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Pulled Pork Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce

June 17, 2015 by eghassett

Pulled Pork Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce

These authentic tacos start with slow cooked pork, get topped with sweet and spicy slaw and finish with a drizzle of avocado cream sauce. The pork gets slow-cooked the night before as part of our Mini-Weekly Menu for Pulled Pork Sandys with Bbq Sauce and Homemade Slaw.  The coleslaw gets made ahead for last night’s meal as well, leaving…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Pork, Summer!, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: crock pot, crock pot pork, pork tacos, Taco Tuesday

Warm Pineapple Chicken Quesadillas

June 2, 2015 by eghassett

Warm Pineapple Chicken Quesadillas

Have you ever had grilled pineapple?  So yummy!!  If you have time to grill some pineapple for this recipe it would be even better! However, this recipe is designed for a quick mid-week meal to piggyback last night’s Simple Lemon Chicken.  I am working to create smaller weekly menus that combine your efforts, resulting in…

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Filed Under: Caribbean, Chicken, Easy dinner, Spring Goodness, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: chicken quesadillas, easy dinner, mexican, pineapple and chicken, quesadillas

Double Decker Tacos

April 28, 2015 by eghassett

double decker tacos

This week we’re featuring Kids in the Kitchen.  For tonight, Anna brings you Double Decker Tacos for your Taco Tuesday.  It was a busy night so she had a little help from her friend, Haley, and big brother, Scotty.  Sharing the kitchen is the best! Do you remember Taco Bell’s Double Decker Tacos?  Do they…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Kids cooking, Mexican, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: easy dinner, homemade taco seasoning, taco bell, tacos

Veggie Soft Tacos

April 14, 2015 by eghassett

Veggie Soft Tacos

I have wonderful high school memories of sitting in a booth at Chili’s and spending time with my BFF’s.  We used to freqent Chili’s….our favorite spot!  My order was always Veggie Soft Tacos and a chocolate shake.  The tacos were super simple, just a few veggies and a little ranch dressing!  I’m changing it up…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Homemade Sauces, Meatless, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: chipotle cream sauce, easy dinner, meatless, mexican food, mushrooms

Nacho Casserole

March 31, 2015 by eghassett

Nacho Casserole

Nacho Casserole…as in, “Nacho ordinary casserole…!” Hahaha! This was born on a night that I was craving mexican, cheesy deliciousness.  I brainstormed all my favorite nacho toppings and layered them in a casserole dish, chips and cheese finishing each layer.  A finale of lettuce, avocados, olives, green onions and tomatoes completely puts it over the…

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Filed Under: Casserole, Gluten free, Meatless, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: easy dinner, mexican dinner, nachos, refried beans

Mexican pizza

March 10, 2015 by eghassett

mexican pizza

Mexican pizza…super easy yet something different. Enjoy it with Gena’s Favorite Margarita and get your Taco Tuesday started!! Refried beans (and ground turkey or beef, if desired) sandwiched between two tortillas, topped with salsa, shredded cheese, avocados and tomatoes – delicious mexican flavors in an easy and fast pizza presentation. For the super speedy version…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Ground beef/turkey, Mexican, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: ground beef, ground turkey, meatless, mexican, pizza

Mexican Skillet

February 24, 2015 by eghassett

Mexican Skillet

It’s Taco Tuesday!  This week I bring you your new favorite weekday mexican dish….Mexican Skillet. Cut up tortillas are layered on top of savory taco flavors, sealed with melty cheese on top. It comes together so fast and easy.  Perfect for a busy weeknight meal! Mexican Skillet is extremely versatile, feel free to add ground…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Gena's Favorites, Mexican, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: black beans, homemade taco seasoning, meatless, one pot meal, one skillet meal

Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

February 17, 2015 by eghassett

Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

Another super easy, delicious go-to meal for a busy life! Read more and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless, Mexican, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: avocado, black bean quesadillas, black beans, quesadillas

Fish Tacos with Fiesta Lime Rice

February 3, 2015 by eghassett

Fish Tacos

Happy Taco Tuesday!  Tonight we’re going with Fish Tacos. Light, fresh and delicious! Fiesta lime rice is the perfect side. Read more and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Fish, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: cod, fiesta lime rice, fish, fish taco sauce

Mexican Mini Veggie Pies

January 27, 2015 by eghassett

Mexican Mini Veggie Pies

Happy Taco Tuesday! Sometimes the hardest part of dinner is thinking up what to have!  That’s why I’m here!  I want to bring you new ideas to bring to your table that are fun, healthy and simple. Keeping a general theme helps me plan.  So, every Tuesday becomes “Taco Tuesday,” and I look for Mexican…

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Filed Under: Meatless, Mexican, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: avocado, chili powder, comfort food, meatless, mexican, mexican pies, muffin tin, Taco Tuesday

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More importantly, I am the happy mom of three, with a busy weekday schedule. I believe in balance, good ingredients and fun! I spend a lot of time planning our weekly menus and want to share my efforts with you!

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