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Cheesy Chicken Taquitos

January 24, 2021 2658 Views 0 Comments

Cheesy chicken taquitos are a tasty homemade treat that has a hint of spice and hot, melty cheese. For less than $9 a batch, homemade taquitos are a great dinner that will be requested again and again. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

Bean and Cheese Hot Tamales

January 4, 2020 5836 Views 0 Comments

These Hot Tamales have a bean and cheese filling that is a little spicy! For under $6.50, this is a great dinner recipe that keeps well in the freezer. Tamales are definitely a time consuming dish to make so they are usually filled with love and only for special occasions! Or, you can make a huge batch and have them…

Mexican Street Corn

October 12, 2019 2823 Views 0 Comments

For only $1.60 per batch this Mexican Street Corn is sure to spice up your taco night. It is a simple recipe that just requires microwaving and mixing. So anyone’s cooking skills can make it delicious! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

Queso Arepas (Carnival Style)

September 11, 2019 6283 Views 0 Comments

This recipe is my homemade gringa version or queso arepas that you can make at home for under $4 in only 20 minutes! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

Sweet and Spicy Breakfast Burritos

July 27, 2019 2817 Views 2 Comments

This is another of my husband’s recipes that I love! These sweet and spicy breakfast burritos are made with chorizo for spice and my favorite sweet chili sauce for an exciting Asian twist on Mexican breakfast burritos. At only $3 for breakfast for two, this breakfast is a popular one! It’s also our go to camping breakfast, easy to make…

Homemade Chorizo Sausage

July 17, 2019 818 Views 0 Comments

This homemade spicy chorizo sausage recipe is less than $2 per pound. It is packed full of flavor and by making it at home, you control your spice and salt levels! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

Cheesy Sweet Corn Tamales

July 10, 2019 3196 Views 0 Comments

These cheesy sweet corn tamales are my gringa version of Mexican sweet corn tamales. For under $6.50 this is a delicious dinner to make ahead and have on hand during the week. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

Picadillo Empanadas

July 3, 2019 1922 Views 0 Comments

Empanadas are one of my favorite things to make with leftover picadillo, and one of the reasons I always make a huge batch of picadillo! For only $0.81 per empanada, these make a great lunch or dinner when you don’t want to cook. This recipe is for a fairly large batch and could feed 6-10 people (typical serving size of…

Mango Salsa

June 7, 2019 773 Views 0 Comments

This quick mango salsa recipe is a great sweet and savory snack for just over $2. So kick summer off right with this recipe today! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

Frozen Mango Margaritas

May 1, 2019 2597 Views 0 Comments

A tropical take on the classic margarita. These frozen mango margaritas are a dangerous drink. Because they’re so fruity and refreshing it’s easy to drink a lot of them! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)