My go to cuisine when I eat out is Mexican. Mostly because it’s vegetarian friendly and delicious! It’s great to make at home too!
Have you ever tried the Black Bean Tostada Pizzas at California Pizza Kitchen? They are absolutely bomb! They are also inspired by the traditional tostada. However, these tostadas are inspired by those tostada pizzas! Are you confused? Well, traditional tostada involve fried or baked tostada shells topped with bean (or […]
One of my favorite menus to serve at a party or picnic is a Mexican bar inspired by the restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill! It’s easy to prep all of the ingredients ahead of time and set up a “do it your self” assembly bar. Guests can customize a burrito or […]
My husband and I love making Nachos for dinner for a cozy Friday night in! We used to love topping Nachos with some homemade guacamole and a few dollops of sour cream. However, one day, I only had half an avocado and a bit of sour cream. It was just […]
One of my favorite menus to serve at a party or picnic is a Mexican bar inspired by the restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill! It’s easy to prep all of the ingredients ahead of time and set up a “do it your self” assembly bar. Guests can customize a burrito or […]
Mexican cuisine features a wide variety of fresh, delicious salsas and other similar side dishes that taste absolutely amazing with tortilla chips or on top of most Mexican main dishes. One such delight is a classic corn salsa. This is a simple version of this salsa that involves just a […]
Pico de Gallo sounds complicated and fancy. However, it’s really just a simple side dish consisting of tomatoes, onions, and a few other basic ingredients. This dish is also known as Salsa Fresca, which means “fresh salsa.” It essentially is a fresh version of salsa. But both taste absolutely delicious […]
Hi! I'm Chaitra, a 30 something, wifey, and foodie. I was born in Bangalore, India but grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. I'm a medical device engineer who's passionate about food, home decor, and entertaining. I invite you to join my adventures in cooking and in life. :)
