Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Ingredients BEEF 1 pound lean ground beef 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt cayenne pepper to taste optional (I use 1/4 tsp) 1/2 cup mild salsa SALAD 1 large head romaine lettuce chopped (about 8 cups) 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes […]

Chipotle Chicken

2-3 chicken breasts pounded thin (1 pound) Chipotle Chicken Rub 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder *kinda spicy for the kids, so cut down (I used 1/2 tsp and wasn’t spicy at all) 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic […]

Chipotle BBQ Chicken Salad with Tomatillo Avocado Ranch

1 Recipe Easy Chipotle Chicken 1/4 cup sweet barbecue sauce Salad 1 large head romaine lettuce chopped, about 8 cups fresh corn kernels from 1 ear of corn 1/2 cup jicama, peeled and chopped (optional) 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved 3/4 cup black beans,, drained and rinsed 1 mango, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped […]

Honey Garlic Shrimp

1 1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper HONEY LEMON GARLIC SAUCE/MARINADE 1 tablespoon minced garlic (1 teaspoon ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger (1/2 teaspoon ground) 1/2 cup honey 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons low sodium […]

Baja Fish Tacos

Prep Time 45 minutes   Cook Time 15 minutes       Ingredients Fish Tacos 1 1/2 lbs. halibut, mahi mahi or other firm white fish 15 small corn tortillas Vegetable oil Fish Taco Batter 24 Ritz crackers, crushed (3/4 of a sleeve) 1 cup flour 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder […]

Steak Kabobs

Servings 12 skewers Ingredients Kabobs 1 1/2-2 lbs. top sirloin steak 1 lb. baby red potatoes cut into 1 1/2” chunks 2 bell peppers (red, yellow or orange) cut into 1 1/2” chunks 2 small or 1 large zucchini cut into 1/4-1/2” slices 1 large red onion cut into 1 1/2” chunks extra virgin olive […]

Slow Cooker Honey Lime Salsa Verde Pork

Servings -10 servings Ingredients 4-5 lbs pork shoulder/pork butt trimmed of excess fat 3/4 cup mild salsa verde 1/3 cup lime juice 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil Rub 1 tablespoon EACH chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 tsp EACH dried oregano, smoked paprika, ground cumin 1/2-1 teaspoon chipotle chile […]

Cobb Salad with Honey Mustard Chicken

 Prep Time 25 minutes   Cook Time 12 minutes   Servings -8 servings Ingredients 4 chicken fillets pounded to an even thickness 3 tablespoons olive oil HONEY MUSTARD MARINADE/DRESSING 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons yellow mustard 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tsp EACH paprika, dried parsley, salt […]

Burgers

Hamburger Patties 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80/20) may sub ground beef 1 large egg 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs 1 shallot minced 2 garlic cloves minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp EACH dried oregano, salt 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, ground cumin, pepper Easy BBQ Mayo 1/3 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons of your […]

Skillet Chicken Fajitas

Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings -12 fajitas Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts sliced horizontally to create 4 fillets (1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced (any mix of colors) 8-12 flour tortillas Chicken Fajita Marinade 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons […]