Mexican Inspired

Instant Pot Barbacoa (Shredded Beef)

June 5, 2018 By Allyson 14 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Instant Pot Barbacoa is a huge time saver, but you don't lose any of the authentic flavor, which makes it the perfect easy weeknight meal! Making traditional Barbacoa typically takes hours to develop the authentic flavor it is known for. However by using an Instant Pot, the cook time is drastically reduced. This Instant Pot Barbacoa comes together in only 50 minutes, which compared to the typical 6-8 hours in a slow cooker. What is Barbacoa? Barbacoa is a dish that originated in the Caribbean, and has also become popular in Mexico. Originally traditional ...

Instant Pot Salsa Rice

May 9, 2018 By Allyson 21 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Instant Pot Salsa Rice is the perfect meal or side dish to your favorite Mexican inspired dinner! Filled with fresh vegetables and only 4 minutes in the Instant Pot and this rice is ready to eat! Instant Pot Salsa Rice I am obsessed with my instant pot; You can make everything in it and in SO. LITTLE. TIME. If you don't have an instant pot yet you need to buy one. I recommend at least a 6 quart version, but if you have a bigger version than an 8 quart would be nice. I will admit, I am not an 'gadget' type of person, so I held off a long time on purchasing my instant pot, but once I ...

10+ Cinco de Mayo Mexican Drinks

April 15, 2018 By Allyson 16 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Cinco de Mayo is a time to splurge on Mexican Drinks and Mexican Food! Here are over 10 delicious Mexican Drinks to try on Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and from what I have heard, it’s a bigger holiday in the US than it is in Mexico. Kind of funny, however it’s a time when people celebrate and enjoy life! Coming up with great Mexican Drinks on Cinco de Mayo is just part of the fun. I've put together a list of over 10 great Cinco de Mayo Mexican Drinks for you, and there is definitely something for everyone! What is your favorite Cinco de Mayo Mexican ...

Southwest Pizza (Vegetarian)

April 9, 2018 By Allyson 16 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Making homemade pizza is a cinch with pre-made dough and healthy fresh ingredients! This Southwest Pizza is loaded with beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and a lime cream! Making pizza at home is such a comfort for me. I love making vegetarian pizzas, and this Southwest Pizza is a staple in our house. Sometimes I make the pizza dough homemade, but when I am in a time crunch I will just pickup a pre-made ball of dough from the grocery store. I love how this Southwest Pizza comes together in just minutes, takes only a few minutes to cook, and then is ready for dinner! How to ...

Vegetarian Tacos

March 22, 2018 By Allyson 9 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

These vegetarian tacos are loaded with fresh sweet potatoes, jalapeno, pico de gallo, and avocado and then wrapped in a warm charred corn tortilla. These are the best vegetable tacos! Now that it's starting to get warmer outside, I love making vegetarian tacos! They make a great dinner or lunch, and you save calories by leaving the meat out. These vegetarian tacos would be great for meatless Monday, taco Tuesday, or a fun get together with friends. Filled with delicious sweet potatoes and avocado, these are sure to be a hit! Today's post is sponsored by Lava Soap®, but as always all opinions ...

Mexican Baked Eggs (One Skillet)

February 21, 2018 By Allyson 50 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Mexican Baked Eggs are cooked in one skillet and make a delicious breakfast or dinner! Low calorie and high protein, it's the perfect healthy meal. As a Mexican food lover, I am always looking for ways to flavor my food with a Mexican flare. These Mexican Baked Eggs are made in one skillet, which is great for cleanup, and they have the perfect spicy flavor. This meal is incredibly healthy so you can feel good feeding it to your family for breakfast, brunch, or dinner! I make it at least a few times a month and my husband is always asking when we will be having it next. My husband and I ...

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

November 26, 2017 By Allyson 11 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect healthy comfort food. Set it and forget it; this soup is going to become a regular in your dinner rotation! Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup in the slow cooker is such an easy, healthy, and classic recipe, that you will definitely want to add it to your regular rotation. My family loves it during the winter because it is super comforting and with a little kick, it really warms you up! Today's post is sponsored by Herbalife Nutrition, however all opinions are my own. When I was in college, I worked in a really popular Mexican ...

Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas

September 6, 2017 By Allyson 111 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas are the PERFECT dinner recipe! With less than 400 calories, you can feel good about serving this fresh family meal! When I was in high school, I used to love going to Taco Bell after work and ordering the Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas. I don't know what it was about it...maybe the crunch of the tortillas and the mix of cheese and enchilada sauce? Whatever it was, it got me every time. Then one night after work I went to the drive-thru, ordered my pizza, and drove off....without my change! When I got home I realized my mistake, so I called and ...

Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)

April 27, 2017 By arzea 9 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Mexican Street Corn Salad is a take on the popular Elotes recipe; delicious corn smothered in a spicy dressing and topped with vibrant pops of flavor! Years and years ago, I used to frequent a pretty famous Mexican Cantina in Brooklyn, and I always used to order Elotes. Essentially Elotes is grilled corn on the cob that's smothered with various ingredients. I've always replicated the recipe at home, but I've never enjoyed eating corn off the cob, so I made it into a simple salad and served in a less messy way. Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites in Spanish), is a simple dish, with ...

Spicy Corn Fritters with Cilantro Lime Sauce

November 7, 2016 By arzea 6 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Spicy Corn Fritters with Cilantro Lime Sauce are a simple recipe that highlights fresh summer corn! As you know, I was in Iowa a few weeks ago for #IACornQuest 2016! I had the opportunity to head to Iowa and learn all about corn farming from IA Corn! It was totally awesome, and I was very inspired to whip up some corny (har har) recipes when I returned home. These Spicy Corn Fritters turned out really delicious, and I topped them with the most cool tasty cilantro lime cream as well...so yum! As a vegetarian, this was a very filling meal, but you could also serve these ...