Chilaquiles Recipe
Tonight I wanted to share another one of my favorite Mexican meals. The appropriate term for this dish is called chilaquiles. They are tortilla pieces boiled, with red salsa added on top, and then simmered until the tortilla chips (pieces) are soft. Alonso and I create our red salsa with a little twist. My mom brings a mole powder from Mexico every year and we decided to add a little bit of it to the rest of the salsa ingredients.
This recipe is pretty simple, and took us about 30 minutes. I do want to apologize ahead of time because we normally don’t measure all of our ingredients. It’s kind of an instinct, and from what I learned from my mom, she does the same thing. It’s also up to the person’s taste and how spicy they want to make their salsa. The one we made is mild and it shouldn’t be spicy.
We used about 5 chiles (Nuevo Mexico) and let them boil. Meanwhile, we used chicken stock (that might be weird) but we used it to fill up about double what is shown on the third picture above. We also used a little bit of my mom’s mole powder, straight from Mexico, and combined it with about 1 teaspoon of cumin and garlic powder. We combined all of this in the blender and just waited until the chiles were ready. Usually when they are soft and the water has boiled is when we determine they are ready to be mixed in the blender.
We use Guerrero Tortillas for our chilaquiles and cut them in small triangles. We add some oil to the pan and let them get a bit crispy. Depending on how much chilaquiles you are making, determines how much tortillas you will need.
Once the chiles are done we add a little bit of the water that was in them originally to boil, to the rest of the ingredients in the blender. Also make sure you add salt accordingly to your taste. Once it is nice and blended you want to use a food filter (I think that’s what they are called) to avoid the chunky pieces of the chiles to get on your chilaquiles. There should be enough to cover all of the tortilla chips.
We usually add beans and rice to the side, and we can’t forget about avocados. They are my favorite! We also add cheese on top, and this can really be any type of cheese. We used mozzarella. I hope you try this yummy meal out. It is super quick and easy. In Mexico, they usually eat this not only for dinner or lunch, but also breakfast. It’s fulfilling if you have something on the side whether that is rice or beans. Here is another recipe that used a green salsa instead of a red one.
Leave a comment down below if you have ever tried chilaquiles!
Current Beauty Wish List
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1. TOO FACED: Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer
I have watched a ton of YouTube videos that share this bronzer, and say nothing but good things about it. I have been meaning to purchase it but it hasn’t happened yet. I have swatched it at Ulta and love the texture of it. It gives a nice tan evened out color on the skin. I think this is a must for that bronzy look in the summer time.2. TOO FACED: Cocoa Contour Chiseled to Perfection
There are many contour palettes out there that are high end but are amazing. I currently use an affordable one from Elf Cosmetics, but have been wanting to try this one from Too Faced. I like the light and darker shades that this contour palette has because I have more of a medium toned skin. I also like that this is in a small palette because most contour palettes are bigger with more shades and hard to carry around when you are traveling.3. ESTEE LAUDER: Double Wear Stay-In Place Makeup
My best friend has tried this foundation and has said good things about it. I also follow Casey Holmes on YouTube and she mentions it’s one of her all time favorites. So from hearing all these positive comments, I feel like it’s time to try out and see how I feel about it. It’s not super expensive compared to the normal price of high end foundation, but it’s also not a drug store price. I want to try it out because it also mentions it is long wear, even through humidity. This would be great to try for the summer.4. SMASHBOX: Photo Finish Primer Water
I have sprayed this product on my fave while I am testing out products at Ulta. However, I have not tested it before applying my makeup. I hear this product works, but then I also hear it doesn’t do much. Some of the influencers I follow say they could not live without this product because it is oil free and helps apply on makeup. I feel like this is one of those products that it’s best to try it out, and see for yourself. I have been looking for a primer for awhile and want to find something that helps with applying on foundation.5. TOO FACED: Love Flush Blush
I almost purchased this product last year when it was sold in a bundle with different shades. They have some of the perfect blushes for the summer. I have heard great things about these blushes as well. The only thing with purchasing high end blushes is that you most likely won’t hit pan. It’s very difficult to finish an entire blush to be honest. However, if it applies on easy and doesn’t wear off easy, then I’m all in for trying it out!
Let me know in the comments section below if you have tried any of these products that are on my wish list.
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Things to do on the Weekend
Exercise/hike/walk
This is probably a must in my book. A lot of the times we focus on trying to be so relaxed over the weekend that we end up too relaxed and with no energy when Monday comes around. I will be honest and confess, I am guilty of this. However, I have gotten a lot better and do go workout on Saturdays and take Sundays as rest days. I would recommend grabbing your girlfriends and going out for a hike or walk as well. It can be a great time to catch up and also get your body moving.
My best friends and I trying Noble Pie in Reno. Trying a new restaurant out:
This is my favorite thing to do because I love to eat, especially at locations I haven’t yet tried. What I usually like to do to find out new places is talk to my coworkers or use Yelp. It’s great to go to the same place, but it’s also nice to try other places out. Who knows, you might love it! This is also a great opportunity to do it with your family, friends, old friends, or significant other. My best friends and I decided to try out Noble Pie and it was delicious. That’s my best friend in the picture, she obviously loved the wings as much as I did. Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone!
Girls’ Night at Home
If you follow me on snapchat, you’ve seen me do this several times. I love inviting my best friends or sisters over for a girl’s night. We usually eat a pizza, chips, and do face masks while watching a love movie. I think it’s important to develop friendship with others and physically spend time with each other rather than simply liking each other’s pictures on Instagram, Facebook, etc. I like to keep a balanced lifestyle of hanging out with family, friends, and my boyfriend. It’s hard because then you take into consideration your work, school, hobbies, etc. However, once we start building a routine it will get easier.
Organize/Clean
I’m sure no one really wants to do this on the weekends. I love the smell of a clean home, it really does make me feel less stressed as that sounds. If my house was a mess I feel like that would represent my life being a mess as well. Organizing and cleaning your space is truly important. For example, sometimes when I am working on my blog posts I don’t feel so creative because I am staring at the mess in front of me and just thinking of having to clean that. Rather than just having it clean and my sole concentration on one thing. Cleaning is also another productive thing to do on your weekends.
Day Trip
Sometimes the best way to enjoy your weekend may necessarily involve NOT being in the area you area always in every weekend. I live really close to nearby cities that are just a couple of hours out. If you plan it out you can search nearby areas in your city and just take a day trip with your friends. It’s nice to get out and wonder around in other places. I have been wanting to do that this year but I have been busy with blogging and having some Saturday classes that it makes it a little hard to plan around that. However, once my classes are over, you better bet I am heading out for some adventures!
Check out my Instagram for some posts on what I do on the weekends.
Date Night Look
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For casual date night looks I love to wear jeans, especially ripped jeans. I usually always wear booties or just comfy footwear, depending on what we are doing. We went to the movies, walked around the mall, and ended the night at Depot with some of our friends. The booties I decided to wear were perfect for the occasion! I was so sad to find out Target no longer has them, but I linked some similar ones I found on eBay. My crossbody bag is from T.J.Maxx
I have a lot of heels, but I don’t always wear them on the daily. The reason I don’t always wear them isn’t because I don’t like to or because I get too tired. On the contrary, I actually don’t wear them ALL the time because I care about the well-being of my feet. That may sound funny to some but if you wear heels every day you are likely to get calluses and blisters, and I am only 22 and I DO NOT want that at all. Usually on date nights or nights with my girlfriends is when I pull out the heels and get the use out of them, but I decided to wear heels on Friday so on Saturday my feet were a little achy from wearing heels two days in a row. That was bad planning on my part!
I am attracted to black because it’s simple, yet makes outfits looks really good. My jacket and sweater are both from OOTDFash and I do have a discount code with them: PATTYG15 for 15% off. I really like my black suede jacket because it is lightweight and perfect for nights that aren’t so cold. I also think it looks like a moto jacket, so it’s a win win in my book!
When you are deciding what to wear on date nights, always think about where you might be going and then work from there. That way you first pick out the appropriate footwear, and then depending if you’re going to be inside or outside you would then start choosing the rest of your outfit. Also, don’t be afraid to work with some color when you wear black. You don’t have to wear all black everything, sometimes with a pop of color looks just as good.
Hope you got some little inspiration for date night looks with this outfit, and feel free to follow me on my other social media to let me know what look you want to see next!
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Five Favorite Meals
1. Rice, Beans, and cheese
I know you are probably thinking, really? It may seem so plain and simple to some, but growing up I could eat this daily. I absolutely love beans, and I’m actually kind of sad I don’t make them on the regular. Alonso doesn’t really love them as much as I do so we have to balance our meals out (LOL). Mexican rice is my favorite, but I’m not going to lie, I fell in love with white rice when I was in China. Rice and beans are the sides to a big entrée but more often than not, I could just eat them alone. Also, I want to add, I’m seriously THAT person that goes to family parties, birthday parties, etc. and asks, “where are the beans?” if they say they don’t have any, I secretly cry internally.
2. Pizza
I am a big pizza lover, not on the daily, but I do love the taste of hot cheesy pizza. I’m probably making you hungry, am I right? Ever since I can recall I have always loved having pizza, especially from Yerington’s Round Table. I have also tried several other types of pizza, even the Chicago deep dish…yummy! No matter where I have pizza is still stays true to my heart, although I know it’s not the best for you, but hey that’s why you don’t eat it on the daily!
3. Posole
Now, where are my posole lovers? When it was getting right around the corner for my birthday my mom used to always ask me, “what kind of food do you want for your birthday party?” My response was always pozole! It’s seriously so delicious with some lime and repollo, (now I just want it haha). If you have no idea was posole is, check out this recipe.
4. Chiles Rellenos
Now this is another one of my Mexican favorites! If you haven’t already figured it out, Mexican food is my favorite! I love making chiles rellenos with Alonso. I can honestly say I am so so grateful for meeting someone who loves to cook and eat as much as I do. We both hate the washing dishes part because it’s kind of annoying. You prepare this amazing food that ends up in 50 dishes you have to wash, like how? Alonso and I are a tag team when we are preparing chiles rellenos. They can be very messy. If you guys want a recipe on the way Alonso and I make them, please leave a comment down below!
5. Parmesan Chicken
I am a big fan of Italian food, the pasta, the bread, and the sauces. They are all so delicious and full of flavors. If I could pick a place in the world to travel simply because of the food, I would pick Italy. I just love the authenticity of the Chinese food when I went to China, now I can only imagine what the food in Italy tastes like. I like to make the parmesan chicken from scratch and use the sauce from a can. I have made it from scratch and it tastes almost the same.
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