Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Fajita Friday - with a giveaway (CLOSED) (#YouMexiCan)


I can't count the number of times our little family has shared Taco Tuesdays. And tacos have never once failed to be a hit with the kids. Given the success of Taco Tuesdays, we recently decided to expand our Mexican food options, adding Fajita Friday to our weekly menu plan.

Friday is the perfect day to kick back, relax and take a break from a busy week. Clearly you don't want something too challenging on the dinner menu. But you still want your meal to be nutritious and delicious. Fajita Fridays are just the thing - fun, easy and satisfying.


A fajita is typically a flour tortilla filled with grilled meat, onions and bell peppers. The great thing about Mexican food is that it can easily be made vegetarian or vegan. For our Fajita Friday, I sliced a couple of Gardein vegan chicken breasts and sauteed the slices in olive oil to brown them a bit. I added sliced peppers and onions and cooked the mixture for a few more minutes. I then added 1/4 cup of water and the seasoning mix from an Old El Paso fajita kit.


Once everything was ready to go, we laid it all out on the table so each person could pick their own fixings. My daughter is kind of particular, so we heated up a can of refried beans - her standby tortilla filler.


We topped our fajitas with taco sauce, guacamole, salsa and cheese and served sweet potato fries on the side.


With Friday being the kick-off to the weekend, the husband and I indulged in some celebratory margaritas.


My daughter decided to make pink lemonade for her and her brother. We all enjoyed our first Fajita Friday, and it definitely won't be our last.

 Do you make fajitas at your house?

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 Disclosure – I am participating in the Old El Paso Blogger Campaign by Mom Central Canada on behalf of General Mills, and received compensation as a thank you for participating and for sharing my honest opinion. The opinions on this blog are my own.
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91 comments:

  1. East Coast MommySeptember 17, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Looks delicious! #YouMexiCAN

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Tacos and fajitas are the best, great post.

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  3. VanessaSeptember 17, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Love making Fajitas!

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  4. LindaSeptember 17, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Great ideas to have a couple of "standard" but of course delicious menus each week. Enjoy the dinner times with your family. Too many families do not sit down together to have their meals. What a shame! Linda@Wetcreek Blog

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  5. DanielleSeptember 17, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Lately I've been addicted to burritos. I try to get the "naked" kind to reduce the calories.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    My family loves Fajitas, it is one of their favorite meals.

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  7. LoulouSeptember 17, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Yumm ... Makes me realize I haven't had fajitas in way too long! My favourite Mexican food is tacos made with vegetarian chili. Ok, now I'm hungry ... Time to go look into preparing dinner.

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    1. JoKnowsSeptember 18, 2013 at 10:17 AM

      Wow! That sounds so delicious. I will have to try that!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    My favorite Mexican food is quesadilla!

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  9. Jonnie (JB)September 17, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Tacos are my favorite

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  10. spikeSeptember 17, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Enchiladas are my favourite

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  11. Annie1September 17, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Tacos and Burritos!

    Rafflecopter Name is Anne Taylor

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  12. CherylSeptember 17, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    I just LOVE taco salads!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    We absolutely love, love, love tacos!

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  14. Mama SmithSeptember 17, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Yum, we're massive burrito fans. Vegetarian paradise!

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  15. JSeptember 17, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    Tacos!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    I'd love to have the family eat Taco Tuesday and Fajita Friday but unfortunately they're not in to amazing foods :( Your photos are lovely!

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    1. JoKnowsSeptember 18, 2013 at 10:18 AM

      I know what you mean. My girl is super picky!

      Thanks!

      Jo

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  17. Diana PSeptember 18, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Tacos

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  18. Sue2SueperSeptember 18, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    I like Chicken Fajitas!

    SueSueper Sue

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  19. UnknownSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    I love Steak and shrimp fajitas

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  20. Erika ESeptember 18, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Quesadillas are my favourite Mexican food.

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  21. VesperSeptember 18, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Like Fajitas,though as long as it is spicy I like all Mexican foods

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  22. flowerchildSeptember 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Chicken Quesadilla's
    thanks

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  23. UnknownSeptember 18, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    quesadillas for sure...there is this great lil place where I vacation every year in florida that has the best ones!!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    My favorite is red beans and rice.

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  25. UnknownSeptember 18, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    I really like taquitos

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  26. Angela MSeptember 18, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    I love Black Bean Burritos with sour cream, cabbage, cilantro, green pepper, onion, cheese, and tomato.
    angela mitchell

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  27. GlogirlSeptember 18, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    I love soft tacos!

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  28. DreenaSeptember 18, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    I like quesadillas and a side of guacamole.
    Thanks.

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    love fresh salsa and huevos rancheros
    jan

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  30. cotec007September 18, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    old el paso tacos

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    short ribs. thanks.

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  32. Brenda PentonSeptember 18, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    I love burritos

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  33. UnknownSeptember 18, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    I enjoy soft Tacos.

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  34. Jennifer L.September 19, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    I love tacos.

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  35. CheapMomSeptember 19, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    i love tacos and fajitas. we have them all the time. I love the set. would be nice to lay it all out making it more fun

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  36. Lin GorenkoffSeptember 19, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    I love quesadillas.

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  37. pamelarmSeptember 19, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    I like burritos and enchiladas the most

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  38. UnknownSeptember 19, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Chilis Rellenos when we go to Mexico are the best!

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  39. notaquiterSeptember 19, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Love Fajitas!
    wildcardacehigh@yahoo.ca

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  40. DianneSeptember 19, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Fajitas are our favorite Mexican food.

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  41. ChristinaSeptember 19, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    My very favorite Mexican food is tacos with fajitas following at a very close second.

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  42. Katrina BradySeptember 19, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    I love soft tacos

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  43. Andrew Pham (apham17)September 19, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    enchiladas are my fav

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  44. UnknownSeptember 19, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    My favorite Mexican food is soft tacos with lots of cheese, yum!

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  45. Cheryl GSeptember 19, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Tacos are my favourite Mexican food.

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  46. mariaSeptember 19, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Chicken Fajitas.

    billiondollarprincesss@hotmail.com

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  47. lelalaccSeptember 19, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    beef tacos all the way

    entering in rafflecopter as jen s.

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  48. lori bSeptember 20, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    fish tacos

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  49. Josh SSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    I enjoy tacos the best

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  50. UnknownSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    We love burritos and fajita's!

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  51. nicolthepickle (Nicole Graham)September 20, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I like Spanish rice and taco's of course.

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  52. Tammy DalleySeptember 20, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Fajitas, refried beans, nachos, an burritos!!
    Tammy dalley

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  53. UnknownSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    My favourite Mexican food is fajitas.

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  54. Tooth FairySeptember 20, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    I love chicken Fajitas the best ☺ But I also make some baked Mexican Enchildadas that are rich and filling!
    ladybugcda (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  55. krystyl olsonSeptember 21, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Empanadas! Cherry is my fav!

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  56. Tanis SSeptember 21, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    Fish tacos!

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  57. Victoria EssSeptember 21, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    I love fish tacos.

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  58. Karla SSeptember 21, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Tacos,,we have them at least once per week!
    (Karla Sceviour)

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  59. AretaSeptember 21, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    fish tacos

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  60. Belinda MSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    I enjoy chicken fajitas

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  61. UnknownSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    tacos, nachos, fajitas. it's too hard to choose.

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  62. Tina L.September 23, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    My favourite is beef burritos.

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  63. tanyab79September 24, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    tacos and quesadillas

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  64. RebbySeptember 24, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Fajitas for me!

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  65. Jackiekatie1105September 25, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    I love chicken fajitas

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  66. elaing8September 25, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Beef Tacos

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  67. SydneySeptember 25, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    I love quesadillas!

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  68. tkSeptember 26, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    nachos, fajitas

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  69. DonnasSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Tacos.

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  70. Lisa SmithSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I love enchiladas

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  71. Lisa BolducSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    i like a nice taco salad, or some anijitos

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  72. Lori JeanSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    chicken fahitas...lori Jackson

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  73. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    taco salad is soooo goood!
    sunflowerpower@live.ca

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  74. Judy CowanSeptember 26, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Love the hard shell Tacos (Judy Cowan)

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  75. josiefiordaSeptember 27, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    we love tacos and enchiladas

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  76. Andrea AmySeptember 27, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    I love enchiladas

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  77. Lori's PlaceSeptember 28, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    fajitas is my fav!

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  78. Lori's PlaceSeptember 28, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    fajitas is my fav!

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  79. Lori's PlaceSeptember 28, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    fajitas is my fav!

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  80. UnknownSeptember 29, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Chilaquilles soooo good!!!

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  81. Monique L.S.October 1, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas...can't pick just one.

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  82. Hide C.October 2, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Shrimp tacos are one of my faves!

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  83. Kristi R.October 2, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Tacos!

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  84. AnneOctober 3, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    I love tacos with the hard shell.

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  85. AnonymousOctober 4, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    beef tacos yumm (rafflecopter marie cat)

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  86. Wanda BOctober 6, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    My favourite Mexican food is Fajitas!!

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  87. Michelle KafkaOctober 7, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    I have entered your fab giveaway.
    Tacos, fajitas, and burritos are my fave Mexican foods.
    It would be awesome to win the Old El Paso Dinnertime Kit.
    Thanks for the chance. :)

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