Sometimes the simplest things end up being the biggest wins. That’s how I feel about this cheesy, crispy, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla. My boys and I threw them together a few weeks ago for the first time with some of the items we tend to on hand in the freezer. Suffice it to say that these are way tastier than they have any right to be!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla

I fell in love with the Just Bare brand of frozen chicken bites several years ago when I first found them at Costco. We make ours in the air fryer, and they are the perfect solution for adding some quick protein to a salad or a sandwich.

I could lie and tell you that this recipe was a long series of difficult developments. But, it’s so much simpler than that. We literally just threw together our favorite air fried chicken bites with cheese and some crumbled leftover bacon. Dip your hot quesadillas in some homemade ranch and it all still counts as cooking, OK?

And for what it’s worth, I’ll happily eat this for lunch, or for dinner. And I do. On repeat, my friends. I eat this on repeat. I’ve made a LOT of quesadillas over the years. They’re one of my favorite quick snacks or meals, and they never get old because you can just swap out ingredients.

And, what I’ve learned while making probably hundreds if not thousands of quesadillas over the years is that the right pan makes a big difference for steady, even heat. This hard anodized non-stick pan is HANDS DOWN the best nonstick pan I have ever used. Don’t waste your money on the trendy and viral brand names. I’ve owned them, and they aren’t worth it. This one will not let you down.

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Sweet and savory teriyaki chicken is topped with fresh pineapple and all the classic taco fillings to make these Pineapple Chicken Tacos a major win at the dinner table.

Teriyaki Chicken Tacos

You know how sometimes a flavor combo just sticks in your brain? I have been stuck on these pineapple tacos ever since my friend Jill told me about her family’s take on them.

There’s something simply divine about teriyaki chicken with sweet pineapple. Add in the experience of eating it as a taco, with all the other classic toppings in the mix, and it’s truly amazing.

Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

While my crew normally eats tacos with hot sauce, we all enjoyed these tacos with a drizzle of this easy homemade teriyaki sauce on top. It packs so much sweet and savory flavor, and you can make it in just minutes.

If you’ve never made teriyaki at home, then you definitely should give it a try! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and it’s such a simple recipe. This sauce is way better than anything you can find bottled and for sale on grocery store shelves.

Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Listen, I know that pineapple in savory dishes can be divisive. But, I have to admit that I am unapologetically on team pineapple. I adore Hawaiian pizza. And, I love these pineapple chicken tacos for the same reasons.

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There aren’t many things that can beat a big pot of pork chile verde simmering on the stove. It fills the house with the kind of aroma that makes you hungry long before it’s ready.

Made with pork shoulder, roasted tomatillos, poblano and jalapeno peppers, Pork Chile Verde is hearty, New Mexican comfort food. When it all comes together, the result is melt-in-your-mouth pork coated in the most delicious green chile sauce you can imagine.

Pork Chile Verde

It does take a little time, but that’s part of the beauty of chile verde. This is a recipe that rewards patience. It’s the kind of dish you make when you want your house to smell incredible all afternoon. Most of the time is hands-off, while the pork simmers in a broth infused with onions, garlic, cumin, and oregano until it’s fork-tender.

Towards the end of that simmering time, you’ll pop the tomatillos and peppers under the broiler to bring out their smoky, slightly sweet flavors. Toss those roasted vegetables into the blender along with the cilantro, and turn it into the chile verde sauce that is going to transform that tender pork.

Chile Verde Pork

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

• 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large yellow onion
• 6 cloves garlic 
• 2 teaspoons ground
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chicken base
• 2 pounds fresh tomatillos 
• 4 fresh poblano chiles 
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers 
• ½ bunch fresh cilantro

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The best green chile stew is loaded with bite-sized chunks of pork that are seasoned with onion and plenty of garlic. The pork is simmered in a green chile sauce until tender enough to almost fall apart when you bite it.

New Mexico Green Chile Stew

This is the ultimate comfort food.

Filled with that irresistible pork, potatoes, and roasted green chile, this stew is what I dream of when the weather starts cooling off each fall. And before any other native New Mexican can correct me, I am well aware of the ridiculousness of actually claiming the BEST NM Green Chile Stew, because technically, I do love them all.

That said, this is my family’s best green chile stew, and we love it more than all the others. Made with chunks of tender pork and potatoes, spicy hot green chile, and a savory broth that you’ll be dipping your tortillas into and scraping the bowl clean, this is it for me.

Green Chile Stew

Over the years, I’ve made Green Chile Stew with many different kinds of meat: pork, ground beef, steak, and chicken. However, this Green Chile Stew is hands-down our favorite.

Not that I won’t happily try YOUR green chile stew recipe if you send it to me! I don’t discriminate between green chile recipes. We love adding green chile to our enchiladas, burritos, tacos, soups, and scrambled egg skillets. If the dish includes green chile, my boys will dive straight into it.

Taco Pie Weeknight Recipe

Taco Pie is an easy weeknight win with picky eaters and families across the globe. Made with simple ingredients like ground beef, tomatoes, beans and cheese this Mexican Ground Beef Dish will be praised as the dinner winner for years to come.

Our Homemade Taco Pie recipe is made with simple ingredients, a flaky pie crust and is full of easy, kid-friendly flavors that even picky eaters will love! It’s not only perfect for those busy weeknights and picky eaters, it’s also a make-ahead recipe!

I have been making different versions of taco pie since 2008, but this one is the last I’ll ever make, it’s perfection in a pie crust! I recently threw it together for my hungry family and it became an instant hit.

Why My Kids LOVE Taco Pie

It’s one of those recipes that I can make and everyone is happy. Not a single picky-eater complaint. And it’s the perfect meal to take to a new mom who just had a baby, sick neighbor or just to have friends over for dinner one night.

Add this Savory Pie to your list of kid-approved, easy dinner ideas! It’s warm and flaky, cheesy and comforting. Full of hearty and healthy ingredients, it’s a whole meal-in-one!

Variations:

This is a perfect recipe to adapt to use whatever ingredients you have in the fridge and pantry, to fit your family and budget needs! 

• Protein: Swap the ground beef for ground chicken, turkey or any other leftover cooked meats like chicken or pork.
• Vegetarian: Omit the meat and add another can of beans and additional veggies like spinach, sautéed zucchini, and mushrooms to make it meatless!
• Beans: Not into beans or prefer a different kind? You can omit or substitute!
• Taco Seasoning: my homemade taco seasoning uses simple pantry ingredients and is way better than store-bought!

More Savory Pie Recipes

• Chicken Pot Pie
• Biscuit Pot Pie
• Turkey Pot Pie
• Beef Pot Pie
• Tomato Pie

Watch the Video for How to Make a Savory Taco Pie