Starting with canned beans makes this recipe so quick and easy! Jalapeño black beans are the perfect side dish for all of your favorite Mexican recipes! Back when I was a full-time private chef for a family of four we used to have a tradition of “Taco Monday”, ( I didn’t work on Tuesdays). The…
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Tomatillo Salsa
Fresh and zesty homemade roasted tomatillo salsa is easier to make than you may think! Once you learn this recipe you won’t go back to store-bought! If you’ve never made your own tomatillo salsa before you have to try this recipe! Tomatillos look like little green tomatoes wrapped in a light green husk. Remove the…
Sheet Pan Chicken Tacos Al Pastor
The most delicious chicken tacos al pastor with juicy pineapple and a tangy chipotle marinade. This sheet pan taco recipe is quick, easy and will have dinner on the table in under an hour! These super-simple sheet tray chicken tacos are inspired by my favorite taco truck that I have been going to for over…
Creamy Avocado Salsa
This quick and easy creamy avocado salsa comes together in minutes and tastes just like the one from my favorite taco truck! Perfect for Taco Tuesday! My favorite taco truck (Leo’s if you’re in Los Angeles) has a super creamy, tangy avocado salsa that I am obsessed with! This recipe is as close as it…
Beer-Braised Shredded Chicken Tacos
These beer braised chicken tacos are so damn easy you’re going want to add them to your taco Tuesday routine ASAP! Top them with: avocado, salsa, cheese, sour cream, pickled red onion or whatever your heart desires! I do strongly suggest you wash them down with my Perfect Mezcal Margarita. My biggest dinner “wins” with…
Chipotle Shrimp Salad with Peaches and Cilantro-Jalapeño Vinaigrette
This chipotle shrimp salad recipe is a summer dinner game changer! This chipotle shrimp salad with peaches and cilantro-jalapeño vinaigrette make for the perfect summer dinner. Pair it with corn on the cob and a glass of chilled white wine for a complete meal! Shout out to all my apartment dwelling friends with no space…
The Perfect Mezcal Margarita!
A perfectly balanced, slightly sweet, super-refreshing mezcal margarita! Is there anything better than a cold margarita on a hot summer day? Nope! I get nervous about ordering a margarita at a bar or restaurant because so often they’re packed with way too sweet syrups or pre-made mixes, which is a shame because it’s such a…
