Mexican, 400 or fewer calories Recetas

Homemade Refried Beans

I'm ashamed to say that though I LOVE refried beans, this is the first time I've ever made them myself. It's just so easy to buy them in a can, or…

Easy Red Enchilada Sauce

A Tex-Mex 101 sauce for enchiladas and tamales. Makes enough for about 12 flour tortilla enchiladas, which absorb more sauce than corn tortillas.

Pork Tacos cooked in a spicy green chili sauce

Yummy tacos in spicy green chili sauce! A couple of days ago I posted a recipe for my green chili salsa, well I…

Salsa

This salsa is truly authentic the real taste of Mexico!

Skinny Mexican Style Chicken and Cornbread Casserole

My husband and I love this main course casserole so much, we ended up eating it 3 days in a row! The skinny for…

Crispy Chicken Tacos with Jalapeno Slaw

Arroz A La Mexicana

Tex-Mex Adobo Seasoning

Adobo has an interesting history in different parts of the world. Originally, it was a preservative. Now, it's a dry powder that can be made into a…

Crockpot Pulled Pork for Tortilla Dishes and Tamales

This is a filling recipe to use in making tacos, enchiladas, chalupas, other tortilla dishes, and tamales.

Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad

This is a great side dish for picnics and outdoor parties since there is no mayo in it. The cilantro, fresh…

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

I picked up a bunch of nice looking tomatillos at the local farmers market this week that were crying to be charred on the grill and made into a…

Ellie's Black Bean & Chipotle Dip

Thanks to Ellie Kreiger for this healthy and zippy dip - just the thing on a day when you're cooped up,…

Corn and Black Bean Salad

A refreshing side to any meal

Salsa Verde

Traditional Mexican Green Salsa.

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.