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Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas Recipe (Or Leftover Turkey!)

November 29, 2019 by Faith 9 Comments

In this Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas Recipe, sliced deli meat stands in for tortillas to roll up a savory cheesy chicken filling for a delicious low carb take on enchiladas! It’s a great way to use rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey after Thanksgiving.

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 with the fresh bright flavors of cilantro or salsa fresca and a crumbly, salty cheese that I find irresistible.…

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....

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 17 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....

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