Thanks to everyone who participated in our Cinco de Mayo Giveaway! The food, recipes, fun and the giveaway has ended. We would like to announce that priya20g was our winner for her “like” on our Bacon Wrapped Roasted Jalapeno Poppers! Congrats! Priya20g – head over to our Giveaway page for details on claiming your prize. … Continue reading
Happy Cinco de Mayo from CookPlantMeditate! Today is the last day to enter our Cinco de Mayo giveaway! Simply click “like” or leave a comment on any this recipe or any of our recipes tagged “Cinco de Mayo” to be automatically entered to win a $25 amazon.com gift card or a brand new tortilla press! … Continue reading
A layer of chicken made “green” with tomatillos, cilantro and jalapeño – a layer of Monterey jack cheese and sour cream – and a layer of red Spanish rice made with leftover salsa make up the 3 color layers of the Mexican Flag into an excellent burrito. Green Chicken About 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken … Continue reading
Agua Fresca is the original flavored water! But this water is free of added sugars, colors and preservatives. Just water and natural flavors from fruit. It’s also delicious! It’s simple: Take your favorite fruits and cut them into thin slices. Place in a pitcher, then fill the pitcher with water. When the water is gone, … Continue reading
The freshness of the tomatoes, along with the contrast of sweet mangoes to spicy jalapeño & onions will have you digging your chips in again and again! Mango Salsa Fresca 4 medium Roma tomatoes, diced (2 cups) 1 small yellow onion, diced finely (1 cup) 1/2 bundle cilantro, chopped (1 cup) 1 small jalapeño, seeds … Continue reading
Like a smooth, sweet corn bread that you can eat with a fork, this recipe is tasty, sweet, and typically served served alongside rice and beans in many Mexican restaurants. Made very simply with few ingredients using masa (corn flour). Masa can typically be found at the grocery store near the hispanic foods, or in the baking aisle … Continue reading
These recipes looked so simple and yummy, I had to try them for myself – and of course, put my own spin on it! I was impressed at the simplicity and flavor of this marinara sauce, as well as the cheater lasagna. Marinara Sauce 2 Tbs olive oil 1 small onion 3 cloves garlic 2 … Continue reading
A favorite in my family – a recipe I made up on the fly one day to accommodate my husband’s favorites: chicken, bacon & ranch. This is a recipe that is never exactly the same, I use different vegetable fillers each time; but the basics of chicken, bacon & ranch are always the same. For … Continue reading
To me, a pot roast should be tender, flavorful and falling apart on my fork. My mother taught me to make an amazing pot roast – my ingredients are a bit different, but I start with the same important basics: chuck roast, seasonings, meat searing and slow cooking. This can be done in the oven … Continue reading
This is a vegetarian meal, vegan if you remove the dairy product garnish. I call it chili, my husband calls it taco soup. A great one pot meal that can easily be done on the stove or in the crock pot. 4 tbs vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 1 small jalapeño, seeds & ribs … Continue reading
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