Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram We are still in Richmond, Virginia this week visiting my brother Nathan. (The kids are at home with GG and Grandpa! Lucky kids! Lucky us!) Richmond is a SUPER cool city, have you been? Totally worth a trip. Today we ate at this amazing restaurant called Mama J’s. Best fried chicken in Richmond, according to Nathan and half the town apparently. (It was totally delicious.) Anyway they had a Candied Sweet Potatoes side dish that was supposed to be one of the best items on the menu, so we ordered it. It really was so good. Sometimes I try to finagle recipes out of restaurant cooks. It rarely works for me. In fact, it never does. I hear about other people getting recipes from restaurants but I literally have had zero luck with it. Have you ever asked? I don’t even mention the blog (I would if they gave me the recipe, just for full disclosure) but man! I guess I need to learn how to schmooze better. I asked the waitress about Mama J’s Sweet Potatoes, and she told me that it’s a secret recipe. But I took notes and am going to try to recreate it in time for Thanksgiving, because it was worth the hype. It was very simple, the sweet potatoes really had a chance to shine. I’m no vegetarian, but these enchiladas leave me feeling totally satisfied. I’m not going to lie, some vegetarian dishes I have (particularly in restaurants), I finish it and I’m like, okay where’s the rest of my food. (Sorry, vegetarians :) But not these babies. These enchiladas are completely stuffed and hearty, and you won’t miss the meat at all. It’s a good option for Meatless Monday, I’m trying to do at least 1 or 2 meatless meals every week lately. It’s cheaper and there are so many good options these days. (The access to produce we have is amazing, right??) Enjoy the enchiladas, let me know if you try them out! Oh and here is the enchilada sauce that I used for this recipe! Killer Red Enchilada Sauce That’s Done in 10 Minutes. 10 minutes guys. Promise. Tejano Beans « these tender slow cooked Tex-Mex beans are a family favorite. Spanish Cauliflower Rice « no, it’s not actual rice, but it is delicious and filling! Mexican Cucumber Salad with Cilantro and Lime « the perfect light and fresh salad to go with hearty enchiladas. Horchata « if you’ve never had this amazing sweetened rice drink you are missing out! And it’s so easy to make at home. Brazilian Limeade Recipe « are you citrus obsessed like me? This drink is frothy, tart, sweet, and kind of addictive. If you’d like to freeze these, I recommend wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap, then tin foil, to avoid freezer burn. They’ll last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Taqueria Style Chicken Tacos « flavorful juicy chicken tacos, done in 30 minutes on the stovetop (or throw the meat in your slow cooker). No jars of salsa here!! Stacked Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas « Bad picture. Good food. Trust me. Carne Asada Made with Juicy Skirt Steak « even better than your favorite Mexican restaurant! Slow Cooker Cheesy Enchilada Quinoa Bake from Chelsea’s Messy Apron Cheesy Black Bean and Corn Enchiladas from Aggie’s Kitchen Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taquitos from I Heart Naptime « this is actually a post I contributed to Jamielyn’s site! (meaning it’s my recipe.)
