Mexican, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Salsa

Salsa is easy to make fresh and tastes better than the jarred varieties. Saves a buck, too! I make mine in the Vita-mix, but most food processors…

Handmade Guacamole

It wouldn't be "Taco Night" without homemade guacamole. I use copious amounts of cilantro in my recipe. I hope you like it as much as we do!

Pineapple Tex-Mex Chicken

Dump the ingredients, turn on the slow cooker. You're welcome.

Mexican Black Bean Salad

A colorful, healthy salad that can be put together in a matter of minutes. Perfect for a side dish or as a taco filling.

Home made Tortillas

Once you try these you will never buy them again. And as you get better you can make a huge batch in about 30 minutes!. My first attempt took me…

Chilapachole

Chilapachole is a spicy crab soup enjoyed along the Gulf of Mexico. It takes only 40 minutes from start to finish.The crabmeat in a spicy tomato…

Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas

Fix yourself a dang quesadilla.

Beef Fajitas

Anna's Baked/Zapped Chicken Chimichangas

This dish is rather time consuming, but well worth the effort. Traditionally, chimichangas are deep-fried, but…

Estella's Picadillo

This recipe is from my mother-in-law who is from Michocan Mexico. This recipe will vary from place to place with how it is made, but it sure is…

Grilled Cocktails and a Smoky Margarita Recipe

You may recall in previous posts that I learned about the “Grilled Cocktails” food trend while attending…

Spicy Sauteed Shrimp & Quesadillas!

Very spicy! Easy to make in about 15mins. Healthy but very tasty!

Tex-Mex Tacos

Rice, corn, chicken and some spice. Serve alone or in tortillas.

Grilled Vegetable Tostadas

Mexican food, one of my favorites any day of the week. In fact, I am pretty sure I could eat some type of Mexican food inspired dish every day of…

Grilled Mexican Corn

Grilled Mexican Corn-is an easy and quick 20 minute recipe. A great option for delicious corn with a spicy kick. Features include a homemade spicy…