Quesadilla Night

 

I love Quesadilla nights.

We haven't done this in a while.

Before that,

Some Sparkling fruity drink to start.

This was so refreshing,

Cheers!

I made this Seafood Salad for Appetizer.

I like having something Seafood 

if we are having something meaty for main dish.

It's just the mix Seafood

I addes some olive oil, Lemon and some seasoning.

Don't forget the lime!

Easy peasy.

Hubby made Steak Quesadilla.

Its so good every time.

Adding all the fixins just makes it better!!

I hope you are having a great week!!

xo

Fajita Board

 

I love my variety of Charcuterie Boards

I can't explain how fun it is to make these!

We all grilled the meat and sautee the veggies.

Details are pretty much in the picture.

I just want to share some ideas with you guys!

Let me know what you think!!

It was perfection and so good!!

Have a good weekend!!!

xo

Mexican Corn Dip

 

Having the Griddle makes me so excited about

all of the food we are able to make next!

The options are endless!

Hubby made this and it was just so perfect!

While he's making our Main Dish outside,

I was in charge for the Appetizer.

He still did help me making this. 

I wanted something creamy and fresh and just a good dip.

MEXICAN CORN DIP

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

½–2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

2 cups corn kernels (from 3–4 raw ears)

2 cloves garlic, chopped

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

⅓ cup sour cream

4 tablespoons salted butter

⅓ cup olive oil mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt)

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

¾ cup crumbled cotija cheese

1 grilled ear of corn, kernels removed from the cob

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the Spice Mix: In a bowl, combine chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add corn kernels, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of the spice mix. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the corn is tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Create the Creamy Base: Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy. Add sour cream and cook until warmed throughout. If desired, thin the dip with a splash of milk.
4. Prepare the Spicy Butter: In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add 3 teaspoons of the spice mix and a pinch of chili flakes and salt. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
5. Mix the Mayo and Lime: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and lime juice with a pinch of salt.
6. Assemble the Dip: Transfer the creamy corn mixture into a wide serving bowl. Top with grilled corn kernels, drizzle with the mayo-lime mixture, and swirl in the spicy butter. Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
7. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

I'm so glad I found the Cotija Cheese!

I think that was important!

It turned out sooooo good!!!

Let me know what you guys think!

Hubby's Fajita Burrito!

Hubby's Fajita Burrito turned out perfect too!

I had Fajita Burrito in one of the Mexican restaurant we ate

at in Missouri from then 

It's a kind of burrito I only like,

It was so good!

Pretty much a Fajita in a Burrito.

Sooo good!!!

xo

Pizza Quesadilla

 

Here again for another Easy meal!

I like trying different recipes especially for the Boys 

So they don't eat the same thing all the time. 

This one was one of the easiest.

The boys loves Pizza.

I mean who doesn't 

But when you have a picky one you have to stick to their favorite Pizza topping.

ALL YOU NEED

-Tortilla wrap

-Pepperoni 

-Ham

-Pizza Sauce

-Mozzarella Cheese

DIRECTIONS:

-Spread Pizza Sauce on one side or Tortilla 

-Add the meats or any topping you desire, Sprinkle with Cheese

-Cook in a pan sprayed with cooking spray

-Fold the Tortilla when its hot and flip after a few minutes.

Easy peasy!!

You can't go wrong with Easy recipes like this.

Do it the way you want!!

It will be good!!!

Let me know what you guys think!!!!

xo

Blueberry Margaritas

 

Love making pretty drinks Alcoholic or not and this is probably one of my favorite!

So refreshing!!

The prettiest Margarita!!

FOR THE BLUEBERRY SYRUP:

• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup water

FOR  COCKTAIL:

• 2 oz silver tequila
• 0.5 oz orange liqueur
• 1.5 oz blueberry syrup
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• Salt and lime slices/wedges, for rimming the glasses
• Fresh blueberries, for garnish (optional)

FOR THE BLUEBERRY SYRUP:

1. Combine the berries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan and set over medium heat.
2. Bring to a simmer and cook, mashing the berries gently with the back of a spoon, for about 10 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
4. Once cool, pass the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the solids; discard the solids. This is an optional step – see note below.
5. The syrup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to one week.

FOR COCKTAIL:

1. To a shaker filled with ice, add the tequila, orange liqueur, syrup, and lime juice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to combine and thoroughly chill the ingredients.
2. Rub a lime wedge around the rims of the serving glass and then place the rim in a shallow dish or plate of salt. 
3. Fill the glass with ice and then strain the margarita into the glass. Garnish with a lime wedge/slice and more blueberries. Serve immediately.

What's better than Margarita?

Hubby's Enchiladas...

Of course!

Hubby plated it like Restaurant and it just made it extra better!

We also had some Chips and Dips to eat with it.

The most perfect Dinner!!

Let me know what you think!

xo

Taco Pizza

I have been wanting to make Homemade Taco Pizza.

Hubby may not be a fan but I'm glad he gave it a try.

This was so good for me.

I love how loaded it is and you can put whatever you want in it.

Let me know what you guys think!

Taco Pizza

Ingredients

• 14 oz Pizza Dough
• 16 oz refried beans, warmed
• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded 

Optional Toppings:

• shredded lettuce
• sour cream
• diced tomato
• diced avocado
• sliced black olives
• corn chips
• taco sauce
• diced avocados
• doritos chips, crumbled
• taco sauce

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Unroll pizza dough and place pizza dough (and parchment paper) on top of a baking sheet or pizza pan. Par-bake the dough for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat, until no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook an additional minute.
• Remove pizza crust from oven and top with the warmed refried beans and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle with cheese and taco meat. Return to oven for an additional 6 to 7 minutes, until pizza crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Top with any optional toppings you would like! Enjoy!
  
  
  
  
  
  

Also made this Shirley temple that just so good.

( SHIRLEY TEMPLE )

We also made a few Appetizers to go with the Pizza.

Chips and Salsa and Frozen Taquitos that we dressed up of course.

It was Perfection!

Enjoy!!

xo

Smashburger Tacos

 

We have been seeing this all over the internet,

It definitely looked so good.

We have finally made it.

I would say it is definitely good!

..And it's not really hard to make.

We were worried that the meat would not cook.

But it was perfect!

INGREDIENTS

Smash Burger Tacos

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 tortillas, flour
• 8 slices of cheese
• Salt
• Black pepper

Big Mac Special Sauce

• 1/4 cup mayo
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp dill pickle juice
• 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1/2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Toppings

• Iceberg lettuce, shredded
• Tomato, chopped
• Dill pickles

INSTRUCTIONS

1. First prepare the special sauce.  In a small bowl combine the mayo, ketchup, pickle juice, yellow mustard, and relish. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Optional: You can also add garlic powder and onion powder. Set aside.
2. Next divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions.  They should be 2 oz each.  Gently press one portion of the raw beef into each of the tortillas with your fingers.  It should be completely flattened, or smashed into the tortilla.  Season with salt and black pepper.
3. Next heat up a large skillet or griddle, over medium-high heat.  Add the tacos, ground beef side down, to the hot surface. The number of tacos you can cook at once will depend on the size of your pan / griddle.  Press down on the tortilla side with another pan or skillet, burger press, or any heavy object and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
4. Next flip the taco burgers and place a slice of cheese on top of the beef patty.  Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes to let the cheese melt. Remove from the heat.
5. Add the burger sauce, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and dill pickle slices to the tacos.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Had ( Raspberry Margarita )

with this awesome meal and and it was perfect!

Our usual Cheese dip.

Sooo good!!!

Let me know what you guys think!

xo

Cheesy Taco Sticks

 

Easy meals during the week is my favorite.

These are perfect for School lunch for the kids too,

I sure did packed the leftovers.

It was such a hit.

Let me know what you guys think!

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 tube Pillsbury Pizza Dough
• 5 colby jack and cheddar cheese sticks, halved
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Lightly coat a large baking sheet with non-stick spray and set aside.
• Cook the ground beef in a skillet, breaking up with a wooden spoon until fully browned and crumbled. Drain any fat and return skillet to stove top. Mix in the taco seasoning packet (but no water), and stir until fully coated. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.*
• Spread the pizza dough out until it's flat and cut in half lengthwise and then 4 cuts up and down, creating a total of 10 small rectangles. Place about a tablespoon or more of the taco meat in the center of each pizza dough, top with a halved cheese stick and then carefully roll up the pizza stick, making sure to pinch all seams closed.
• Combine the melted butter, garlic powder and parsley in a small bowl and brush it on the tops of the cheesy taco sticks. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve hot with your favorite taco toppings!

Enjoy!