Grand Rapids Wet Burritos

My husband grew up in Grand Rapids Michigan, and for as long as we have been married (15 years next week!) he has talked about a gal named Maria, and the Wet Burritos she made at the Mexican Restaurant he and his family frequently visited.  I assumed that a wet burrito was a burrito with salsa on …

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Winter Salsa

Even though I am not Mexican, I love celebrating Cinco de Mayo.  Basically it's because it gives me the freedom to eat as much Mexican food as I want!  But let's be honest, does one REALLY need a reason to eat Mexican?  No, I think not.  *lol* ANYWAY, the one downside to Cinco de Mayo bei…

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Perfect Homemade Taco Seasoning

I think it is safe to say that, when we think of Mexican food at home, tacos are one of the first things that come to mind.  In fact, I'm pretty sure there is a "Taco Tuesday" movement sweeping across the country as well.  Tacos really are the PERFECT weeknight meal because they requ…

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Chicken Enchiladas

We LOVE Mexican food in my house! There is just something about it that says "I Love You" to my tummy.  One of the things I love most about Mexican is that it is so simple.  Take my Chicken Enchiladas for example, they are quick and easy to make, and SOOOO delicious!  You are going to l…

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Dear Kitchen Wife Vol. 2

First of all, let me start off by saying thanks for sending in all of your great questions this week!  If I continue to get them I may have to do two of these a week!   This week's questions comes from one of my younger readers, (and I love that) Jade, from Iowa. Jade Writes... Dear Kitchen Wi…

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Herb Couscous

I love quick and easy side dishes that take minutes to make and are packed full of flavor.  I hate when I do stupid things like deleting the step-by-step photos to said recipe.  HOWEVER, this recipe is SO EASY I am going to go ahead and post it because it is FOOLPROOF!  Herb Couscous is a fantasti…

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Natural All Purpose Cleaner

Today is a little bit different kind of recipe for me. If you have followed me for any length of time, you will know that over the last year I have been working to dramatically cut the amount of chemicals I use in my home and in my life.   One of the ways I have done this is by making my own, all …

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