Usually when I eat a salad it’s because I’m forcing myself to make healthier choices. Inevitably, it’s what I tend to eat when I’ve returned from a vacation and have over-indulged and my body is just screaming for something green or a vegetable. My mindset is usually that of dinner being a protein, a starch and a vegetable—with the vegetable being a potato of some kind, which is technically another starch but let me live. Because of that, I tend to throw in a simple green salad on the side for dinner, since I know my body will thank me for it later. This Steak and Potato Caesar Salad, however, is a salad that I can truly get behind. It’s hearty, satisfying and just a tiny bit over-the-top. Which is exactly how I prefer my salads.
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One of the recipes I make all the time for dinner is 
If you’re not familiar with what tortas are, they’re a Mexican sandwich made with all sorts of different delicious fillings. The best part is that they can be eaten hot or cold, are extremely versatile and are made with the most incredible bread. If you’ve never had a Mexican bolillo, warm out of the oven, I’m here to tell you that you’re missing out. On a separate side note, a torta can also refer to a cake, and quite honestly, I wouldn’t be mad at either of these dishes. These Spicy Pinto Bean and Ham Tortas are one of the easiest sandwiches you’ll ever make. It requires practically no cooking and can be made as a quick weeknight dinner, a light weekend lunch or even a perfect picnic treat. The real star of the show however, is the spicy pinto bean spread that starts simply with a can of pinto beans, which you probably already have in your pantry, and if you don’t, then you should start stocking up because these sandwiches are a dream come true.
The season 2 finale of 
A quick chicken pozole rojo is a soup I make on almost a weekly basis. Just in case you’re not familiar with pozole, it’s a Mexican soup made with hominy, and traditionally, with pork, but I use boneless chicken thighs to speed things up. The best part is the endless toppings at the end. Think chicken tortilla soup toppings, but on steroids. I serve it with white rice on the side and of course, corn tortillas. It’s already such a comforting meal on it’s own, but I decided to take it to the next level by turning it into a delicious over-the-top mac and cheese. Pozole Mac and Cheese is my newest obsession and I can’t recommend it enough!
Sometimes we’re all in dire need of comfort food. Whether that means a big bowl of chili, a couple slices of pizza, or several servings of cheesy homemade mac and cheese. Comfort food is whatever makes us happy. Whatever brings us back home and gives us that warm fuzzy feeling inside. I love that food has the power to make us feel those emotions, whether they’re happy or sad; hopefully it’s always happy though. When I think of comfort food, I usually crave either 
