It's better than good, it's Mexcellent...

OK, guys... It's that time of day when every foodie stops thinking about work (let's be honest, folks) and starts thinking, "Hmm... What's for dinner?"

It really doesn’t matter who's the asker and who's the askee when you can hardly hear each other over the grumbling of tummies. When I run out of ideas, I occasionally turn here, among other places.

Here is one recipe that's easy. I call it Mexcellent, because it's a little bit Mexican and a whole lotta excellent (could easily be vegetarian):

Mexcellent
1 lb of ground turkey (or beef if you like)
1 tablespoon of olive oil (omit if you use beef)
1 box of spanish rice, prepared
2 cups of frozen corn
1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
4 green onions , sliced
2 or 3 roma tomatoes (depending on size), diced
1 cup (or as much as you like) of your favorite hot sauce (I'm a Cholula-kinda girl)
Packet of taco seasoning (however much water the packet calls for)
16 ounce package of mexican cheese blend (reserve 2 cups; I'm not a fan of the cheese with seasoning in it)
Optional garnish: sour cream, more shredded cheese, salsa, sliced jalapenos

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Brown the meat and then add the seasoning packet and the water. Put browned meat into a large bowl. Add rice, corn, beans, onions, tomatoes, hot sauce and cheese. Spoon mixture into a large baking dish (use a non-stick spray first) and put reserved cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Garnish any way you see fit. Serves a bunch.

So what are you doing for dinner? Where do you go for dinner ideas when your short on creativity?

Best dishes,

Nicci