Nina’s Food & Recipes
As a busy working mama, I find that what helps me get through the week is good and easily prepared food.
I have 3 rules I follow:
Do not use more than 2 pots to cook.
Always prepare a Protein, a Starch, and a Veggie
Use what you have in your fridge.
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Some of my easiest and favorite recipes are below. Click on an image to get to the recipe.
Crockpot Beef Carnitas
The easiest most savory beef carnitas that will knock your family’s socks off! They are so cute and you can control how little or how much heat you put into the dish!
Cast-Iron Baked Mexican Chicken Chilaquiles
Chicken Chilaquiles
Mama G’s White Wine Chicken in the Crockpot
Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Cuban Style GARLIC Pork Tenderloin
Family Style -Pot Roast
Camarones Enchilados or Cuban Shrimp!
Simply the BEST Pork Carnitas
Homemade Creamy Macaroni & Cheese w/ Buttery Crispy Topping
Orange Ginger Glazed Salmon
Orange and ginger go together so nicely with salmon that I don’t even have to say anything here. The dish will speak for itself.
Olive Oil Poached Cod with Garlic Chips
This isn’t cod like you know it- it’s refined…elegant and well incredibly delish. Also a great dish to make when having guests over.
Air Fryer Chicken Pesto Quinoa Bowl
A bowl, a burrito bowl, a protein bowl, any bowl really! Even a dessert bowl. But THIS bowl is everything and you need to try it.
Leftover Mexican Enchiladas
You know when you need to feed a lot of mouths but you need to come up with something quick? This is the recipe that has saved me oh so many week nights!
GreeK Air Fryer (AF) Chicken Gyro Style
Fast and easy green chicken. You know when you crave those kabobs or a gyro with that delicious nutritious tzatziki sauce? Well on those nights, make THIS!
QUICK Baked Dill & Garlic Salmon w/ Butternut Squash
In the fall, I love pairing all kinds of squashes with my seafood. They really do compliment each other and you have a nice variety in textures! Make this for your family once a week to give yourself a break. Pair with chardonnay if you do it on a Wednesday for an extra treat!
Tropical Shrimp Tacos
These tropical shrimp tacos are a great staple to include in your weekly routine for dinner. I cook seafood for my family once a week (at least) to keep our palettes well-rounded. I know you will enjoy this as much as we do and you can go nuts with all the fixins!
Arroz con Pollo (Nica Style)
Arroz con Pollo is a comfort dish in Nicaragua! It’s got veggies, starch, protein and it’s always made with love! Your family will be impressed with this delicious meal in one! I only serve this with salad.
Stuffed Peppers w/Turkey
What an easy low carb meal! Easy ingredients and full of flavor! You won’t regret making this for your family on a weekday!
Oven BAKED Italian Meatballs
The Best Baked Italian Meatballs to make during the week. They are great for satisfying everyone in the family’s bellies!
