Build a better Tamale? You are ON.
All the Tamale Taste in one hot dish! Sometimes my recipes turn out delicious, but definitely not something that would grace the cover of Bon Apetite. Instead of making this in once big dish I decided to try something a bit more creative. I…
Hey, Why Should Pirates Get All the Fun?
I love that this recipe starts with a BOXED cake. Talk about keeping life Simple! I'll drink to that! It isn't actually a full drink, only a few tablespoons per serving, but if you are a rum lover, that is enough to give this cake an extra…
Baked..Not Fried! Try these Southwestern Spring Rolls Tonight and Watch Them Disappear!
This Easy recipe has all the flavor without all the fat! The thought of heating up a deep pan of oil and cooking food in it is a bit daunting for a few reasons. 1) I am always looking for ways to cut back on calories. 2.) It is messy.…
Tastes like Lemon Drops Mixed with California Sunshine
These make every day feel like a special occasion. I remember when we were kids, my mom used to always have something in the cookie jar. Oatmeal, chocolate chip, and peanut butter cookies were pretty standard fare. Every once in a while she…
Bold and Spicy…Might Be the Best Thing Since The Godfather!
Not sure what to fix for dinner for your family? Take it to the mattress! Ok I admit I am one of the few adults that has never seen the Godfather. What can I say? I am a lightweight when it comes to scary movies! But I do know that taking…
Can you really have TOO much bacon?
Bacon and Oatmeal? What was she thinking? How about AMAZING. My Great Grandmother had a small "drippings can" next to her stove. She saved all her bacon drippings and when she cooked up eggs or pancakes in the morning you could smell the…
I’ll Have What She’s Having!
This plate is full of flavor without being full of guilt! Sometimes it is easy to be jealous of someones' plate. Especially if you are counting calories or carbs! Trust me I know! I have been dieting my whole life and there is nothing more…
This Taco Gets a High Five
Surf's Up DUDE! But thankfully you don't need to head to the beach to Pick Up a Platter of these! I had never really heard of fish tacos until I moved to the San Diego area. In fact, I thought someone was kidding the first time they were…
If This Gets the Betty Crocker Stamp of Approval It Has To Be Amazing!
Make this for National Hot Fudge Sundae DAY! Show Off! My kids loved to celebrate the silly National days such as National Parfait Day and National Talk Like a Pirate Day. I usually just make Home Made Hot Fudge for the National Day, that…
Make This Amazing Dish And Pray for Leftovers!
Make This and Your Family Will Make Sure they are Home For Dinner! The other day I picked up our teen from work. When he got in the car he asked what we were having for dinner. When I told him I already had the Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken…