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Shrimp tacos with spicy black beans. 12/3/21
So good and so easy! John defrosted some shrimp and seasoned them with salt, chili powder, Old Bay, garlic powder, and cumin. They were sautéed in olive oil spray. In the meantime I got the toppings together- shredded cabbage, cilantro, … Continue reading
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Chicken enchiladas with spicy slaw. 11/19/21
In the recipe for these chicken enchiladas there are four sections.1) cook the chicken 2) make the salsa verde 3) heat the tortillas in hot oil and 4) assemble and bake in a casserole dish. Daunting! My four steps are … Continue reading
Mexican chicken parmesan with zucchini and leeks. 10/28/21
What?! Mexican chicken parmesan? It’s not a long story. I looked in my pantry shortly before dinner and there were no canned tomatoes. Zero. What I did have was a container of salsa in the refrigerator and some tomato paste. … Continue reading
Posted in American, Italian, Kitchen tips, Mexican, Poultry, Vegetables
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Shrimp tacos with spicy black beans. 10/21/21
I think the key to this dish is perfectly cooked shrimp and an array of toppings. John did a stellar job on the shrimp and also toasted up the tortillas over the open flame on the stovetop. I prepared the … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Kitchen tips, Legumes, Mexican, pescatarian, Shellfish, Southwest U.S., Vegetables
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Chicken tacos with spicy black beans. 9/2/21
I eat my tacos with a knife and fork rather than folded up. It definitely takes me longer to eat them that way. The longer I eat the more satisfied I feel. John ate three hand-held tacos in less time … Continue reading
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Shrimp tacos with spicy black beans 8/7/21
Who doesn’t love taco night?! When we have tacos I set up a make your own taco bar so it is up to me to get all the condiments ready and cook the beans while John is responsible for cooking … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Healthy tips, Kitchen tips, Legumes, Mexican, pescatarian, Recipes, Shellfish, Southwest U.S., Vegetables
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Chicken enchiladas with spicy slaw. 7/19/21
This dinner can be made easily using some convenience products. John shredded some rotisserie chicken while I sautéed onions, garlic, and chopped jalapeño peppers. I combined the chicken with the veg and added some jarred salsa verde and shredded cheese. … Continue reading
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Deconstructed fish tacos. 7/13/21
For Taco Tuesday I decided to skip the tortillas and put my taco innards on a plate. The thing with tacos is once you have taken your first bite they are hard to put down so you just keep eating … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Fish, Healthy tips, Mexican, pescatarian, rice, Southwest U.S., Vegetables
Tagged mahi mahi, Tacos
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Fish tacos, spicy black beans, watermelon salad. 6/1/21
For Taco Tuesday John pan-roasted some Pacific cod with a dusting of spices, we heated up a can of black beans with some spicy salsa, and I cut up a mango and made a watermelon, mint, cucumber, red onion, and … Continue reading
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Dining out – Grand Junction, CO and Moab, UT
I have been finding a few better choices for lunches and dinners. Here are some suggestions for you to try the next time you are faced with a restaurant decision. Corn tortilla grilled shrimp taco This salad was part of … Continue reading
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