Tex-Mex Archives - An Edible Mosaic™

Low Carb Cheesy Chicken Casserole with Poblano Peppers

October 22, 2018 by Faith 5 Comments

This Low Carb Cheesy Chicken Casserole with Poblano Peppers is a fun Tex-Mex twist on your basic chicken casserole!

I know this is a pretty bold statement, but I have to say, chicken is my favorite protein. Not only is it mild in flavor and aroma (unlike some things like lamb and certain types of seafood), but it’s a wonderful blank slate to showcase other flavors. Chicken lends itself well to any number of cuisines, can be prepared in a variety of different ways, and is one of the most crowd-pleasing meats.…

Low-Carb Leftover Chicken (or Turkey) Enchiladas

February 17, 2017 by Faith 9 Comments

In this Low-Carb Leftover Chicken (or Turkey) Enchiladas recipe, I use sliced deli meat to roll up a savory cheesy chicken filling for a delicious low-carb take on enchiladas. This recipe yields two casserole dishes (about 8 servings) so in the same amount of time it takes to whip up dinner for one night, you’ll have it ready for a second night as well; or stash it in the freezer for later! Like Indian food, I could eat Mexican or Tex-Mex at least a couple times a week and probably never get sick of it. There’s something about the combination of a slow-cooked complex-flavored sauces paired […]...

Coffee-Spiked Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas

February 3, 2017 by Faith 9 Comments

Take 10 minutes to throw this recipe for Coffee-Spiked Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to endless possibilities for dinner. We all have certain meals that we turn to time after time. Chicken soup when we’re sick or chocolate cake for a birthday celebration. A favorite meatless meal on Mondays or pizza on Fridays. A slow-cooked roast or hearty stew in winter....

Cheater’s Salsa {Paleo; Whole30}

January 30, 2017 by Faith 6 Comments

Paleo and Whole30-friendly Cheater’s Salsa puts fire-roasted canned tomatoes to perfect use, combining them with fresh onion, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, and cilantro for an easy sauce similar to restaurant-style salsa that comes together in mere minutes. The past three times I’ve gone to Wegmans I’ve seen a homemade guacamole and fresh salsa display front and center in their produce area. They have all the fixings you need to make your own (tomato, avocado, lime, garlic, jalapenos, cilantro), and there are also tubs of store-made guac and fresh salsa. The last time I saw that display I couldn’t resist anymore (I guess that’s the ingenious […]...

Easy Vegetarian Baked Taquitos {Lactose-Free}

December 16, 2016 by Faith 1 Comment

These kid-friendly lactose-free Easy Vegetarian Baked Taquitos are full of gooey cheese and Tex-Mex flavor, and couldn’t be easier to make! Every December, it’s easy to get swept up in the allure of baking in general and cookie-making in particular. But there’s a whole host of holiday parties going on and we need regular food too, right?!...

Cheesy Beef-Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Easy Roasted Tomato Chili Sauce {Freezer-Friendly}

October 21, 2016 by Faith 15 Comments

These freezer-friendly Cheesy Beef-Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Easy Roasted Tomato Chili Sauce is full of Tex-Mex flavors without too much spicy heat; it’s a real crowd-pleaser! When I was in law school I fell into a weekly Tex-Mex routine with few friends. We’d meet at a local dive on Thursday evenings and order a bunch of different dishes to eat family-style. In addition to the food being great (because we all know sometimes the shadiest dives have the best food), the atmosphere was so much fun: lively with music, bright-colored décor, and lots of laughter. I remember one particularly crazy night that involved an extremely […]...

20-Minute Chicken Fajita Quinoa Dinner Skillet

July 6, 2015 by Faith 14 Comments

This quick-cooking 20-Minute Chicken Fajita Quinoa Dinner Skillet is cooked on the stovetop, and is a great recipe to have up your sleeve for those busy summer nights when you don’t want to heat up the oven or fire up the grill! It’s a great way to use leftover chicken too. So, Mike still won’t eat quinoa. I wish we could be one of those happy dinner households where they make one meal and all sit down to enjoy the same thing together like The Brady Bunch or something. That has just never been the case with us....

Vegetable Beef Taco Wedge Salad {Paleo}

May 30, 2014 by Faith 6 Comments

Oh bloody hell!, I told my niece after told me she was in the mood for tacos again. (What is it with kids and tacos?) And then I realized that our Harry Potter movie marathon had gone on for far too long, as evidenced by me using Ron’s catch phrase again....

Chicken, Corn, and Bell Pepper Enchiladas

February 21, 2014 by Faith 6 Comments

A while ago, a reader requested recipes that freeze and reheat well. Things like casseroles or stews that make good gifts for neighbors or new moms, or are perfect for keeping stocked in your own freezer for busy nights....