Cheddar and Ranchera Salsa Enchiladas – Soft flour tortillas are smothered in a creamy yet bold and flavorful sauce and filled with creamy beans, spicy salsa, and melty cheddar cheese. This hearty dish is perfect for a casual family dinner or an impromptu gathering of friends. Let’s get real, folks – everyone craves tacos and…
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Loaded with smoky “ranchero” Mexican flavors and super creamy cashew sauce, AND made entirely from scratch, this meat-free lasagna is for BOTH carnivores and vegetarians alike! 🙌🏻 It’s saucy and juicy, fresh and packed with flavor. The secret weapon is this: HERDEZ Salsa Ranchera: a unique blend of peppers and spices to make a salsa…
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I know I’ve mentioned before how much we enjoy the fresh flavors of cilantro and lime in our house. In fact, we mutually feel as though cilantro, lime, basil, lemon, and rosemary can be a part of any and every dish.Today was no different.Rather than traditional Italian meatballs, I decided to take the flavors south…
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I believe I still have tacos on the mind. Taco Time. Taco Tuesday. taco. taco. taco. It may be due to a recent “nostalgic journey” to visit dear friends in San Antonio – or it may be because my one and only has a love affair with both tacos and Kabocha squash (I introduced him,…
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With the “oh my good god” category success of the last polenta creation, I decided to break out the green chiles and host a southwestern themed dinner tonight. This one was a success too! Green Chile Meatballs with Polenta Croutons Meatballs: 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 cup roasted green chiles, seeded and finely chopped 1/4…
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Latin-Asian fusion seems to be all the rage in the Rocky Mountains these days. It was bacon in Portland and now a mix of the spirited Southwest with the zesty flair of Asian ginger abounds in Denver. Before moving away from Colorado, I remember visiting a few of Richard Sandoval’s restaurants in the area. La…
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