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

Savory Sight: Sour Cream Chicken Enchinachos


Updated 11/23/10 5:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Picture of Enchilada Nachos

Having a hard time choosing between enchiladas and nachos for dinner? Take a look at the delicious compromise shared by thehungrytexan in Savory Sights: Getting creative with leftovers this week and making Sour Cream Chicken Enchinachos — all the flavors of the full-size enchilada in a finger food! Do you have a creative and delicious dish you'd like you show us? Then upload your pictures in Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken Enchiladas


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Although chicken enchiladas can sometimes be heavy, this recipe lightens the classic Tex-Mex favorite. The filling is a mixture of mushrooms, red peppers, onions, fresh herbs, and sautéed chicken chunks. Skim-milk ricotta cheese binds the stuffing together, and whole-wheat tortillas make the meal more fit-friendly. To save time, use a store-bought enchilada sauce. For a fiesta-inspired feast, Read more

Chicken Enchiladas Two Ways — Beginner and Expert


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Easy and Expert Recipes For Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas aren't always a fast and easy dinner option, but with a few adjustments, you can surprise your family by serving them as an indulgent midweek meal. Cut extra time by using cubed pieces of already-cooked chicken and pre-grated cheese, and you'll have the steaming casserole in literally 30 minutes. Having friends over for the weekend? Impress a crowd with enchiladas made from Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Mexican-Style Eggs


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by partysugar · 3 comments

Easy Mexican-Style Eggs Cooked in Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Ever since I made them baked in tomato sauce, I can't stop craving eggs. In the style of huevos rancheros, this recipe combines eggs with refried beans and corn tortillas. Instead of baking them, the eggs are cooked in a spicy enchilada sauce. Topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of sharp cheese, these Mexican-inspired eggs are one uncomplicated, but wildly gratifying meal. Check Read more

Come Party With Me: Cinco de Mayo — Menu


Updated 04/28/09 10:20 AM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Come Party With Me: Cinco de Mayo — Menu

Just because Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday this year doesn't mean you can't entertain! I've got a delicious menu that consists of fast, yet flavorful Mexican dishes. Invite friends over for an early celebration this weekend, or wait until Tuesday evening to party on the actual date. Start by taking some help from the store and purchase your favorite brand of guacamole and fresh tomato salsa. Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Layered Turkey Enchiladas


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 5 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Layered Turkey Enchiladas

Can't wait for Thanksgiving? This Tex-Mex-style meal is for you! It uses classic Thanksgiving ingredients to create a lasagna-like dish. Turkey is tossed with stir-fried vegetables, enchilada sauce, and cranberry sauce. The mixture is layered with cheese between corn tortillas before being baked until crisp and gooey. This dish is also a great way to transform leftovers. Feel free to substitute Read more

Chicken Enchiladas Two Ways — Beginner and Expert


Updated 09/06/08 2:54 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 5 comments

Chicken Enchiladas Two Ways — Beginner and Expert

Can't make your way to Mexico? Take a hiatus with a Monterrey-inspired meal. While the basic chicken enchilada recipe calls for salsa verde, which often already includes roasted poblano chiles, the second recipe requires roasting the peppers yourself. Don't be intimidated by the task —it's as simple as holding the poblanos for a few minutes over a flame and then peeling off the charred skin — Read more

Monday's Leftovers: Enchiladas with Fresh Mango Salsa


Updated 05/06/08 7:25 PM · Posted by partysugar · 9 comments

Monday's Leftovers: Enchiladas with Fresh Mango Salsa

Use the elements left over from last night's bean and roasted corn salad to make a platter of oozing enchiladas. The salad acts as the filling for the enchiladas and the mango salsa tops the finished dish. These exceptional enchiladas are perfect for a vegetarian Cinco de Mayo celebration. If you don't have a leftover corn and bean salad, the recipe details how to make it from scratch. To see Read more

Monday's Leftovers: What Would You Do With Leftover Enchiladas?


Updated 08/18/09 2:04 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 8 comments

Monday's Leftovers: What Would You Do With Leftover Enchiladas?

When I decided to write about enchiladas for last night's Sunday Dinner, I wasn't totally sure how I would spin them into Monday's Leftovers. You could always reheat them and enjoy them again, however I was hoping to find something a little more exciting. One of the things I thought of — I haven't tried it, but I thought it could be interesting — was to puree the remaining enchiladas (only if Read more