Recipes, Crafts and More
Chicken Spaghetti Casserole loaded with moist chicken, spaghetti noodles, and creamy tomato sauce is the epitome of comfort food. Cheesy, hearty and tasty, it’s sure to be a family favorite! Pasta and noodles are pantry staples I always keep a good supply of at home. Every time I find them on sale, I make sure…
Southwestern Tortilla Pizza topped with black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocados, and creamy enchilada sauce. It’s light, crispy, and packed with flavor! I worked as a dietary manager in a skilled nursing facility for many years and one of the perks I loved about the job other than, of course, the free grilled cheese sandwiches, was the…
Nopales Salad made with prickly pear cactus, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, chili peppers, and lime juice, is a nutrient-packed salad you’ll love. It’s fresh, healthy and delicious! Since we’re roughly three weeks away from Cinco de Mayo, I thought I’ll repost one of my favorite Mexican food to make, nopales salad. It’s loaded with fresh flavors and healthful nutrients…
Tacos de Lengua with melt-in-your-mouth tender ox tongue, corn tortillas, and your favorite taco fixings! Moist and flavorful, they’re one of the best tacos you’ll ever have! I was bending and contorting every which way taking photos of these lengua tacos when G crept behind me and commented wistfully, “Boy! Those look good, wish they…
Mini Loaded Hasselback Potatoes turn baby yukon golds into a fun appetizer or side dish! Cut accordion-style, baked and then topped with sour cream, bacon, cheese, and green onions, they’re absolutely addicting! These Mini Loaded Hasselback Potatoes are a fun take on my roasted hasselback potatoes which happen to be one of the most popular recipe on…
Easy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe with moist chicken, crisp zucchini, crunchy water chestnuts and peanuts, and vibrant peppers in a sweet and savory sauce. All the bold flavors of your favorite restaurant takeout cooked in one pan and in under 30 minutes! What is Kung Pao Chicken? Kung Pao chicken is a Chinese stir-fry made with…
Caldo de Res made with beef shanks, potatoes, corn, and vegetables. This Mexican beef soup is hearty, delicious and the perfect comfort food! As you can see from the many recipes on the blog, I have a deep affinity for Mexican food. But although pollo asado, camarones a la diabla or the ubiquitous beef fajitas are on…
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Poppers filled with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and then grilled to crisp perfection. The perfect medley of creamy, smoky and spicy flavors, they’re seriously addicting! Spring is in full swing and we are now seeing gorgeous outdoor weather here in our neck of the woods. With days bright and sunny yet pleasantly cool, we’ve been firing up…
Easy Guacamole Dip is ready in minutes, packed with flavor and makes a great appetizer or side dish. Get the best tips on how to keep it fresh and green longer. Yesterday, I shared with you my go-to pico de gallo recipe and the many delicious ways to enjoy it. If you love Mexican food,…
Homemade Pico de Gallo with fresh flavors from tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and lime juice. This salsa fresca is amazing as a dip as well as condiment for your favorite food. Easily turn it into guacamole with a few avocados! We love all sorts of salsa here at home so I like to make a big…
Shrimp Fried Rice is an easy one-pot meal with your favorite Asian flavors. Chock-full of shrimp, green peas, and fluffy eggs, it’s hearty, delicious and the best use for leftover rice! Plus helpful tips on how to make it perfectly anytime, every time! G and I sat down together at the beginning of January and went…
Two-Ingredient Breadsticks with two simple ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen! The versatile two-ingredient dough makes great pizza crust and is perfect for flatbreads, pretzel bites, calzones, and bagels. Weight watchers friendly with 2 smart points per serving! A few days ago, I shared with you an amazing dulce de leche ice cream…