Servings: 8 Ingredients 12 oz rotini pasta, cooked and cooled 3 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned), lightly charred if possible ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta) ¼ cup finely diced red onion ¼ cup chopped cilantro 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional) Dressing ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt Juice of…
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American Flag Taco Dip
Prep Time: 20 minutesChill Time: 1 hourServings: 8–10 Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning 1 (16 oz) can refried beans 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 cup salsa 2 cups shredded lettuce 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups diced Roma tomatoes 1 (2.25 oz) can…
Loaded Southwest Boat Dip
A creamy, zesty dip loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavors that’s perfect for lake days, cookouts, game nights, or anytime you need an easy crowd-pleaser. Prep Time: 10 minutesChill Time: 30 minutes (optional but recommended)Servings: 8–10 Ingredients 16 oz light sour cream 8 oz whipped cream cheese, softened 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 teaspoon taco seasoning 1 (10…
Southwest Turkey Taco Bowl
Yield: 4 servingsCalories: ~370 per servingProtein: 35g per serving Ingredients 20 oz (1¼ lbs) 99% lean ground turkey 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1 cup pico de gallo ½ cup light Mexican cheese ½ cup salsa ½ cup light avocado crema (recipe below) Taco…
Street Corn Chicken Bowls
Servings: 4–6 Ingredients 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp seasoned salt ½ tsp cumin ¼ tsp black pepper For the Bowls 4 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice) 2 cups corn kernels (fresh,…
Loaded Fiesta Potato Bowls
Loaded Fiesta Potato Bowls are an easy way to turn simple ingredients into a filling, flavorful dinner. Crispy roasted potatoes are piled with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, fresh tomato, avocado and plenty of shredded cheese, then finished with salsa and sour cream. I love meals like this because everyone can build their bowl…
Mexican Cornbread
Mexican cornbread is one of those easy sides that makes just about any comfort food dinner better. This version is soft and golden with cheddar cheese, green chiles, jalapeños, onion and red bell pepper baked right in. It has just enough sweetness to balance the savory flavors and a little kick without being overwhelmingly spicy….
Catalina Taco Salad
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped Chopped romaine lettuce (about 1 heart or 2–3 cups) 2–3 tomatoes, chopped 1 can ranch style beans, drained if desired Fritos, to taste Catalina dressing, to taste Shredded cheddar cheese, to taste Preparation Brown ground beef in a large skillet over…
Easy Homemade Salsa
3-4 cloves garlic 1 small bunch cilantro 1/2-3/4 c chopped white onion Juice of 1 lime 1- 10 oz can Rotel Mexican style with lime & cilantro (original Rotel will work also) 1- 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes drained 8-10 slices pickled jalapeños or 1 fresh chopped jalapeño Garlic salt, cayenne & lemon pepper…
Chipotle Chicken Tacos
For marinade/consomé: •4-6 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped •1 can rotel •1/4 c olive oil (add more if needed) •3 tsp cumin •2 tsp smoked paprika •2 tsp garlic salt •2 tbsp chili powder •2 tbsp minced garlic •1 tbsp onion powder •1 tsp lemon pepper •1/2 tsp ground cloves •1/2 c fresh lime juice…
