Feliz Cinco de Mayo and a Book Review

We combined my husband, Frank's, 75th birthday on Saturday with Cinco de Mayo for a wonderful Fiesta.  We had about 30 guests, and I wanted to keep things simple.  Life doesn't get much easier than a sheet pan Shrimp Fajita platter. 

Easy Enchiladas #SundayFunday

This easy enchilada recipe has been a staple in our household for many years.  It is not a true enchilada recipe as it uses flour tortillas instead of traditional corn tortillas, but it is easy to make,  delicious to eat, and can be made ahead of time.  

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are featuring Tortillas today......

Chicken Fajita Foil Packets #SundayFunday

All the delicious ingredients of Chicken Fajitas, wrapped up in foil, and cooked on the grill for an easy, fuss-free, mess-free dinner, perfect for Eating Outside.

I wrapped mine up like a burrito, so I didn't even need silverware!!  The Sunday Funday Bloggers are Eating Outside today....

Vegetable Enchilada Casserole #SundayFunday

Fresh vegetables, roasted and then layered with corn tortillas, salsa, and cheese for a hearty, meatless casserole that will please even the most stubborn carnivores.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Fresh Ideas Using Vegetables this week....

Repurposing Meatloaf Two Ways

Last Saturday, my brother, Dick, joined us for dinner.  We had Mass before he was scheduled to arrive so I decided to make Crockpot Meatloaf so it would be ready when we got home.  I made a batch and a half because Rae had said she would make Meatloaf Sandwiches for dinner on Sunday.

As a kid, Mom sometimes packed me leftover meatloaf sandwiches for lunch.  Cold meatloaf on soft bread with ketchup.  I loved it but had never made it myself.  Rae's Meatloaf Sandwich was nothing like that!!!

Chicken Tinga Tacos #SundayFunday

  Tinga is a smoky sauce made of tomatoes, onions, and chipotle peppers.  These tacos are made with chicken baked in this sauce, then shredded and placed into a corn tortilla before being topped with Mexican cheese.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are serving up Tacos today.....

Mexican Pizza for Taco Tuesday

Crisp Corn Tortillas covered with Refried Beans, Cheese, and chopped Tomatoes then topped with Lettuce, Avocado, and a drizzle of Ranch Dressing.

A new Taco Tuesday Recipe and a Book Review

Pizza and Tacos collide in this delicious and easy baked taco recipe.  Perfect for dinner on a Taco Tuesday.

Black Bean and Pumpkin Quesadillas #SundayFunday

Pumpkin, Black Beans and Cheese flavored with Taco Seasoning and served up in crisped flour tortillas make for a perfect Meatless Meal.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are serving up Pumpkin this week.......

Shredded Beef Taco Bowl #SundayFunday

Turn your leftover beef brisket into a second dinner with this easy peasy and delicious Taco Bowl recipe.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Hearty Bowl Meals today..........

Beef Barbacoa Tacos #MultiCookerMonday

 Beef slowly braised in the slow cooker, flavored with orange, chili sauce and vinager.  Shredded and served taco style on corn tortillas.  OH MY YUM!

It is Multi-Cooker Monday.......................

An Ode to Kung Pao Tacos #SundayFunday

 A Haiku from Me to You

Cultures are combined.

Tacos meet Asian filling.

It sure is tasty. 

I'm sure you are wondering why in the heck I am writing a Haiku at all, let alone a Haiku about Kung Pao Tacos.  Well, other than these tacos are incredibly beautiful, much like a work of art.  They are also amazingly delicious.  A masterpiece from the kitchen.  They also give Taco Tuesday an Asian atmosphere so there is the cultural aspect, kind of like going to a museum.  Ok, okay.....all of what I say is true but the real reason?

It's Sunday Funday and we are sharing Food Poetry........

Slow Cooker Mahi Mahi Tacos #MultiCookerMonday

A perfect Lenten Friday, Mexican Monday or Taco Tuesday Meal that takes only a few minutes hands on time and a couple of hours in the slow cooker and you have wonderful, flaky fish and savory, tender vegetables ready to be made in to these incredible, healthy and nutritious tacos.

It's Multi-Cooker Monday.........

Air Fryer Taquitos #MultiCookerMonday

The Teen is a huge Taquito fan and I usually keep a box of store bought in the freezer for her to heat up for herself and friends.  One day the box in the freezer was empty and I had just completed the Costco run where I normally purchase them.  So onto Google I went and found this easy, quick air fryer recipe.  The Teen said they are even better than the store bought version.

Join us for Multi-Cooker Monday..................

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole #BakingBloggers

Black beans and roasted butternut squash combined with other fresh vegetables and layered between corn tortillas topped with sour cream and enchilada sauce.  This is a wonderful addition to your Mexican Monday or Taco Tuesday rotation.

The Baking Bloggers are celebrating Pumpin or Butternut Squash today.......

Mexican Shrimp Casserole #FishFridayFoodies

 This casserole is chock full of all the Mexican flavors that your family loves and goes together quickly and easily for a great Fish Friday or Mexican Monday meal.

The Fish Friday Foodies are visiting Mexico today........

Grilled Quesadilla and The Weekly Menu #sponsored

Our little local beach has opened up here and the Teen was excited to go with one of her friends.  I dropped them off and a short time later she called and said they had run into another friend and he was going to bring them home and so they could hang out by the pool.

She also mentioned that they were STARVING.......

Taco Crepes #CincodeMayoRecipes

Looking for a different, unique dinner to celebrate Cinco de Mayo while we are sheltering at home?  These delicious cornmeal crepes stuffed with taco filling and cheese, sprinkled with even more cheese and baked are a delicious way to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo or any Mexican Monday or Taco Tuesday.

The Festive Foodies are sharing Cinco de Mayo recipes with you today.  Just in time to start planning your celebration.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas #MultiCookerMonday

All the ingredients for these chicken fajitas go into a slow cooker while you are busy living your life.  When it's time to eat, shred the chicken, set out some tortillas and garnishes and dig in.

Join us as we share our favorite small kitchen appliance recipes.......

Camarones al mojo de ajo #LitHappens

Tender, plump, juicy shrimp drowned in garlic, butter and lime juice. Absolutely amazing.

This dish was inspired by We Never Asked for Wings, our Lit Happens book club pick this month......