Red chile, green chile and chipotle peppers are all combined in this dish and then topped with a unique tamale crust. With fresh corn, black beans, plenty of chicken and loads of great Mexican spice; this had a good bit more heat than I expected. My whole family loved this, even my non-spice eater requested seconds. (Apparently, he has now decided that his aversion to spicy heat is only with green chile filled dishes.) If you...
Quesadillas are one of my favorite uses for leftovers. Crunchy, chewy, cheesy and so flavorful with bites of Asian chicken and green onion, these were delicious! Despite the complete failure that was my latest attempt at gluten-free flour tortillas, these quesadillas were a hit with all of my boys. The texture and flavor was great, but they were a whole lot of effort. Until I have a better gluten free tortilla recipe to share, I’m...
The same day that I saw Mel post this recipe, I immediately added whole tomatoes to my shopping list. White Chicken Chili is one of my family’s favorite recipes and I expected this soup to be just as delicious. It does not disappoint. This soup is almost unbelievably flavorful. The whole tomatoes provide a deeper flavor than the more typical diced or crushed varieties. The red pepper flakes and the cayenne can all be adjusted...
Cheesy layers of rice, chicken and black beans in between tortillas stuffed with green chile and tomatoes. This was a hit with the whole family. For an authentic (in our family at least!) NM meal, serve with plenty of tortilla chips and scoop up bites that way. Adjust the heat to your preference, simply by purchasing chile with mild, medium or hot spice level. I could have also called this “leftover last-minute chicken and rice...
Roasted peanuts, ginger, garlic and spicy red chilies give this simple chicken dish a kick that makes it quite unique. This was a spicier meal than I was expecting and the spice-lovers in my family really enjoyed it. My husband and oldest son ate theirs peppers and all, I simply left the peppers on my plate and it was the perfect level of heat for my taste. My favorite flavors these days are found in Asian foods and I am always looking for...
Seven different vegetables combine with chicken and a broth base to create this Spicy Chili Chicken and Vegetable Soup. Hearty enough for any winter meal and yet light enough not to weigh you down; I have several individual portion-size containers of this soup tucked into the freezer now for quick lunches in the next few weeks. My husband really enjoyed this soup he requested it for his lunch the next day. This was a very easy soup to throw...
Put together with a handful of ingredients from the refrigerator and pantry, this was a very quick and simple soup that was a delicious weekend lunch. Dicing the potatoes extra small allowed the soup to be ready to eat in under 20 minutes. Soups are one of my favorite ways to use up small amounts of leftovers in the refrigerator. I resisted the urge to add beans to this soup, despite the fact that I have a well-documented habit of adding beans...
Spicy bites of grilled chicken mixed with seriously flavorful rice to create this impromptu Mexican dinner. I made a huge batch of Chipotle Chicken last week and was left with several pieces of chicken after dinner. I combined that spicy chipotle chicken with my favorite Mexican flavors and made my own version of Arroz con Pollo. This recipe turned out even better than I had hoped. My initial sampling turned into almost a...
I love the convenience of a one dish meal that combines meat, potato and vegetables. Roasted red potatoes and brussels sprouts are tossed with sauteed mushrooms, roast chicken and bits of bacon for this simple casserole style dinner. The combination is a savory blend of great flavors. Because everything is cut bite-size, each bite is full of all the different flavors. The whole family enjoyed this meal and there wasn’t a bit of food...
Tender chunks of roast chicken, creamy white beans and fresh kale combine with a sprinkling of herbs and a bit of chicken broth to make a surprisingly hearty meal. Topped with a generous sprinkling of cheese, my husband and I both agreed that this soup was delicious. My boys weren’t big fans of the kale. All three of them requested that I put their kale in a smoothie next time instead of soup. At least they like kale most of...
