This recipe is sponsored by Swanson however all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken tortilla soup will forever and always be one of my favorites. Who can resist those fresh, well spiced Mexican flavors in a cozy bowl of soup?

This quick version includes so much texture and flavor variations but it truly just comes together so perfectly. Layer upon layer of enticing taste.

And a critical part of what really makes this soup so good are those toppings (don't every skip the tortilla chips/strips). So pile the toppings high and serve it warm and steamy!

Easy Flavorful Nachos Recipe!

We've all had the nachos made with cheap queso made from processed (fake) cheese which is asking for a stomach ache, but in these nachos we use real cheeses and tons of fresh, ingredients making them a delicious and satisfying recipe fit for dinner.

Sure they still may be a bit of splurge but sometimes it's just worth it. Note though, if you are interested you can see my notes below on how to make them healthier. Then if you really want to indulge add some extra cheese!

These are perfect for weekends and game day too. I mean who doesn't love nachos?

Just be sure to enjoy them at their prime, warm from the oven with a gooey melty cheese and a hot filling for the best nachos!

It doesn't take much to make a satisfying meal and this simple salad is proof of that. This is a back pocket recipe you'll want to make on repeat!

Easy Homemade Taco Salad Recipe

I've been eating taco salad as long as I can remember. Of course as a kid, in the 90's, my mom made the Dorito version and of course we loved that but now I prefer to make it with more natural chips.

Taco salad is one of the ultimate weeknight recipes. When there's not much time to make something taco salad is a great option, especially this version which uses ground beef (no dicing up chicken or beef), bottled salsa to add lots of flavor without the prep, and pre-shredded cheese.

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Everyone in my family loves this and I love that it's filled with fresh nutritious ingredients. Finally a way to get the kids to eat their greens!

Want to Make it Healthier?

• Use ground turkey in place of ground beef (avoid super lean turkey though like 99%) or even swap half pound of the beef for a can of drained and rinsed black beans.
• Make your own baked tortilla chips. To do so brush corn tortillas with olive oil, season with salt then cut into wedges, bake on greased cookie sheet about 10 - 15 minutes until lightly golden brown, turning once halfway.
• Use light sour cream or omit. Same with the cheese.
• Add more veggies to the salad. Bell pepper, corn, or radishes are great options.

A Healthier Taco Salad

Long live taco salads! I grew up on taco salad - of course it was the classic Doritos taco salad that everyone was eating in the 90's and yes sometimes I still crave that but I prefer this healthier version by far!

Here I've made a taco salad filling with lean ground turkey, black beans, tomato paste, chicken broth and plenty of Southwestern seasoning so even though it's not made with beef it is still packed with flavor and you won't even miss the beef.

You might even find yourself liking this version better!

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Since it's starting to warm up a little I decided I better get my last good soup days in. Don't get me wrong, I still eat soup all summer long, not quite as frequently, but it is much more enjoyable on a cold snowy day or a cloudy rainy day than it is on a hot, sunny summer day.

I think of this soup as a hybrid of two southwestern soups that I love, this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup and this Chicken Enchilada Soup. But, this one has something neither of those do - the creaminess. Aren't creamy soups the best? Especially when they are smothered with a generous helping of cheese.