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Meals I Actually Make
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items Real-life meals I actually cook for my family as a full-time student and mom. From quick busy-night dinners to slower “feel special” meals, this is where I save the recipes, shortcuts, and products I really use in our kitchen. Check out @SavedBySazon...
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Quick and easy bombs
These stay in our rotation
Toddler Approved Breakfast
Sides
Marinades
Online Groceries I Love
Quick and easy bombs
Everything I use to make Bombs: ingredients, toppings, tools, and my exact recipe (plus shortcuts).
This is my favorite easy way to make birria at home. The flavor is SO good and it saves so much time, but still tastes like you spent all day on it.
HOW I USE IT:
- Add Birria Bomb to a big pot or slow cooker with water/broth (follow their direction...
Birria Bomb
This makes tinga SO easy and the flavor is legit. When I want tinga without extra steps, this is what I use. I love it when I have busy days and just set it up on my crockpot. Delicious dinner without the hassle
HOW I USE IT:
- Add the Tinga Bomb t...
Tinga Bomb
This is my shortcut for pozole that still tastes rich and comforting. Perfect for chilly nights and it makes amazing leftovers.
HOW I USE IT:
- Add Pozole Bomb to a big pot with water or broth (follow their directions).
- Add meat (pork or chicken) ...
Pozole Bomb
Tinga Quesadilla or tacos
La Banderita Taco Size Flour Tortillas - 16oz/10ct
OG Tinga tostadas
Tostada, tinga, lettuce, cheese, crema and a sauce and you are good to go
Guerrero Tostadas Caseras Amarillas - 12.8oz/22ct
Topping on the tostada. Let’s face it to you can snack on this with some bolillo
Cacique Ranchero Queso Fresco Cheese - 10oz
Tostada topping
If you get about 1/2 of this sour cream, add salt and some heavy cream you diy some Central American cream
Daisy Pure & Natural Sour Cream - 16oz
Tostada topping
Add it or leave it, it’s delicious anyways
Fresh Shredded Iceberg Lettuce - 8oz - Good & Gather™
Ingredients for a chipotle crema
Blend chipotle peppers, sour cream, salt, pepper and lime. Use it for tacos, picadillo and so many other things
La Costena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce - 7oz
Topping for tostadas and tacos
My go to pickled onion recipe
Boil 1/2 of vinegar 1/2 water, salt, pepper, bay leaf and last but not least some lemon and you’ll have the most delicious picked onions
Cleveland Kitchen Pickled Red Onions - 16 fl oz
I usually make a big batch of chicken tinga and save some for other days
Ello 10pc Glass Meal Prep Food Storage Container Set Blue
This griddle is SO good for making quesadillas, quesabirria tacos, and crispy tacos at home without crowding a pan. The big surface lets you cook multiple at once, and the warming tray is perfect for keeping tortillas or finished tacos warm while you...
Bella - 10" x 20" Electric Griddle with Warming Tray - Oatmilk
These stay in our rotation
The recipes that always make it back onto our weekly menu. Tried, loved, and requested again and again.
This is by far my favorite way of making Chicken Parm, a staple in my kitchen. Zoe does not have a website, I learned her recipe on tiktok so here is her link! https://www.tiktok.com/@zoebarriesode/video/7231705737381088554
Ultimate Chicken Parmesan Recipe by Zoe Barrie - Zesti.ai
Chef's Kiss!
I do add a squirt of dijon mustard, I don't add rum and I don't add the Chicken Broth. I kinda do a mix of this recipe and Cassie Yeung's https://www.tiktok.com/@cassyeungmoney/video/7440216815998962990?lang=en
Orange Glazed Ham
They will get seconds!
Baked Ziti
Cozy and Delish! As a true Latina, I eat it with some rice.
Stove Top Beef Stew
Recipe – Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini
Tbh Ive done it as a one pot meal and its been a hit!
Ingredients
1 container Trader Joe’s spinach or cheese tortellini
4–5 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 Tbsp (½ stick) unsalte...
Spinach Tortellini
Cuban picadillo is one of those meals that always comes back in our rotation—savory, a little saucy, with olives and spices. So comforting with rice and beans and even better as leftovers.
Easy & Authentic Cuban Picadillo
Toddler Approved Breakfast
Breakfast ideas my toddler actually eats and loves. Easy, cozy recipes we reach for over and over on busy mornings.
These are our go to Pumpkin Pancakes! They are PERFECT! Fully & delicious
Pumpkin Pancakes | Moribyan
My secret ingredient is adding a dash of nutmeg. I promise it’ll change your life
Easy French Toast Recipe - Tastes Better From Scratch
One of our go-to breakfasts lately. My toddler eats this so well in the mornings, and I love that it’s easy to throw together and actually keeps her full. I usually make extra so we can reheat it for a super quick breakfast the next day. They also fe...
Dutch Baby Recipe (8 Ingredients) - Sally's Baking
These are to die for and so easy to make. They taste like a little treat! We love it even more because it's nicaraguan
Manuelitas (Nicaraguan Sweet Cheese Crepes by Carlos Olivas)
I grew up eating Honduran baleadas and they are a hit every single time! I usually buy premade flour tortillas. I also trade in between cotija and queso fresco.
Authentic Honduran Baleada Recipe - La Cooquette
Sides
Simple sides that help round out dinner—rice, veggies, and little add-ons that make the plate feel complete.
Tostones are a staple in my house! They are so crispy and delicious
Tostones
My mouth waters just thinking of these. Def a staple
The Best Crispy Roast Potatoes Ever
One of my favorite sides! Specially with latin food. I do not add any type of seasoning, its not needed
Fried Sweet Plantains (15 Minutes!)
Simple, reliable, and the perfect side for pretty much everything—picadillo, stews, beans, you name it. Add a dash of chicken bouillon for a delicious Central American touch.
Cuban White Rice (Arroz Blanco)
Our go-to salad side—fresh, crunchy, and super easy to throw together. It pretty much goes with everything and makes any dinner plate feel a little brighter.
Caesar Salad
Marinades
Flavor shortcuts I rely on. These marinades make basic chicken, beef, or pork taste like you planned way ahead.
This is also a great easy marinade for KBBQ nights
CJ Korean BBQ Sauce Kalbi Marinade for Ribs 17.6 Oz. (Pack of 2)
One of my go-to Korean BBQ marinades. So easy and flavorful for weeknight dinners—perfect on thinly sliced beef with rice, veggies, and a quick homemade “KBBQ at home” vibe.
Korean BBQ Marinade
A citrusy Cuban mojo marinade I love—garlicky, bright, and so flavorful. Perfect for chicken, pork, or veggies when I want an easy, super-tasty marinade with lots of sabor.
Authentic Cuban Mojo Marinade (Mojo Criollo)
Online Groceries I Love
Another rescue-style box I’ve really enjoyed. Great for produce and random pantry finds that make meal planning easier while helping reduce food waste.
Grocery Delivery for Organic Food, Fresh Produce & More
My go-to online pantry for better-for-you snacks, sauces, and staples. I love being able to filter by diet and stock up on things we use all the time at a good price.
Organic, Healthy Grocery Delivery Online | Thrive Market