Learn to make my family’s Mexican Rice recipe! It’s easy to make and so delicious with chicken and vegetable flavors. It’s the perfect Mexican side dish! Is this Mexican recipe the same as Spanish Recipe? Well, let’s see….You say tomato, I say tomahto…lol! Yep, they’re the same thing! Both dishes have the same basic ingredients such – rice,…
Side Dishes
No meal is complete without a tasty side dish. Whether you need vegetables, rice, pasta or another favorite side dish, you'll find the our best side dish recipes here.
Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)
These Two-Ingredients Refried Beans are all you need to complete your Mexican meals! Nothing fancy, nothing fake, just great beans from an easy recipe. Seriously guys, I can’t live without my refried beans! They are comfort food for me. I even like the smell while cooking them at home. Weird huh? My mom used to…
Summer Pasta Salad For Two
Make this super delicious Summer Pasta Salad with zucchini, basil, grape tomatoes and fresh mozzarella mixed with a homemade tomato vinaigrette. Perfect on its own for a light meal or just add some grilled chicken or shrimp. So good! Tonight was my night off from the gym so this means I got to cook a…
Skinny Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Carb lovers, these Skinny Cheddar Bay Biscuits are for you! These biscuits are golden on top, and moist and fluffy on the inside. I haven’t been to Red Lobster in a long time since I like to cook my own seafood at home but I do miss their amazing cheese biscuits! Yeah, you know what I’m…
Grilled Parmesan Asparagus
Grilled Parmesan Asparagus sprinkled with olive oil, salt & pepper and a little lemon zest. That’s all they need to be delish! Best of all, they can be grilled right alongside the main dish and they cook up quick! How to choose good asparagus When buying fresh asparagus at the grocery store, select stalks that…
Traditional Mexican Sopa
Learn to make this Traditional Mexican Sopa (soup) at home with my delicious, easy & simple method. Make it with any pasta shape you like: fideo, coditos, conchitas, letritas, etc. Sometimes the best dishes you have in your life are the simple ones that you’ve eaten since you were a child. The ones you think nobody…
Parmesan Penne Pasta with Bacon
Parmesan Penne Pasta with Bacon. So delicious and easy to make you’ll be finding yourself wanting to make it as a main entree! Just add some grilled chicken or shrimp and you’re set! Sometimes the tastiest foods are the most simple. And when you’re in a hurry to make a delicious weeknight dinners, pastas…
Caesar Green Bean Salad
Caesar Green Bean Salad is a twist of the classic Caesar salad. Works perfectly for weeknight dinners as well as a simple no-fuss holiday side dish that will surely impress your guests. Did you know that the original Caesar Salad was invented in Tijuana Mexico? I did not know this until a few weeks…
Lemon-Thyme Muffins
Enjoy these simple & savory Lemon-Thyme Muffins! They are delicious on their own but pair perfectly with any saucy & hearty recipe. Baking for two people is difficult at times when most recipes are for large quantities that end up in too much leftovers. This recipe works since it only makes 6 muffins that you…