Mexican Stuffed Peppers (Vegetarian Options)

After receiving two giant red peppers in my grocery order, I decided to make stuffed peppers. I went a little different from a usual stuffed peppers recipe and made it more like a taco style stuffed peppers. It can be made with lean ground beef or vegetarian with ground meat substitute or just beans. I’veContinue reading “Mexican Stuffed Peppers (Vegetarian Options)”

Recipes for a Cultural Experience-Easy Dinners: Leftover Taco/Enchiladas Bake (Vegetarian Options)

Sometimes when I make a Taco Bar or Fajitas, I have a little left over. Usually, we get two nights of dinners for two or one for four if my kids are home. There will often be a bit left of the meat (or meat substitute) and vegetables. Making a baked enchilada type of tacoContinue reading “Recipes for a Cultural Experience-Easy Dinners: Leftover Taco/Enchiladas Bake (Vegetarian Options)”

Recipes for a Cultural Experience-Easy Dinners: Taco Bar- Vegetarian Options

As I’ve said in other posts, we often travel to Mexico. I love the culture and the food. I try to make some easy dishes that I’ve eaten there and here. Every night can be taco night in my house. I love a taco any way I make them. Sometimes I want a quick mealContinue reading “Recipes for a Cultural Experience-Easy Dinners: Taco Bar- Vegetarian Options”

Traveling for a Cultural Experience-Mexican Winter Escape

We are on a winter escape in Cancun Mexico. After 6 months of recovering from rotator cuff, bicep and clavicle surgery, I needed a stress free escape. The last half of the year was very painful and difficult. One of the most trying times I’ve experienced. Fortunately I see the light at the end ofContinue reading “Traveling for a Cultural Experience-Mexican Winter Escape”

Recipes for a Cultural Experience—Quick Steak Fajitas (Vegetarian and Chicken Options)

It’s always taco/fajita night in our house. Often I make lean ground beef or vegetarian chorizo or vegetarian crumbles and make a taco bar. Sometimes I want a quicker meal ready. This recipe uses steak for the fajitas. I prefer a good cut if I’m using steak. I use a rib eye, t-bone or stripContinue reading “Recipes for a Cultural Experience—Quick Steak Fajitas (Vegetarian and Chicken Options)”