Build Your Own Breakfast Burrito at Home


Updated 05/21/12 5:49 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Homemade Breakfast Burritos

The breakfast burrito: a divine combination of vegetables, meat (sometimes), cheese, eggs, and hot sauce all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. It's the perfect hangover remedy and it's incredibly satisfying. A few weeks ago, I had a craving for a breakfast burrito. But in an effort to not let the contents of my fridge go to waste, I set out to see if I could make my own and still be satisfied. I Read more

Chipotle Sets a New Gold Standard


Updated 03/14/11 1:17 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Chipotle Unveils Limited-Time Gold Foil Wrapper

What else is new at Chipotle besides its fast-casual Asian concept? Why, a new gilt look! The Mexican grill announced today that, for the next four months, it'll switch from its well-recognized silver foil burrito wrapper to one that's colored gold. The point behind the marketing-minded switch? To call attention to its "gold ingredients" and mission statement of "Food With Integrity," made with Read more

Let's Dish: What's Your Favorite Mexican Food?


Updated 02/21/11 5:25 PM · Posted by · 23 comments

Favorite Mexican Foods

All this margarita talk has got me craving Mexican food! While I love a delicious bowl of guacamole and an addictive queso, my all-time favorite Mexican dish is tacos. Salmon tacos, beef tacos, chicken tacos — I don't discriminate against certain proteins. Hard tacos, soft tacos: what's not to love about this versatile dish that can be filled and topped with an endless array of ingredients? On Read more

Thai Green Curry Chickpea Burritos


Updated 08/03/11 11:26 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Vegan Thai Burrito Recipe

We know you're huge fans of Trader Joe's. Here, resident vegan girla shares her recipe for Thai green curry chickpea burritos. All of the ingredients can be found at your local Trader Joe's. When we were visiting my sister in Northern California recently, she made us these fabulous burritos. The ingredients are from Trader Joe’s, so I was sure to pick the items up before returning to Trader Read more

Monday's Leftovers: Beef and Potato Burritos


Updated 02/08/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fast and Easy Beef and Potato Burritos Recipe

After a hectic start to the week, a late night taqueria run might sound terribly tempting, but avoid the caloric pitfalls of eating out by making your own version of a taqueria special at home: beef and potato burritos. Build a healthier burrito, starting with last night's 90-percent lean ground beef and aromatics such as onion and jalapeño for heat. Save yourself time and effort by browning Read more

Yummy Links: From Burritos to Rhubarb Bread Pudding


Updated 04/30/10 6:55 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

How to Build a Burrito Bar and Other Food News

Learn how to build a burrito bar. — Chow Everything you need to know about Grüner Veltliner. — Eat Me Daily Five superfoods to incorporate into your daily diets. — The Epi-Log Meet the 50 worst restaurants in the world. — Huffington Post Food One man claims he has not consumed any food or drink in over 70 years.— Good Bite David Chang and Michael Pollan are two of Time's most Read more

Come Party With Me: Winter Weekend — Menu


Updated 01/13/10 6:15 AM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Menu and Recipes For Winter Weekend Getaway

It's my best friend's birthday this weekend, and to celebrate, a group of 12 friends are headed to my parents' cabin in the Sierra Nevada mountains. We'll enjoy lots of delicious foods and decadent desserts. To kick things off on Friday night, we'll make a huge pot of Italian chicken chili with pancetta crouton toppers. This hearty and filling dish is the perfect start to a cold Winter weekend. Read more

How to Build a Better Burrito


Updated 07/29/09 2:35 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

How to Build a Better Burrito

If you've taken my Chipotle burrito quiz, you know that these simple Mexican wraps can contain some very serious calories. It's easier to eat smart when making burritos at home, but what about when eating out? By making a few smart choices at the burrito counter, you can make your meal lower in calories and fat and better for you overall. Here's how. You probably know that regular black beans, Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Beef and Cabbage Wraps


Updated 02/08/12 10:47 AM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Beef and Cabbage Wraps

If BBQ gurus Pat and Gina Neely were to make a Mexican burrito, it would probably look a lot like this dish. The filling is a simple mixture of ground beef, onion, corn, and bottled barbecue sauce. Instead of a salsa or guacamole topping, a heaping spoonful of crunchy coleslaw is placed atop the meat. Although cheese isn't on the ingredient list, a sprinkling of cheddar cheese is a welcome Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Black Bean and Corn Tacos


Updated 02/08/12 10:47 AM · Posted by partysugar · 5 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Black Bean and Corn Tacos

Take a Tex-Mex vacation with these vegetarian tacos. A simple but flavorful mixture of black beans, corn, fresh zucchini, and prepared enchilada sauce makes a delicious filling. The recipe is incredibly versatile, so feel free to get creative. Mushrooms are a tasty alternative to zucchini, and any type of bean can be substituted for the black beans. Learn the technique when you read more Read more