What are Huevos Rancheros?

Huevos Rancheros is a traditional Mexican dish made up of warmed corn tortillas, a cooked salsa (red tomato salsa or green tomatillo salsa), and fried eggs. It is pronounced way-vows-rhan-che-rohs and translates meaning rancher's eggs.

They are frequently served with refried beans or black beans on top or as a side, and you can garnish them with various toppings.

This version is easy to prepare and is fairly quick compared to other versions. That is thanks to a food processor, because we skip the option of roasting the tomatoes and veggies for speed (though there's no lack in fresh flavor), and here  the recipe calls for ground chili powder rather than managing the steps of whole dried peppers.

This Huevos Rancheros is practically perfect and such a welcome comforting way to start the day. You may even likely find you are craving it for not only breakfast but lunch or dinner too!

Make it a complete meal served with chorizo or sausage, and don't forget that side of beans.

Chicken Tinga Tacos

Tired of the same taco recipe over and over? This is a delicious, flavorful recipe to brighten up that same old rotation.

This stove-top simmered chicken tinga makes an impressive taco filling and there's really not a whole lot to it. It cooks in 30 minutes meaning you don't have to wait hours and hours like you do for a shredded beef or pork taco filling.

If however you do have more time, you could easily get away with simmering it low and slow in the crockpot slow cooker or instant pot instead (it should be done in about 3 to 4 hours on low heat), which should make it even easier to shred chicken quickly.

Is it Spicy?

Yes, chicken tinga is deliciously spicy because of the added chipotle chiles in the dish. I've listed to add 1 - 3 chipotle chilies to taste depending on the heat level you prefer (we love it with 3!).

Then there is a swap noted in the substitutes below if you want a milder version with fewer spices.

Turkey Sausage, Kale and Sweet Potato Soup

As it starts to get cold the only thing I want to eat is soup...oh and good carbs (rolls, biscuits, cornbread, homemade bread, etc) and sweets (always sweets). Something about fall just needs good comfort food.

I absolutely love fall and I love all the veggies and fruits in season.

Yes, it's hard to say goodbye to all those deliciously sweet summer berries and that juicy watermelon, and of course the fresh corn on the cob and the tomatoes, but fall has so much goodness to offer like sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, squash, kale, spinach, apples, pomegranate, pears, and canned pumpkin (that ones a joke but also serious in a way.

Yes canned pumpkin is always in season, at least where I live, but I use it probably twice a week in October so it's basically in season for me).

I love that this soup uses both kale and sweet potatoes, it's the perfect fall combo. And the sausage just makes things fast since it's pre-cooked and it keeps this soup hearty (you can also use beef/pork sausage here too).

This soup is like the fall spin on this other recipe I shared. It has an entirely different almost unexpected flavor, which is nice though to switch thing up. I love what the spices add as well as that heat from the chipotle chili powder.

I used 1/2 tsp of the chipotle powder and it was about all my husband could handle. My kids would never be able to handle that much though so I basically had to strain their broth off and add new. Next time I'll just add the heat to my portion since I love it and I'm sure I'll go with a fair amount.

What Should I Serve with this Soup?

The perfect side to this is fresh cornbread. If you want to be a cheater like I have been lately I'm really liking the Fleischmann's cornbread mix. Did I just admit that? I'm using box mixes? Yeah on occasion and I still pull out the Betty Crocker brownie mix sometimes too.

I like the cornbread mix because my kids can make it while I'm making dinner during busy weeknights.

The trick though is to add in 2 Tbsp of applesauce (in addition to the 1/3 cup melted butter it calls for) so it's moist. And if you have time this homemade version is definitely my favorite. Soup and good carbs, yes, it's the perfect fall meal.

More Soup Recipes to Try!

• Vegetable Beef Soup
• Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
• The Best Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
• Creamy Potato Soup

Is there a better summer meal than BBQ chicken, grilled corn on the cob and a side of freshly made coleslaw? Also not pictured, I served this up with loaded baked potatoes, because you can't have too many veggies, right? This is one of my favorite summer meals!

This time, I was so excited to try these grilled chicken skewers made with a new product that recently hit the shelves at Walmart, KC Masterpiece® BBQ Sauce Mix and Dry Rub. I love things spicy so I made my version to have a good kick to it with the delicious honey chipotle combination. It goes so perfectly with grilled chicken with its blend of sweet, spicy, and a little bit smoky, and it most definitely left me craving more.

I love how versatile these mixes are! They come in three varieties, there is Original, Honey, and Habanero, and then with each version you just follow the instructions to add a liquid of your choosing, such as fruit juice, soda, water, or bourbon. I've already tried two varieties because I loved the first so much (I tried the Honey and the Original. With the original I actually just tried it with water and a little apple cider vinegar and it was so tasty)! I also loved how easy it was to make and that I was able to give it my own personal spin for on-the-grill chicken kabobs. It would also be delicious in a grill pan if you don't have skewers!

My whole family agreed we loved this BBQ sauce and we will be eating it again and again this summer spread over chicken, pork, and beef (I also can't wait to try it in pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwiches)! This sauce is true to the saying, "secret's in the sauce". This stuff is finger-licking good and it's destined to be a crowd-pleaser!

Slow Cooker Pork Tacos

Are you ready for some of the best tacos of your life?? Then try these pulled pork tacos now! They taste like the tacos you'd order at a really good Mexican restaurant, and dare I say even better? This pork is delicious on everything, and a fantastic Super Bowl party food (try them on nachos... trust me).

My mom and my kids, who don't like spicy foods, had no complaints about the slight spiciness with these slow cooker pork tacos. But if you don't like spicy at all this may not be the recipe for you (instead you could try the Shredded Beef Taco recipe I have posted and serve them with a mild salsa).

Just be sure to load up these shredded pork tacos with all the that listed goodness... although I think I'd be happy just to eat a bowl of this pork.

Chipotle Lime Hummus Recipe

Once you make homemade hummus you'll never want the store-bought hummus again!

It takes minutes to prepare and the flavor options are endless.

This Mexican version of traditional Middle Eastern hummus makes the perfect midday snack with a bit of protein. Try it—I think you'll be hooked too!

This chipotle-based hummus is fairly spicy, if you love spicy though you may want to add more of the adobo sauce and chilies (which I just kept adding over the top of my hummus because I love spicy, not everyone in my family does though. If you want it more mild just add less of the adobo and peppers).

Then if you want it pretty garlicky go with two cloves in this recipe. You can adjust the ingredients to make this the best hummus for your personal taste—try different variations to find your favorites.

Avocado and Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad with Skinny Chipotle-Lime Ranch

Are you guys getting tired of all the grilled chicken salads I share yet? I know I'm not because I could live on them, especially this one! My husband and I couldn't get over how delicious this salad is even though it's a simple salad. The secret is in the sauce, or dressing in this case. Even though I made it to be light it is still unbelievably tasty. It has the perfect zip from the heat of the chipotle peppers, and it's perfectly creamy from the Greek yogurt and light mayo. And you still have all those classic ranch herbs and spices, like parsley, dill, chives, and onion powder. And let's not forget about the lime, it brightens up the dressing and offers plenty of fresh flavor.

Lean into whatever vegetables are in season for this southwest chicken salad recipe. Canned corn and black beans are a shortcut but reach for cilantro, red onion, red peppers, and celery for flavor and crunch. Sprinkle the top with crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips in lieu of croutons. Keeping your ingredients prepped but not tossed makes this a super easy meal prep that you can enjoy throughout the week—making a quick salad or wrap for lunch or dinner.

Even my kids loved this despite the fact it has some heat. I myself was surprised, I thought they'd be asking for "leaves" without dressing but instead, they were asking for more.