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Spicy Green Shakshuka With Tomatillos
Our Mexican verde sauce inspired green shakshuka is bright, flavorful, cozy, and comforting all in one dish.
High Protein Chicken Tinga Nachos
Bold, flavorful chicken tinga nachos come together quickly for an easy meal or game day appetizer in just 15 minutes, thanks to leftover crockpot chicken tinga! Make these next time you’re craving savory, spicy loaded nachos.
Poblano and Potato Tacos with Chili Lime Crema
Cheesy potato and poblano tacos with chili lime crema are an easy vegetarian dinner you can make in just 30 minutes! We love these in the summertime when we’re craving bold flavors and meat-free meals.
What’s Been Cooking: April 2026
This month, we traveled south for an early taste of warm weather, enjoyed a Mexican restaurant-style feast at home, and stocked our freezer with easy, high-protein breakfast wraps to simplify our mornings.
Pineapple Coconut Water Mocktail
This simple 4-ingredient pineapple coconut water mocktail is the perfect refreshing, non-alcoholic drink to enjoy all summer long.
Spicy Chorizo Nachos With Jalapenos And Chipotle Mayo
Savory, hearty chorizo nachos with spicy jalapenos and chipotle mayo are the coziest comfort food appetizer or dinner for two! They’re ready in just 25 minutes and pair well with a margarita for a spicy date night in.
Smoky Pomegranate Margarita
Go bold with this smoky pomegranate margarita for your next Taco Tuesday, making burritos at home, or just looking for a delicious tequila based cocktail.
Elote Pizza
This elote pizza is sweet, savory, and tangy with a hint of chili, just like Mexican street corn! It’s such a fun option for pizza night, especially during peak corn season.
Spicy Air Fryer Cauliflower Tacos
Air fryer cauliflower tacos with a spicy chipotle glaze and fresh toppings are the perfect vegetarian dinner for two! We love making these for a date night at home, paired with a cold margarita.
Fried Shrimp Tacos
Craving an easy, fresh, and light summer dinner? These fried shrimp tacos feature corn tortillas, chipotle mayo, and a bright slaw and come together in under 30 minutes.
Pineapple Coconut Margarita
This pineapple coconut margarita will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation! Shake, strain, and serve it on the rocks this summer for a refreshing treat that pairs well with tacos and sunshine.
Carnitas Bowl
This savory carnitas bowl is made with fresh ingredients for better-than-Chipotle flavor! Make it in just 40 minutes for an easy dinner.
Mexican Martini
This tequila forward Mexican martini is the perfect change up to a classic margarita for Taco Tuesday.
Easy Mexican Street Corn Dip (Crockpot Recipe)
A super easy Mexican street corn dip you can make in the crock pot in just 2 hours.
Hawaiian Pulled Pork Tacos with Tropical BBQ Aioli
These Hawaiian pulled pork tacos with tropical BBQ aioli bring the flavors of Hawaii to your own kitchen table.
Carne Asada Nachos
These craveable carne asada nachos are loaded with pico de gallo, jalapenos, and avocado crema for fresh flavor in every bite.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
These sweet potato and black bean tacos are the hearty, satisfying taco fix you need when the weather turns colder! A fresh, flavorful, and nutritious vegetarian taco option everyone will adore.
Creamy Mexican Chorizo Pasta
Make this creamy Mexican chorizo pasta when you’re craving a cheesy, decadent comfort food dinner.
BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos
These BBQ pulled pork nachos are piled high with gooey cheese sauce, savory pork, spicy jalapenos, and fresh toppings! Perfect for digging into when you’re craving comfort food and don’t care how many calories you’re consuming.