June Potluck with Rick!

It's Potluck time again!

Here's your chance to make one of those many Rick Bayless recipes that you have tagged but haven't fit into a theme yet.

So, what are you craving this week? 

Make any Rick Bayless recipe from one of his books or online and post it by Sunday, July 1st. Potluck means anything goes--as long as it is a Bayless recipe of course!

Don't forget to link up with Mr. Linky below so that we can all see your fabulous creation. Please remember to leave a comment after linking up so that we're sure to see your post as soon as it goes up.

If you're new to IHCC, please see our WELCOME post for all of the details to join in the fun!

And, if you happened to miss last week's Summer Salads roundup, take a minute to check out the greens, veggies and dressings that everyone made. 

What are you going to bring to June's Potluck?




I Heart Cooking Clubs *June Potluck--Rick Bayless* Participants

1. Natashya - Avocado-Dressed Shrimp a la Mexicana 2. Deb in Hawaii--(Vegan) Salsa Mac-n-Cheese 3. Vianney ~ Cafe Tacuba-Style Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

4. Julie ~ Pork Tinga with Potatoes, Avocado and Fresh Cheese 5. Michelle - Quesadillas Fritas 6. Heather - Guacamole 2 Ways (Bacon & Tomato Toasted Pepita)

7. Kim - Salsa Baked Cheese 8. Debbie@The Friday Friends 9. What's Cookin' SMA

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Summer Salads!

Is it just me, or does it feel like we are travelling a little too close to the sun this week? It is hot, hot, hot here. And I live in Canada!

Let's give ourselves a bit of a break in this heat and go for something cool and nourishing - like a salad!

Rick Bayless is the master of fresh Mexican style flavours and that goes for his salads too. You can go for a composed salad, dinner salad, or side. The choice is yours!

Pick a salad (or salad dressing) from one of Rick Bayless' recipes online or in his books, post on or by Sunday, June 24th and post to Mr. Linky below. Don't forget to leave a message in the comments to tell us about your delicious Bayless dish!

Need help with linking and general cooking club guidelines? Check out our Welcome post. 

And did you get a chance to check out all the Holy Frijoles posts from last week? They are beanirific!

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I Heart Cooking Clubs *Summer Salads!* Participants

1. Michelle - Avocado Dressed Shrimp 2. Deb in Hawaii--Lime-Cilantro Dressing 3. Heather- Salpicón de Res al Chipotle

4. Natashya - Chipotle Chicken Salad with Avocado, Potato, and Baby Spinach 5. Donna- Green Bean salad with salsa dressing 6. Kitchen Flavours - Ensalada Mixta

7. Kim - Spinach Salad with Warm Chorizo Dressing

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Holy Frijoles!

Beans! So versatile, so easy to use, so..... cheap! Yep, they deliver nutrition, great protein and they don't break the bank!

So how are you going to use frijoles in this week's cooking club dish?

Tangy black beans as a side for grill night?

 Hearty bean soup with rustic bread?

 As part of a delicious filling for an awesome sandwich or wrap?

Or even for dessert! 

Whip up your Frijoles (beans) dish from one of Rick Bayless' recipes and link up here with Mr. Linky on or by Sunday, June 17th.

Need help with participation guidelines? Check out our Welcome post.

So come on, get your bean on! 

Meanwhile, check out how we Wrapped it Up last week!

Photos from girlichef.com

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Holy Frijoles!* Participants

1. JamieK-Drunken Pintos 2. Michelle~ Crusty Black Bean-Chorizo Subs

3. Deb in Hawaii--Mexican Beans w/ SoyRizo & Greens 4. Heather- Frijoles Borrachos

5. Kim - Crusty Black Bean-Chorizo Subs 6. Natashya - Frijoles Refritos

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Wrap it Up!

This week it's time to get All Wrapped Up!

Make your own wrappers or buy them...

pick a tasty filling and wrap it up!

There are so many ways to choose: Tacos, Enchiladas, Burritos, Taquitos, Tamales, Quesadillas, Tortas, and Empanadas... just to name a few.  What will you wrap up?

Wrap it Up and post on or by Sunday, June 10th.  Don't forget to link up with Mr. Linky below so that we can all see your awesome creation!

If you're new to IHCC, please see our WELCOME post for all of the details to join in.

If you missed out out on what happened when we turned on our grills last week, click HERE to check out the goods!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Wrap It Up* Participants

1. Jessi Reil de Olvera 2. Kitchen Flavours - Picadillo Tacos 3. Michelle - Potatoes with Mexican Sausage (Papas y Chorizo)

4. Deb in Hawaii--Zucchini-Mushroom Tacos w/ SoyRizo 5. Heather- Crispy Shrimp Tacos w/ Savory Tomato Broth & Pickled Vegetables 6. Natashya - Mexican Scrambled Egg Wraps

7. Kim - Kale Tacos with Caramelized Onions, Fresh Cheese, and Red Chile

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Turn on the Grill!

We are grilling along with Rick Bayless (self-described "Grill Geek") this week. 

Go ahead... Fire it Up!

What do you like to grill?

Steak, fish, chicken, veggies, peppers, even fruit...

It's all fair game for the grill or even the grill pan.

So let's Turn on the Grill!

Pick your favorite Rick Bayless grilling recipe from any of his cookbooks or online, get to grilling, and make sure to post it by Sunday, June 3rd to join in the fun!

Don't forget to link up with Mr. Linky below so that we can all see your fabulous creation. Please remember to leave a comment after linking up so that we're sure to see your post as soon as it goes up.

If you're new to IHCC, please see our WELCOME post for all of the details to join in the fun!

And, if you happened to miss last week's Potluck roundup, take a minute to check out the variety of fabulous dishes everyone made. 

What are you going to Grill???
I Heart Cooking Clubs *Turn on the Grill* Participants

1. Jessi Reil de Olvera 2. Michelle - Grilled Corn w/ Cream, Cheese, and Chile

3. Deb in Hawaii--Tangy Grilled Fish Tostadas 4. Heather - Tacos de Arrachera y Pollo al Carbón con Cebollitas Asadas y Nopales

5. Natashya - Mexi-style grilled chicken caesar! 6. Kim - Carne Asada Brava & Chipotle Steak Sauce

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May Potluck w/ Rick Bayless

It's that time of the month again!  You know the time.  You get cravings and you just have to satisfy them.  Or else.  Yup.  It's true.  We all get them.

But the great thing about that is, we can share those cravings.  Those urges.  No matter what they may be.  Because IT'S POTLUCK TIME!

Yup.  Choose any Rick Bayless recipe that strikes your fancy this week and then share it right here.  Can't wait to see what you bring to the table to share at the POTLUCK this month!

Make and post your May Potluck post by Sunday, May 27th. Don't forget to link your post of the week's with Mr. Linky below, so we can all enjoy your fabulous creation! Remember to leave a comment after, each week that you use Mr. Linky to link your post, just to be sure we don't miss anyone.

Not sure what a permalink is? Check out our Welcome post.

If you missed the It Was All YELLOW! theme last week, be sure to head on over and see all of the delicious dishes everyone brought!  Don't forget, we're cooking through the recipes of Rick Bayless right now...so if you've linked up, be sure that you've used/adapted one of his recipes for your post!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *May Potluck w/ Rick Bayless* Participants

1. Michelle - Quick-Fried Shrimp with Sweet Toasty Garlic 2. Kitchen Flavours - Moroccan Meatballs In Tomato Sauce 3. Heather - Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail Green & Red Chile Crackers 4. Jessi Reil de Olvera

5. Deb in Hawaii--Agua de Tamarindo 6. Yvette - Avocado-dressed shrimp a la mexicana tostada 7. Heather - Avocado-Mango Salad w/ Gorgonzola, Bacon, & Toasted Pepitas 8. Kim - Salsa Mac and Cheese

9. Julie ~ Mango Lime Tart 10. Leslie - Mango Stuffed French Toast 11. Donna- Pork with smoky tomato sauce and potatoes 12. Natashya - Tortillas with Grilled Chicken Breast, Tangy Green Chile...

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Yellow!

I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called yellow 

And this week we are celebrating yellow foods! Yellow ingredients and/or yellow dishes! Eat the rainbow, right? Don't forget yellow! Red gets all the attention these days, give yellow some love! 

So grab your Rick Bayless books and find the perfect way to celebrate the colour Yellow!

Post on or by Sunday, May 20th and link up with Mr. Linky after so that we can all see your Yellow post!

Need help or any other information? Check out our Welcome Post!

While you are thinking of great yellow foods, have a look at the Mom-inspired dishes from last week!
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I Heart Cooking Clubs *It Was All Yellow* Participants

1. Heather - Roasted Plantains w/ Cajeta & Pecans 2. Yvette - Fresh corn chowder with roasted peppers 3. Michelle - Fresh Corn Chowder w/ Roasted Peppers

4. Deb in Hawaii--Pineapple, Mint & Serrano Paletas 5. Karen (Karen Cooks) - Corn Soup with Chicken and Poblano 6. Kitchen Flavours - Green Chile and Cheese Cornbread

7. Kim - Corn Chowder 8. Natashya - Empanadas, Salsa, and Grilled Corn!

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