chicken nachos by dp

Amazing fully loaded chicken nachos real authentic goodness great for parties. Who doesn't love real great nacho goodness ??? This is a chicken recipe but you can substitute for Steak, Ground Beef, Barbacoa , shrimp or shredded pork as well as vegetarians can use grilled Portabella Mushrooms and grilled…

Skinny, Mini Mexican Meatball Tostada Appetizers by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Delight your guests with these itty, bitty meatballs atop a mini tostada. This is such a yummy and simple appetizer to make that it might just become your go-to recipe! The skinny for each appetizer, 31 calories 1 gram fat and 1 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. So cute and so fun to eat!

Homemade Flour Tortillas for Beginners by myra byanka

Make a recipe of these easy prep tortillas, and freeze what you don't need. They are one of the best bread doughs to freeze because nothing in terms of flavor or consistency changes when thawed. There are many videos on YouTube on how to handmake tortillas. Every chef seems to use a different recipe. Since I love to cook with…

Citrus Salsa by Salad Foodie

Guaranteed to brighten your taste buds, this salsa makes a healthful snack or appetizer, and is delicious as a topping for fish or fish tacos. No added oil or fat, just veggie and citrus 'deliciousness' here!

Incredible Mexican-Style Corn on the Cob by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Street vendors across Mexico sell this delicious grilled corn topped with mayonnaise, chili powder and cheese. I’m making the sauce using a small amount of light mayonnaise and nonfat yogurt. The corn can be grilled or broiled in the oven. I’ve included both ways of cooking it. The skinny for 1 serving, 110 calories, 3.7 grams of fat…

Arroz A La Mexicana by Brett Ede

Ellie's Black Bean & Chipotle Dip by Amos Miller

Thanks to Ellie Kreiger for this healthy and zippy dip - just the thing on a day when you're cooped up, watching movies or a sporting event. It comes together quickly and is ready to enjoy with your favorite chips. I like it as a side with Chicken Enchiladas Suizas.

Easy Chilaquiles by myra byanka

Pull this casserole together in minutes using store-bought rotisserie chicken and canned red or green enchilada sauce. This recipe bypasses frying the tortillas and utilizes a good way to use up stale tortilla chips.

Baked Chicken Chimichangas by Salad Foodie

Skip the messy deep fryer and excess fat absorbed and bake chimichangas instead. Fast to fix and a great way to use up deli roast chicken.

Mexican Rice Pilaf by myra byanka

Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.

4 Cheese Mexican Tortilla Appetizers by Brett Ede

Skinny Breakfast Taco by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

If you’ve never had a breakfast taco, you’re in for a wonderful treat. So popular in Texas where it’s the smaller cousin to the breakfast burrito. This type of taco easily fits in your hand and your mouth, with all your breakfast needs self-contained in one neat, little package. One problem, it’s usually pretty fattening, but not…

Homemade Flavored Flour Tortillas by myra byanka

Flour tortillas are popular in northern Mexico, whereas corn is favored in the central and southern regions. It is just a matter of what grows where. Corn tortillas are rarely used in Tex-Mex enchilada dishes, because unless homemade, they tend to break apart when trying to roll them up. I use them to make stacked enchiladas, which…

Breakfast Tacos (or Tostados) by Salad Foodie

Cinco de Mayo gives everyone an excuse to eat Mexican food for breakfast....or brunch....or dinner! A full recipe below makes 12 generous-size tacos or tostados. Two tacos is ample for most folks! Based on a recipe from jimmiedean.com.

Huevos Rancheros by Salad Foodie

Any excuse to eat Mexican for breakfast works for me, and this version of Huevos Rancheros is as crunchy and delicious as it is colorful. Tortilla chips replace traditional tortillas for the base, topped with black beans, egg, salsa, avocado and cheddar cheese. Now this dish will get the sleepy-heads to the table fast!