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Spicy Slaw

By on May 14, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes, Soups & Salads, Vegetarian/Vegan

This is the side dish I made in 2 minutes while my pupusas were cooking.  Technically a pickled slaw is served but I didn’t think that far ahead.  It worked either way. Ingredients: 4 handfuls Green cabbages sliced thin 1-2 jalapeno, seeded and diced 2 green onions, sliced both green and whites Handful of shredded [...]

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Adopt a Gluten Free Blogger –Rock Day Taquitos

Adopt a Gluten Free Blogger –Rock Day Taquitos

By on May 3, 2009 in Crockpot, Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Mexican, Recipes

Every month Book of Yum hosts Adopt a Gluten Free Blogger.  You’re supposed to make one of the recipes of whomever you adopt and then share a post on your adventure on the first of the month.  This month I adopted Blog Schmog (aka glutenfree4goofs) and my adventures in getting to write this was nothing [...]

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Strawberry Margaritas, Hola Bonita

By on April 30, 2009 in Events, Mexican, Recipes

Do you know what is really fun to do after a long day of work?  Create a new margarita by mixing and tasting.  As I write this I’m on my second Strawberry Margarita and happy with my creation.  With this week’s Friday Foodie Fix secret ingredient being strawberries and Cinco de Mayo approaching, I thought [...]

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Chicken Enchiladas –Gluten Free, Dairy Free

By on April 20, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes

After seeing the results of my cooking time poll, most folks had 30 minutes or less to cook dinner.  I’ve been hearing this over and over so I’m going to categorize which meals take 30 minutes or less to pull together.  This recipe is tagged Minute Meals as I hope to help you create a [...]

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Refried Beans with Dried Bean Guide

Refried Beans with Dried Bean Guide

By on April 19, 2009 in Crockpot, Game Day Food, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

I love to have refried beans on hand.  You never know when a party will break out or the desire for a Mexican meal.  They go together well with so many proteins, vegetables and grains.  Your options are only limited to your imagination.  So imagine how you’ll use them! Ingredients: 1 bag dried organic pinto [...]

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Mini Tomatillo Chicken Burgers

By on April 14, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes

These are my favorite “fun dish” I’ve made this month.  They tasted so good.  This meal would be great for company or any day of the week.  I made mine on a Monday night! Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken breast 1 pound ground chicken thigh ½ orange pepper, finely diced ¼ -½ red onion, finely [...]

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Black Bean Cakes

Black Bean Cakes

By on April 14, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

Quick easy recipe that can be served on a plate, wrapped in lettuce or a tortilla, on a bun or make them teeny tiny mini cakes and serve them on top of a tortilla chip!  You get the idea.  How will you serve up your black bean cakes? Ingredients: 1 can organic black beans rinsed [...]

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5 Minute Guacamole Everyone Loves

5 Minute Guacamole Everyone Loves

By on April 13, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Fruit & Vegetables, Game Day Food, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

This is very quick and easy and everyone always asks me for the recipe.  It must taste difficult to make because in reality, it’s not. Ingredients: 2 large ripe Haas Avocados (dark and soft, not mushy) ½ red onion diced Large handful of fresh cilantro chopped Celtic Sea Salt & Pepper 2 limes ½ orange [...]

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Gluten Free Jalapeno Poppers

By on April 13, 2009 in Fruit & Vegetables, Game Day Food, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

Ingredients: 12 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise, stems, seeds and membranes removed 6 ounces cream cheese, let it set out to soften 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or less, to taste 2 large cage free eggs 2 tablespoons organic milk 8 teaspoons of a [...]

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Quinoa Salad, It’s a Meal

By on April 11, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Fruit & Vegetables, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

This salad is packed with protein and great if you are living gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian or vegan.  If you need meat in what you eat, add it, but it can stand up on it’s own.  When adding the corn, my favorite is to grill a couple ears, cut off the kernels and add [...]

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Chipotle Burgers Topped with Tomatillo Salsa

By on April 3, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes

I love the smoky flavor of chipotle and cumin.  It can really change a boring corn soup into something exciting.  Well it can do the same for ground turkey.   In my effort to eat less beef, I’ll be making burgers this month with ground chicken and turkey with a little sausage added in once in [...]

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Vegetarian Huevos Rancheros- Gluten Free and Dairy Free

By on April 1, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

Another quick fix meal for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack time that is gluten free and dairy free.  The key is to have already made the corn tortillas, refried beans and salsa.  You could of course use some purchased from the store. The only other ingredient used was 2 scrambled eggs, 1 per tortilla.  Warm [...]

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Buffalo & Beef Chili with Goats Eyes

Buffalo & Beef Chili with Goats Eyes

By on March 28, 2009 in Crockpot, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Mexican, Recipes

It’s been cold and damp for the past few days so I was very happy that Chili was on my menu.  I’ve had this package of buffalo on my inventory list for some time just waiting to be used.  I had found it hiding at the bottom of my chest freezer when I had finally [...]

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Shrimp Tostados

By on March 14, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes

These little treats are great for breakfast, lunch or dinner and even as appetizers.  What could be more versatile?  You can also use whatever protein suits your fancy.  Beef, pork, chicken or even keep it vegetarian with peppers and onions or chipotle mushrooms.  They are also gluten free and casein free.  ¡Buenos Dias! Ingredients: Corn [...]

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Chipotle Shrimp

By on March 14, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes

Shrimp is a wonderful mild pallet in which to paint your favorite combination of seasonings.  It is also a very quick fix protein for your meal.  Pair up these spicy Chipotle Shrimp with Tostados, Pizza, Tacos, Fruit Salsas, rice and refried beans and whatever else you can imagine.  Remember the two secrets to cooking shrimp: [...]

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Creamy and Regular Tomatillo Salsa -Gluten Free & Casein Free

Creamy and Regular Tomatillo Salsa -Gluten Free & Casein Free

By on March 12, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Fruit & Vegetables, Game Day Food, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

I will warn you up front, this is hard to stop eating.  The flavors dance on your tongue and cause you to keep picking up chip after chip and dipping and eating.  I couldn’t stop myself.  This is a great salsa but an amazing creamy salsa too.  I will find many ways to use these [...]

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