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No wonder Mexican food is one of the most popular ethnic cuisines here in the United States, and all over. The world simply can’t get enough of stuffing their mouths with unlimited tacos and burritos and their addictive nachos. Some of the very authentic Mexican Beef Recipes like Birria, Caldo de res and albondigas soup, they all find their way in this amazing Mexican beef ideas list. We decided to compile this list of Mexican Beef Recipes that will give you plenty of great Mexican Beef dishes for you to cook in your own kitchen....

To help you recreate these tropical flavors in your own kitchen, we’ve compiled this list of Puerto Rican Recipes from GypsyPlate and around the internet. From their hearty soups and stews, roasted and grilled meats, rice preparations, plantain dishes and more, you’ll find it all here. Try cooking all of these great Puerto Rican dishes, you’re going to love these flavors! The Best Puerto Rican Recipes: 1. Carne Guisada We’re starting this list of great Puerto Rican recipes with our own delicious Carne Guisada....

Caribbean cuisine is a fusion of African, Creole, Cajun, Amerindian, European, Latin American, Indian/South Asian, Middle Eastern and even Chinese. People have come to this part of the world from all over, bringing their food traditions and flavors. Today we are presenting you the Best of the Best Caribbean recipes. From Jamaica to Aruba, Trinidad to the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico and so many others. From their tasty appetizers like tostones and empanadas, to their delicious mains like picadillo and pastelon, to their sweet desserts like rum cakes and flan… You are going to find everything and some more in this list of the best Caribbean recipes....

Easter Activities I love springtime holiday weekends since there are so many options for things to do with the kids. These Easter activities for kids will give you ideas for what to do with the kids to celebrate to make the most of the time together. Easter Activities: Crafts for Kids Gather a few basic supplies and let the kids get their craft on. Here are some great Easter crafts for kids, all of which are appropriate to do with both toddlers and older kids....

Do you remember when Panera had that amazing Loaded Baked Potato Soup on their menu? Do you also remember when they took it away last year?! Why they would do that is beyond me, but have no fear, I’ve recreated it so we can all make it at home! This Loaded Baked Potato Soup recipe is the ultimate comforting soup. Loaded Baked Potatoes themselves are ridiculously comforting, loaded with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and spring onions, but making a loaded baked potato is soup form takes it to a whole new level....

Lunchbox Ideas for Kids When packing lunches for the kids or ourselves, these are my go-to packed lunch ideas for easy, delicious meals that work well on the go. There is a range of ideas here to cover a variety of preferences and appetites, so scroll down to see what appeals. Each of these is shown in a kids lunch box, but you could also use a thermos to pack warm foods....

Meatballs are one of my favorite dinner recipes for toddlers, family meal options, and baby-led weaning foods—because they are easy, yummy, and so versatile! Included in this post are my best easy meatballs so you can choose nutritionally dense, yummy options for your family. You’ll find beef meatballs, chicken meatballs, turkey meatballs, meatballs with vegetables tucked inside, and more. There are also storage tips, meal prep options, and serving suggestions so you have all of the information you need for meatball success!...

Lunch Ideas for Work As a busy parent myself, I know firsthand how hard it can be to feed myself—especially right in the middle of the day. These lunch ideas are great for adults at home, for packing for work, and for sharing with the kids. The beauty of these lunch ideas for work is that each can be made ahead of time, which means you can make them whenever you have a sliver of time to cook....

And it’s so easy. Most of the nights, it’s my quick weeknight dinner, complete with protein, veggies and carbs. Or it turns into my meal prep for all the week’s lunches. Once you try this recipe, I bet you’ll keep a big bowl in the fridge all summer long… Who doesn’t love a good pasta salad? They’re easy, economical, filling, and you don’t even have to heat up the leftovers....

Stage 3 Baby Food This stage of food for babies aged about 9 months and up includes thicker mashed foods and purees with a lot of texture. The foods are still very soft, but they are moving towards table foods and may include some finger foods. There will usually be bits of food for baby to chew and may include some foods that baby can pick up with her fingers. These early finger foods include foods such as soft avocado, very soft scrambled eggs, mashed meatballs, grains including rice and rolled oats, slightly mashed raspberries....

I used to work at a Mexican restaurant and the “sizzlin’ steak fajitas” were always the best selling item on the menu. And Paul will tell you without hesitation that fajitas are his favorite food and he requests for most every birthday and Father’s Day. So when it comes to making the BEST steak fajitas, we’ve definitely got experience on our side. Our preferred way of making this easy steak fajitas recipe is to saute the fajita veggies in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop until they are tender but never mushy....

Brussels Sprouts Baby Food One of the best parts about feeding a baby is getting to share food and meals with them, which is why I love this easy method for Brussels sprouts for baby. You can cook this homemade baby food as you would for yourself, then serve them in one of two ways according to the method you’re using to feed your baby. This simple vegetable recipe for kids is easy and can be varied in many ways to adjust the flavor as you like it....

Perhaps the most famous and popular salad on the planet, Caesar is so simple, yet so tasty. All you need is lettuce, croutons, parm cheese, and an awesome dressing. We have it for you! Once you add this recipe in your arsenal, you’ll always have the perfect side dish for anything… What’s the one item that you can find on pretty much every restaurant menu? A Caesar salad! We love to make a big variety of salads, from the main course worthy Antipasto, to light and summery Spanish Pipirrana, to the exotic Indonesian Gado Gado....

This time of year I am all about all things peppermint. As much as I love gingerbread and eggnog, I think the red and white stripes of candy canes are my favorite flavor of the holidays. So I thought it would be fun to experiment with a peppermint cream pie! This pie reminds me of the chocolate covered Peppermint Joe-Joe’s that we get at Trader Joe’s this time every year....

Spiced and stewed in a tomato based broth and seasoned with curry powder, thyme and scotch bonnet peppers, this is a rice dish you are gonna love!! What is Jollof Rice? The name Jollof is said to come from the Wolof people of Senegal. Known by many different names in different countries, Jollof is a one pot rice dish often called “reddish one-pot dish”. It is popular in many West African countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Senegal, Cameroon, Mali, Sierra, Ivory Coast and Liberia....

We love bringing you food from all around the world, but sometimes it’s nice to have something from a little closer to home. There are a ton of great Southern recipes on GypsyPlate, but we also have some amazing dishes from farther north like Chicago’s Chicken Vesuvio and the iconic New England Clam Chowder. Today, we’re bringing you a pasta dish that comes from upstate New York, specifically the Utica area....

But do you stir fry your chicken with just soy sauce or teriyaki? Well, try my easy chicken stir fry recipe, which has a little more Chinese staple sauces in the mix, and is loaded with veggies. The result? An absolutely delicious stir fry loaded with umami flavors and perfect crunch in every single bite… I love wok time big time here at GypsyPlate. From Thai Cashew Chicken to Hunan Shrimp to General Tso’s Chicken, and so many more....

There’s nothing quite like the pairing of cool sweet mango and curry-spiced cream. Throw in some chickpeas, minced red onion, and baby greens and you have a delicious protein-packed salad. It’s perfect for stuffing in a wrap, or layering with some fresh summer tomatoes to make a sandwich, or having as a side to your burgers. This curried chickpea and mango salad with vegan queso fresco is easy to throw together and is easily made in advance....

For more caramel apple-flavored treats, check out my Caramel Apple Pie, No-Bake Caramel Apple Eclair Cake, and Caramel Apple Pie Crescent Rolls. This delicious Caramel Apple Dip is like my Gourmet Caramel Apples but in an easy-to-eat dip form! It’s perfect for an after-school snack or for serving on your party dessert table, giving you more time to enjoy the fun. This Easy Caramel Apple Dip recipe is made with just 5 ingredients in only 5 minutes!...

Chicken breasts get a bad rap as being bland and boring, but they are anything but in this wonderfully flavorful marsala sauce. It’s perfect served with a crisp salad with our copycat Olive Garden salad dressing! We love to have friends over and entertain, but I’ve found that it’s important that the menu we choose be fairly effortless. This chicken marsala is one of those recipes that is handy to have in your arsenal because it never fails to impress....