This is a recipe for vegetarian fajitas using portobello mushrooms, green bell peppers, and onions. Oh how I love portobello mushrooms! So juicy and succulent. I’m a HUGE mushroom fan in general. I even liked them as a kid. I … Continue reading
Category Archives: Mexican, South American & Caribbean Recipes
Tomato Salsa
Here is a basic recipe for tomato salsa. Some people say that fresh is always best, but when it comes to tomatoes I don’t agree. At least not all the time. Sure you might get great red juicy tomatoes, … Continue reading
Veggie Quesadillas
Back in the dorms at UCLA oh so long ago, one of my best friends was vegetarian and would make these amazing simple quesadillas in the cafeteria. When I made them once for my husband, he was impressed and it was then that … Continue reading
Tequila Lime & Green Chile Cream Sauce Enchiladas
These tequila lime and green chili enchiladas are really more of an American Southwest type dish. I remember having tequila lime sauce over pasta once in high school and somehow though of it last night. I felt like making enchiladas … Continue reading
Jamaican Jerk Tofu Tacos w/ Watermelon Salsa
I had no idea how dinner was going to turn out last night. I knew the tofu and beans tasted good, but the topping and sauce? It wasn’t until the first bite that I realized these Jamaican jerk tofu tacos … Continue reading
Black Bean Soft Tacos w/ Homemade Red & Green Salsas
I am a huge fan of tacos. Any kind really. Today I made black bean tacos and topped them with homemade tomatillo salsa and the leftover smokey tomato salsa I made last week. I haven’t posted any unusual or fushion tacos yet, but … Continue reading
Homemade Tomatillo Salsa
I felt like it was time to make homemade tomatillo salsa. The can is fine in a pinch, but nothing beats fresh. This recipe is adapted from the easier version of Gimme Some Oven’s Tomatillo Salsa Verde (see Ali’s tip near … Continue reading
Soy Chorizo Eggs w/ Smokey Tomato Salsa
I decided to pick up some Soyrizo a couple of weeks ago for a different breakfast and it was quite good! Spicy and flavorful and great with eggs. We had the Soyrizo eggs with flour tortillas and homemade Smokey Tomato … Continue reading
Mushroom & Poblano Tacos w/ Homemade Corn & Whole Wheat Tortillas
The other morning, I woke up wanting mushrooms. We hadn’t had them in forever! So I decided to make us mushroom tacos. I looked around a little to get some ideas for other ingredients and found this great post on … Continue reading
Smokey Tomato Salsa
The chipotle peppers in adobo sauce give this quick salsa a nice smokey flavor. 1 can diced fire roasted tomatoes or just canned diced tomatoes 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 jalapeno chopped 1 small garlic clove chopped 1/2 cup cilantro … Continue reading