Category Archives: Mexican

Shrimp, vegetables, and beans over rice with nuoc cham 8/2/25

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Beebamom

After a non-cooking Friday night due to an event we attended we were supposed to have shrimp tacos on Saturday. As often happens towards the end of the week I was not feeling like what had seemed a good idea … Continue reading →

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Chicken burrito bowl 7/26/25

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Beebamom

Sarah was such a sweetie gathering all the ingredients we needed to make chicken burrito bowls when we got back from our trip. Just think of all the things you like in a burrito and put it in a bowl. … Continue reading →

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Shrimp tacos. 7/4/25

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Beebamom

I realize that shrimp tacos are not quite standard Fourth of July fare. We are having the family over on Sunday for a more traditional burger cookout. For our shrimp tacos John did his usual superlative job of cooking the … Continue reading →

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Chicken burrito bowl. 6/30/25

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Beebamom

This is a great hot night dinner! The basics for the burrito bowl are on –https://www.budgetbytes.com/poor-mans-burrito-bowls/ This is super simple to make. We added rotisserie chicken and avocado. We spiced up the black beans with Rotel and added tortilla chips. … Continue reading →

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Chicken burrito bowl. 6/13/25

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Beebamom

Sarah loves to make bowls. She came up with the idea of a burrito bowl when I was trying to figure out what to do with shredded chicken other than make enchiladas. Other people make burrito bowls as seen here … Continue reading →

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Fish tacos. 6/8/25

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Beebamom

We used tilapia to make our fish tacos but you could use any white fish. The fish cooks quickly in a sauté pan for only about 8 minutes depending on the thickness of your fish. I made a mango and … Continue reading →

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Chicken chili. 6/3/25

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Beebamom

We have not made chicken chili in a long time. In fact the last time was in September of 2023. I was looking for something to make with a shredded rotisserie chicken breast and it popped into my mind. I … Continue reading →

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Chicken enchiladas with Mexican cole slaw 5/27/25

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Beebamom

For our enchiladas John sears the tortillas first so they have a charred flavor. Then I take the tortillas and fill them with shredded chicken, diced onions, shredded cheese, and green enchilada sauce. I nestle them in a 9 x … Continue reading →

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Shrimp tacos. 5/20/25

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Beebamom

Tuesday was definitely Taco Tuesday at our house! Sarah and I went out for lunch and had street tacos and then, according to my menu plan, John and I made shrimp tacos for dinner. John does such a great job … Continue reading →

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Chicken burrito bowl. 5/15/25

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Beebamom

Thursday is Sarah’s night to make dinner. Sarah loves to make bowls. She made us yummy chicken burrito bowls. It consisted of rice, chicken, black beans, corn, chiles, cabbage, salsa, green onions, tortilla chips, and sour cream. She set it … Continue reading →

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