Category: Cooking

Green Chile Turkey & Rice Bowls

One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving Turkey is leftovers!  You can add the turkey to lots of dishes where you would normally use chicken.  These Green Chile Turkey & Rice Bowls are a fun way to help you eat leftovers without having to eat another turkey sandwich!

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Mini Jalapeno Bacon Pinwheels

With bacon and cheese wrapped up in a flaky crescent roll crust, and just the right amount of zip from fresh jalapenos, these Mini Jalapeno Bacon Pinwheels are a fun twist to add to your table.  The poppable bites are perfect as an appetizer or even a quick snack.  I think your family…

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Firecracker Shrimp Tacos

Firecracker Shrimp Tacos are a fun twist on a traditional taco. The crunch of the crispy shrimp with the cabbage combined with tangy queso fresco & sweet chili sauce is sure to light up your next taco night!  These tacos were inspired by some I had when I visited Arizona earlier this year. …

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Green Chile Breakfast Burritos

Breakfast burritos are one of my husband’s favorite breakfast foods.  So, I’m always looking for ways to put a fresh twist on this portable morning meal.  Fresh cilantro, eggs, & bell peppers at the local Farmer’s Market inspired these Green Chile Breakfast Burritos.

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Frito Chili Pie

This has to be one of my favorite quick dinners.  I love to keep homemade chili on hand in the freezer so I can put these together when the mood strikes!

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Classic Egg Salad

Egg Salad sandwiches don’t have to be boring.  This egg salad adds the zip of hot pepper sauce.  Even if you’re not the biggest fan of hot pepper sauce, just a few shakes is enough to bring out lots of flavor.  My favorite way to enjoy these sandwiches is alongside a bunch of…

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Shrimp Lo Mein

Shrimp Lo Mein, Chicken Lo Mein, Beef Lo Mein, Vegetable Lo Mein… Whatever you like, you can customize this recipe to fit your tastes or to fit what you have in your kitchen.  Adaptability is something that I love in a recipe, because sometimes I just forget what I have on hand.  This…

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Crispy Baked Ravioli

Fried Ravioli are pretty tasty. If you’ve never had them, you should order them the next time you see them on the menu. Or, you can make these Crispy Baked Ravioli at home, and save yourself some money and calories! What I like best about these baked ravioli is that you can bread…

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Cheesy Quinoa Bites

When I first made this recipe earlier this year, I have to admit… We weren’t that impressed right off the bat.  However, the next day when we heated up the leftovers, we fell in love!  The flavors had developed overnight, and the bites became delicious.  From then on, I have made them the…

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Swedish Meatballs

I have to admit… I used to not be a fan of Swedish meatballs.  But, my husband was insistent that I find a recipe that I like, because they are one of his favorite meals.  I am happy to say that not only have I found a recipe that both he and I…

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