Chicken Fajita Night

#FNMag @FoodNetwork It's Mexican dinner night with Chicken Fajitas on the menu.  While we have made these before using easy seasoning packs, this recipe comes from the most recent issue of Food Network Magazine and was just as easy, but tastier and quite a bit healthier.  A simple mix of red onion, green peppers, garlic, lime, and chicken -- along with the staple spices of this dish -- come together in less than 30 minutes.  We topped ours with some sour cream and prepared a quick side of rice and beans.  This will be our new go-to recipe when looking for fajitas.  It beats the seasoning pack any day! 

Cuban Picadillo

@simplyingrid @foodnetwork  To know us is to know that one of our favorite cuisines is Cuban.   Having met in Fort Lauderdale and with Mark having spent more than 8 years in South Florida, we certainly enjoyed having some of the best Cuban food in our backyard.  Now, more than 500 miles from South Florida, we are forced to recreate some of our favorites at home.  One such is Picadillo.  A delightful mix of olives, raisins, tomatoes, and ground beef (along with some Cuban spices), brings us back to the place we met over 2 years ago.

We have made this recipe countless times.  If you are looking for a quick, simple adventure to somewhere tropical, we would definitely recommend.  This recipe is very simple and always turns out great.  Pair it with some Moros y Cristianos (black beans and rice) and you will have a great meal.  Click here for a copy of this recipe compliments of Ingrid Hoffmann.