Weekend breakfasts are the very best breakfasts, right? The bad news is that even weekend breakfasts can fall prey to creativity slumps. Don’t get me wrong; I have nothing against pancakes, but if I’m being honest, I must admit that my very favorite breakfasts are savory. In the hierarchy of savory favorites, these bacon, egg… Continue reading BACON, EGG AND SWEET POTATO BREAKFAST TACOS
Category: Mexican
Grilled pineapple & Hatch chili margaritas
Hatch chili season is upon us, friends. I wondered if Hatch chili season was a thing here in Alabama and I’m pleased to report that indeed it is. While you won’t find giant rotating roasters full of them in front of every grocery store here in Alabama like you will in Tucson, they do exist… Continue reading Grilled pineapple & Hatch chili margaritas
BIRTHDAY CAKE MARGARITAS
There comes a time in every life in which a celebratory cocktail is called for. This margarita, my friends, fits the bill. In honor of my firstborn daughter’s 21st birthday, I’m sharing a very special celebratory cocktail that you are definitely going to want to make the next time someone you love adds another candle… Continue reading BIRTHDAY CAKE MARGARITAS
CROCK-POT WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
I spent many years of my life as a poultratarian–you know, someone who forsakes all other meats in favor of poultry. During that phase, I was strictly limited when it came dinner time. One of my go-to’s was white chicken chili. Since then, I’ve graduated ever so slightly to including limited non-poultry meats into my… Continue reading CROCK-POT WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
Rosemary beet margarita
Sometimes I wish there was a tiny drummer man that lived within your screen and–on cue–he’d play a drumroll. If such a little drummer man did indeed exist, now is one of the times I’d cue him. Because if ever there was a margarita worthy of a drumroll, this one would be. Jeff and I are so… Continue reading Rosemary beet margarita
Mexican potato casserole stack
Several months ago I developed what I believe to be the ultimate Mexican comfort food recipe. This Mexican Potato Casserole Stack is made with ground turkey, potatoes and plenty of cheese. I had you at the cheese, didn’t I? It took me about three tries to get the recipe perfected but it took me even… Continue reading Mexican potato casserole stack
Restaurant-style Mexican brown rice
We have a family favorite when it comes to Mexican restaurants. It’s a locally-owned place that has been in operation here in Tucson since 1922, believe it or not. How’s that for longevity, right? I have several favorite menu items and I enjoy the freedom of deciding between them based on what I’m feeling during… Continue reading Restaurant-style Mexican brown rice
Bacon & pineapple nachos with bbq “salsa”
I feel like if the FCC knew what I’m about to share, they’d require a public service announcement. Something like: Caution! These nachos may be habit forming. Because, um, they totally are. I made them last weekend as an experiment and — no joke — three bites in Jayce declared that they were, indeed, the {world’s best}… Continue reading Bacon & pineapple nachos with bbq “salsa”
Cheesy chicken, corn & green chile pasta bake
It’s about this time of year that my weekly dinner menu starts to sound a bit like a broken record. It’s because I’m a sucker when it comes to baked and bubbly pasta dishes. And since I tend to cook on a seasonal cycle, we don’t have a whole lot of time to enjoy these… Continue reading Cheesy chicken, corn & green chile pasta bake
Vanilla almond margarita
Hi, friends! I’m super excited because it’s Margarita of the Month day here on the Spot! Just in case there was any doubt as to my excitement level I think the overuse of exclamation points in those first two sentences conveys my mood. :) I’ll do my best to curtail that from here on out. Are… Continue reading Vanilla almond margarita
CRANBERRY CLOVE SPARKLING MARGARITA
Prepare to make a brand new holiday tradition, friends. Isn’t this a gorgeous drink? Just you try to tell me that it doesn’t exude The Merry. It totally does. This cranberry clove sparkling margarita is looks as though someone poured Santa into a cup. Given the fact that it will add instant feliz to any… Continue reading CRANBERRY CLOVE SPARKLING MARGARITA
Mini Mexican meatloaves with roasted garlic mashed potatoes
I don’t know about you, but my family tends to quickly tire of eating the same meals week in and week out. Given our propensity for inspired menus, my husband and I spend a fair amount of time brainstorming creative new dinner ideas. What that really looks like is him throwing out some crazy idea… Continue reading Mini Mexican meatloaves with roasted garlic mashed potatoes