Flour tortillas. Or, as we like to call them, fluffy, doughy blankets of love. Wrap up your favorite Mexican food inside one of these and you won't be sorry. I've had tortillas pinned to my Pinterest boards forever. I don't know why I took so long to finally get around … [Read more...]
Mexican Pie: Vol. 2, Day 90
Any food that can be categorized as "Mexican" is my favorite. This includes really Americanized dishes, traditional and authentic dishes, Tex-Mex recipes...you get the idea. When I saw this Mexican Pie over on Hungry Couple NYC, it sounded easy and delicious. I made a few … [Read more...]
Pretzel Dogs: Easy Summer Dishes
These pretzel dogs are a combination of the two best baseball game treats: soft pretzels and hot dogs. Bring on the mustard!Nothing says "summer" more than hot dogs. My boys could live on them, but they are really only something I crave when it's hot outside and the days are … [Read more...]
Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Do you love Red Lobster? It's our "date night" place and we really like the biscuits that come with the meals. Well, these Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits adapted from The Slow Roasted Italian are BETTER than the ones at Red Lobster. I'm not kidding. My husband raved over … [Read more...]
One Dish Dinners (Roundup)
One dish dinners. One skillet. One pan. Those are the words that thrill my soul when I'm reading a recipe. Anything that can be cooked all together and still retain the individual layers of flavor is a win for me. I don't even wash my own dishes anymore. My husband has taken … [Read more...]
Easy Pot Pie: Vol. 2, Day 42
The other day, I actually wandered away from Pinterest while looking for a recipe! It was really because I was searching for something so general: recipes with shredded chicken. So I hit up Google, found Mom's by Heart's post for 40 Recipes for Shredded Chicken and … [Read more...]
Vol. 2, Day 17: Broiled Parmesan Tilapia
We are having homemade fish sticks for dinner tonight, and it reminded me of a recipe that I never posted. A couple weeks ago we had Broiled Parmesan Tilapia for dinner, and even my "not keen on fish" husband raved about it. Here's the kicker: I KNOW I saw a recipe for … [Read more...]
Crockpot Beef Sandwiches au Jus
During these hot summer months, avoiding the oven for dinner is a must! When I saw these crockpot beef sandwiches by Dana from This Silly Girl's Life, I pinned them to try on a hot day. Well, we certainly had a heat wave last week, so I pulled out this recipe and put it to good … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas
Today I'm hosting my last guest blogger for this vacation. I'm actually home already, but you know the mountain of laundry I'm trying to climb out from underneath right now?!? So I'm outsourcing. The blogging, at least. :) Thanks to Nicole for letting me guest post for her … [Read more...]
Day 326: Mini Sausage & Cheese Calzones
Looking for a quick, easy and kid-friendly dinner? These little babies were a hit in our house and using flaky canned biscuits, you can get them put together, baked and on the table in less than 30 minutes. … [Read more...]
Day 306: Baked Chicken Chimichangas
I LOVE Mexican food. Well, the American version of Mexican food, at least. :) And I really love chimichangas! The options for stuffing them are unlimited. I'm currently working on a clone recipe of On The Border's Fajita Chimichanga with queso sauce. … [Read more...]
Day 303: Creamy Orzo and Asparagus
The arrival of Spring brings a new crop of vegetables, and asparagus is quickly becoming one of my favorites. My husband loves it, so I try to get plenty into our meals while it's on sale! This recipe caught my eye because it's like a quick and easy risotto, one of my … [Read more...]