A taco quesadilla is the happy marriage of perfectly flavorful taco meat and the crunchy, cheesy goodness of a quesadilla. Use leftover taco meat and you’re just moments away from a meal everyone will love!

Taco Quesadilla

I promise that I haven’t been holding out on you, friends. We make quesadillas with the best ever taco meat at least once a week – for lunches, dinners, late night snacks, our boys happily make and eat these all day long.

We keep that taco meat on hand pretty much at all times. If there isn’t a container of it tucked in the fridge, I can guarantee you that portions in the freezer are just waiting to be used.

To make today’s taco inspired quesadillas, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• tortillas
• butter
• shredded cheese
• taco beef
• cilantro

Ground Beef Quesadilla

Preheat a large non-stick skillet to medium-high heat. Lightly butter a single side of one tortilla with about ½ a teaspoon of butter and place it in

Easy and impressive poblano corn chowder has serious comfort food power. Gather your ingredients and be ready to gather the praises that will be heaped on you when folks dunk a spoon into a big bowl of this flavorful chicken, corn, and potato chowder with a hint of heat from roasted poblano chiles.

Potato Corn Chowder

Chowder is the king of the soup world, in my opinion. You can chowder-ify just about anything and there’s no time of year when it isn’t welcome at the table. Today’s soup is a particularly delightful addition to the category, though.

Roasted poblano peppers add just enough warmth to keep you coming back for bite after bite without being so rich that you’re filled with regret. The chicken makes this into a satisfying meal-in-one!

Corn Chowder with Poblano

Don’t let the length of the list intimidate you: these are all easy to find items many of which you likely have on hand already. To make this comforting corn and poblano chowder, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• butter
• onion 
• celery
• garlic
• potatoes
• chicken stock
• ground cumin
• dried oregano
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• frozen corn
• poblano chiles
• cooked chicken
• heavy cream
• limes
• cilantro

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10 Minute One Skillet Creamed Mexican Street Corn

This one-skillet creamed Mexican street corn is a flavor-packed, crave-worthy dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Mexico straight to your table! Sweet, tender corn is cooked in a creamy, rich sauce made with Mexican crema then topped with crumbled cotija cheese and a sprinkle of chili powder.

Every bite is a perfect blend of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors. The best part? It’s made in just one pan, so clean-up is a breeze. This dish is perfect as a side for your next taco night or anytime you want to enjoy a deliciously creamy and satisfying veggie dish!

We are obsessed with all things Mexican street corn (or elote) over here! From our classic Mexican street corn on the cob to the our Mexican street corn salad, if you’re craving elote, we’ve got a recipe for you!

What is Mexican Street Corn?

Mexican street corn, also called elote, is traditionally grilled corn on the cob that is lathered in a mayonnaise and then coated in cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro and fresh lime juice. Authentic elote is pretty much the taste of heaven! We are using it as inspiration for this creamed corn version!

Ingredients for Creamed Mexican Street Corn

We make this Mexican elote creamed corn side dish so often that I keep all the ingredients in stock at all times and you only need 6 ingredients to make it. Here is your grocery list:

• Butter: use either salted or unsalted butter keeping in mind that the cotija is a salty cheese
• Frozen Corn: Any brand works great and using frozen corn makes this a dish you can eat all year long.
• Mexican Crema: similar to sour cream but thinner
  • SUBSTITUTION: If you can’t find Mexican crema near you, use this substitute instead: 3 tablespoons sour cream + 5 tablespoons mayonnaise. Last resort, use heavy cream.
• Chili Powder: adds flavor, a little heat and some pretty color
• Cotija Cheese: usually found in the Latino food area of the refrigerated section
• Fresh Cilantro: chopped nice and small

The measurements needed for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card down at the end of the post.

Can I Use Fresh Corn on the Cob?

I’ll never say no to fresh corn on the cob! If you can get your hands on some good fresh corn, then definitely do it! This makes such a delicious summer side dish. You’ll want to cook it really well before adding the crema to it. Make sure you get a good char on it!

Almond-flavored ice cream swirled with buttery toasted almonds? Yes, please! Each bite is an irresistible combination of creamy smooth ice cream and those crunchy buttered almonds.

Almond Ice Cream

Oh, how I love almonds and almond-flavored treats! See proof of that with the long list of awesome almond recipes I’m sharing throughout this post – I simply couldn’t choose favorites.

For the next batch of ice cream, you’ll want to try Dark Chocolate Almond Ice Cream flavored with just the tiniest hint of cinnamon. The almond flavor is unexpected, and it is fantastic with the chocolate.

Creamy chocolate ice cream with a marshmallow swirl, crunchy almonds, and chocolate chips add up to a homemade Heavenly Hash Ice Cream that everyone enjoys.

Want more chunks of marshmallow in each scoop? Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream takes a batch of creamy chocolate and almond-flavored ice cream and loads it up with chewy marshmallows and crunchy almonds.

Toasted Almond Ice Cream

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

• heavy cream
• milk
• sugar
• kosher salt
• vanilla extract
• almond extract
• sliced almonds
• butter

The most popular question I get is whether it’s possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is YES. You can make ice cream without a machine. Find the full directions here!

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Calling all shrimp lovers! These flavorful and satisfying shrimp quesadillas with bright bell peppers are fast enough for busy schedules and special enough for company.

Shrimp Quesadillas

If you’re a fan of shrimp, you’re going to go wild for these perfect shrimp quesadillas. As with most shrimp recipes, they cook up in the blink of an eye. This makes them the perfect recipe to get a homemade meal on the table even on the most frenetic nights.

Quesadillas are my go-to “what’s for dinner?” answer. If we have any leftover meat in the house, that’s also a go-to option. Check out the Loaded Vegetable Quesadillas, Pulled Pork Quesadillas, Steak Quesadillas, and Chicken Fajita Quesadillas for a few more easy meal options.

While we very rarely have “leftover” shrimp in the house, there is almost always a bag of shrimp in the freezer and fortunately, it can be thawed and cooked lightning fast on a busy night.

Shrimp Quesadilla

To make these quesadillas, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Shrimp
• Butter
• Onion
• Red bell pepper
• Garlic
• Cilantro
• Chili powder
• Salt
• Pepper
• Lime juice
• Cheese
• Flour Tortillas

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