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A collection of recipes that are simple to make for those nights when you don’t feel like chopping or making complex sauces, but you still want robust flavor made.

Most of these recipes are made on the stovetop in a skillet and come together in less than 1/2 hour. Some, but not all, may involve canned or premade ingredients.

Mexican Sausage Banderillas with Spicy Chimichurri Pizza Sauce

Banderillas are considered Mexican street food and they are one of the easiest Mexican dishes you can make. Basically they are hot dogs wrapped in flour tortillas, fried until crispy, and often served with a fiery dipping sauce. The whole thing takes 15 minutes. The real star of this recipe is the chimichurri pizza sauce, …

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Quesadillas Rajas con Crema: Poblano Strips in Cream Sauce

Quick Summary: Roasted poblano strips cooked with onions, mushrooms, corn, and Mexican crema, folded into cheese quesadillas. Classic comfort food from the Bajío region of Mexico. Vegetarian and endlessly adaptable. Jump to: RECIPE | What is Rajas con Crema? | Ingredients | Char/Peel Poblanos | How to Make | FAQ Rajas con crema is a …

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Low-Carb Rajas con Queso: Poblano Strips with Cheese and Cream

Quick Summary: Poblanos are charred under the broiler until the skin blisters, then peeled and sliced into strips. Combined with sautéed onions, sour cream, and melted jack cheese, they become silky and rich. The dish comes together in about 30 minutes, most of which is passive charring time. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 15 min …

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