Chicken Shawarma // Beef Carnitas

I recently did a post about what my readers would like to see on the blog. Someone said recipes! So here I am giving the people what they want.
I didn't used to cook. Ever. I told my hubs I was a terrible cook. He told me that noone can be a terrible cook, all you have to do is follow directions... hmm, what a concept. You mean I can't just pick 10 spices and throw it on a hunk of meat, throw it in the oven without a timer and it will taste good? No, not when the spices are italian, paprika, cinnamon, clove, and lemon pepper. So I started looking into recipes and even started trying them... Obviously Pinterest is a big help for this, but a word to the wise: Don't get in over your head! Don't start with fancy recipes that call for strange, exotic ingredients when you don't even know how to cook a normal, "American" recipe. So, here are two eaaaasy recipes that I love, and yes, even you (probably) can't screw them up.



Crock Pot Beef Carnitas Tacos- Makes delicious leftovers! (tip: if you want the meat spicier, put the jalapeno on top of the meat. If you are a wimp like me, put it on the bottom of the crock pot. You will still taste the flavor but without the spicy zing. Also I'm sure this would be just as good with flour tortillas if corn isn't your thing.)

For the salsa I like to make this fresh recipe:
4-6 ripe tomatoes, diced
4-6 green onions, diced
1 can diced green chilies, not drained
1 can chopped black olives (optional)
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
Combine ingredients and add 1-2 Tbs of lime juice and salt to taste. This is sooo good to make just as an appetizer too. Muy Beuno!

Now on to my other favorite:



Chicken Shawarma (which is a fancy name for wrap. Ok just kidding it's an Arab meat prep technique but you get the idea.)

An easy wrap recipe that will take you to the far off seas of the Mediterranean  Just be careful when making the yogurt sauce- the first time around I didn't measure the garlic and put in way too much, which ultimately overpowered the taste of the chicken. (WHICH IS WHY WE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!) I also make the homemade naan, which is a little extra work but definitely worth it.

There you have it! Try these out and let me know how they treated you. I am always in to trying new recipes, so if you have something you love to make, leave the link below!