Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole + Ruffle Dress

My love affair with Mexican Food continues.  I seriously could eat it every single day and be a happy lady.  Instead of grilling out Memorial Day I decided I needed Mexican.  Not tacos because we do that every week but something different.  I googled several recipes and none where exactly what I wanted so I complied this tasty number.   It is super easy, takes like 15 minutes to whip together and it is really good.  Matt claimed this was the best Mexican casserole I have made- success.  If you can make your own salsa verde, it is so much fresher.  But if you want to use store bought I recommend the Mrs. Renfros brand.  I actually used a jar of it and a jar of our homemade salsa verde together.  I always use a rotisserie chicken, it saves so much time.  The three different cheeses provide some killer flavor, but feel free to switch it up with any cheeses. You also could sub ground beef or ground turkey if you don't like chicken.  This can be made ahead and it saves well, the leftovers were great the next day.

Enjoy!

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- 1 Rotisserie chicken shredded

- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning

- 1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed

- 2 jars salsa verde - I like this RECIPE

- white corn shells- you will need about 15-20 shells depending on dish size

- shredded Monterrey jack cheese

- shredded manchego cheese

- shredded cojita cheese

- 2 jalapenos

- avocado

- white onion and cilantro for garnish

Start with a layer of salsa verde in the bottom of a baking dish.  Then layer corn shells (I used about 5-6 corn shells per layer), 1/2 shredded chicken, 1/2 pinto beans, shredded cheese.  Layer again and then end with a final layer of corn shells, salsa verde and cheese.  Top cheese with sliced jalapenos if desired.  Bake at 350 degrees about 35-40 minutes until cheese is bubbly.  Garnish with sliced avocado, diced white onion, and fresh cilantro.

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Wanted to mention this dress I posted on instagram last night.  It arrived in the mail this week and I am loving it. Runs TTS, I am in the size 4.  I wanted to share it because there are only a few sizes left if you want to order.  It is lightweight and you can wear it off your shoulders or up. I have really been loving the Topshop line lately, it is affordable (this dress is under $70) and they have such cute Summer items right now.

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Scenes From Our Memorial Day Weekend

Happy Tuesday y'all, although it kind of still feels like Monday to me.  Four day weekends always throw me off.  This is our first real week home with no school.  We are ready to enjoy our Summer, although I do kind of like a schedule:)

I hope you all had a fabulous Memorial Day Weekend. I am always forever grateful to those men and women who so fearlessly serve and protect our country. 

 Matt had a few of his best friends come stay for the weekend, they do this every year.  So I packed up and headed to my parents condo down here for a mini staycation with my parents and sister and brother in law.  We had a blast and it is always nice to have extra help with the kids.

Friday morning we took the kids to Wonderworks to play.  We just love that toy store, they have the coolest toys and gifts.

Matt came over for happy hour Friday night before his friends arrived and we managed to get a pretty good family picture.

Wearing Embroidered Top + White Jeans

Frances Moon's Flamingo romper is only $16!

Close up of the detail of my top.  I love the embroidery detail.  It runs tts, I am in a size 4.

Of course on the first day a horse fly bit my foot and I had a major allergic reaction.  My foot was so swollen and painful the entire weekend.

We spent much of the weekend at the pool.  

Marysia Bathing Suit | Sunglasses | Frances Moon's Swim suit

Barbara Cobb was sweet enough to send me and Frances beach hats and we adore them!!  You create your own by picking your inner and outer fabrics and monogram. You can see all the fabric choices and create your own here.  She also makes matching beach totes:)  I decided to make our hats coordinate with the same inner black and white fabric.

We enjoyed a fabulous dinner out at Big Belly.  I am totally obsessed with their tempura flounder tacos. Try them next time you go!

Wearing my palm print blouse.  It has been on heavy rotation lately.

We loved having cousin Finley in town too.  These 3 have so much fun together.

I couldn't resist the matching pjs for Frances and Sterling.

The kids with my parents.  Of course they all would not look at the camera.  Just missing our other sweet cousin Maxton!

Sunday we attempted to take our boat out but it was pretty rough so we just sent the men and enjoyed a few cocktails at the Yacht Club after plus a killer sunset.

Joe Fresh Cover-up

Monday was super low key but ended with a fabulous cocktail my Dad created.  This cucumber martini is so refreshing!!

Followed by a kick ass Salsa Verde Enchilada Casserole.  I will share the recipe tomorrow!

Let's do this Tuesday!

Favorite Items on Sale This Weekend

ONE | Vince Camuto Fringe Sandals

Currently 40% off, they also come in black!

TWO | Lulu and Georgia Ink Dye Rug

All items on the L&G site are 25% off with code TAKE25

This is my favorite rug in our house.

THREE | Rebeca Taylor Print Silk Dress

I actually ordered this and love it! The blues are so pretty in person.  40% off.

FOUR | GAP

All regular priced items ate 40% off.  These are a few favorites I bought for Frances Moon.

 Use code Summer.

Blue Bathing Suit | Happy Straw Tote | Zebra Bathing suit| Fish Sunglasses

FIVE| Joe Fresh Cover-Up

All regular priced items on Joe Fresh are 3o% off.  I recently ordered this cover-up and really like it.  It is so soft and with the discount it is only $19!

SIX | Jcrew Tassel Jumpsuit

I love my romper and it is on major sale right now you can take additional 50% off bringing it to $45!

SEVEN | Equipment Snakeskin Blouse and Floral Dress

All sale items on Equipment are additional 20% off. I own both of these and wear them often.

Use code MD2015.

EIGHT | Rebecca Minkoff Tote

This beauty is now 50%.  Such a great everyday purse. Rebecca Minkoff purses always hold up really well and are great quality.

NINE | Kate Spade Polarized Sunglasses

40% off, also come in brown.

TEN | Tory Burch Sandals

These are a Summer staple for me.

also in black.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!  

Summer Vegetable Chopped Salad with Jalapeno Viniagrette + Weekend Sales

If you are looking for a great salad recipe for the holiday weekend, look no further! 

I have a tendency to hoard old cooking magazines.  Any other magazines I toss in the recycling bin but I have a hard time parting with my old cooking ones.  I found this recipe in an old issue of Food and Wine as I was going through them to toss out.  This salad blew my mind.  The jalapeno dressing is so bright and flavorful.  It really makes this salad pop.  The original recipe calls for nectarines too but I could not find any and honestly it was great as is.  The original recipe also calls for fresh lima beans but I used frozen and cooked them myself. 

This salad will be made all Summer long.

|| S U M M E R  V E G E T A B L E  C H O P P E D  S A L A D  + J A LA P E N O  

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adapted via old issue of Food and Wine

- 1 small bag frozen lima beans

- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice ( 2 limes juiced)

-1/4 cup olive oil

- 1 scallion thinly sliced

- 1 jalapeno thinly sliced

- 1 small shallot thinly sliced

- 2- 3 ears of corn cut off the cob.

- 1 avocado diced

- 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes halved

- 1 orange bell pepper thinly sliced

- fresh basil chopped

Place lime beans in a pot filled with water and bring to a boil.  After water comes to a boil cover and let simmer about 15-20 minutes.  When they are fork tender drain and immediately season with coarse salt.

In a large bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, scallion, jalapeno, and shallot.  Season with salt and pepper.

Fold in lima beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, and avocado.  Add basil right before serving.

If you want to make this ahead wait and add the avocado right before serving too.

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MEMORIAL DAY SALES

-Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale- 40% off. 

-Rebecca Taylor extra 25% off sale use code SALE25

-JCREW - 30% off sale and regular items with code WEEKEND

This tassel cover-up is headed my way!

 - Gigi New York- free shipping and free gift if you spend $200.

This is my favorite purse these days.

- Neiman Marcus- 25% off shoes and swim.  Plus 40% off new contemporary styles

-Baublebar- 20% off site with code MEMORIALDAY20

these are my favorite everyday earrings.

- Loft - 40% off site wide

- Serena and Lily - 20% off sitewide use code ALLOUT

-Gap- 40% off regular priced items use code SUMMER

- Old Navy - up to 50% off everything.