaurant Style Mexican Rice.
You won’t be one taco short of a fiesta platter with this family-friendly casserole. This easy bake casserole includes all the taco platter goodness in one convenient dish. Layers of tortilla chips, beans, rice, meat and cheese come together in Taco Tuesday perfection. Even better, you can set the table with a variety of toppings, so that everyone can personalize the dish to their liking!
Mole can be a complex and labor-intensive dish thanks to the dozens of ingredients required for a traditional preparation. This “little red mole” recipe is a simpler approach thanks to pre-ground spices and it allows you to have dinner on the table in less than an hour.
I'm a professional photographer and storyteller based in Portland, Oregon. I'm also a globetrotting foodie and culinary explorer. I'm obsessed with bold seasonings and take pride in my ever-growing spice collection. As a self-taught home chef/baker, I occasionally share the kitchen with two amazing sous chefs (my husband and young daughter). When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me planning my next flavor adventure, whether it be on the road or in my kitchen.