Spring Potato Salad with Arugula, Peas, and Dill is so fresh and light, with bright flavors of arugula and fresh peas, this will be your new favorite, take-to-the-cookout go-to recipe. Potato Salad. I have finally made a really good potato salad. And I mean really good. As in …so-good-I-ate-half-the-bowl-in-front-of-you good. Yes, that good. No, I’m…
Oven Fried Chicken
Kids love this crunchy, DELICIOUS, Oven Fried Chicken topped with a rich and creamy sauce. Love this chicken! I’ve messed with chicken coatings for years, and I always eventually get back to this one. Each component makes it’s own contribution to the flavor and texture of this yummy chicken. And I do this in the oven…
Sweet Hasselback Potatoes with Orange Cardamom Cream
Recently, I have seen a bunch of photos and recipes for Hasselback Potatoes when I’ve been surfing around. I can completely see why they are popular – they’re very eye-catching. So, I wanted to try making Hasselbacks too, but of course with a twist. I decided to try using sweet potatoes, and this is what…
Better Than a Restaurant Southwest Breakfast Bowl
I woke up this morning craving a breakfast like I would get in a restaurant, so I came up with this breakfast bowl. And it was better than a restaurant! I used veggies from my garden YUM! And it was obviously nowhere near as damaging as what a restaurant would serve. Best of all, it…
Summer Squash Casserole
I adore this dish! I started making this when I lived in San Antonio. We used to spend weekends with a beautiful family at their house on a lake in the hill country, and they sure taught me how real Texan’s cook! Living there and spending that time with them is one of the…
Mexicana Rice
Mexicana Rice 1 package Spanish rice (such as Zattaran’s) 1 can chicken broth (or Chicken Stock) 1/3 c chopped onion 2 T chopped green chilies 8oz can tomato sauce ½ c sour cream ½ c shredded Monterey Jack cheese Cook the rice according to package directions, except add the onion and green chilies, and replace…
Green Chile Brown Rice Casserole
This is a pretty versatile side dish for me, especially during the summer when I’m cooking much more southwestern-style foods. Also, this just pairs well with anything off the grill especially steaks or chops. So tasty I love it! Green Chile Brown Rice Casserole 1-½ c brown rice, uncooked 8 oz mushrooms, chopped 2…
Christmas Soup
I make this Christmas Soup every year on Christmas Eve for supper with Christmas Cranberry Meatballs. Helps that both recipes are so easy while I’m running around getting ready for Christmas. And with the tomatoes, chilies, and tri-color pasta, it sure looks the part! This is one of those special meals – when my kids are…
Arugula and Cucumber Salad
This light and peppery salad with a hint of dill is so good and perfect for spring or summer! Arugula and Cucumber Salad Dressing: ½ c light sour cream 2 T lemon juice 2 T milk 2 t dried dill 1 t sugar ¼ t kosher salt ¼ t coarsely ground black pepper Salad:…
Avocado Herb Dressing
This is just a beautiful dressing. Healthy and very seriously one of my favorites. I make this alone as a salad dressing, such as on my Avocado Tortellini Salad or Taco Salad with Grilled Veggies, or as a sauce for my Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Brown Rice, Quinoa, and Black Beans. The touch of anchovy gives…
Tzatziki Sauce
I am not a fan of Greek yogurt. I know it’s all the rage right now, and I have tried and tried, but I’m just not a fan. I do love Tzatziki though – especially since I add some sour cream to make it a little less yogurty. I make no apology for that 🙂…
Weeknight Stroganoff
Another recipe adapted from Emeril Lagasse with a seemingly long list of ingredients. Seriously, this is very easy! Swear! And actually, I usually double it to have plenty of leftovers. So good! Weeknight Stroganoff 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1/2 t kosher salt 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper 1 T olive or vegetable oil…
Italian Shepherd’s Pie
Italian Shepherd’s Pie 1 unbaked, premade pie crust ½ lb bulk sausage ½ lb hamburg ½ can cream of mushroom soup 1 c small curd cottage cheese 1 egg 1-½ c warm mashed potatoes (without butter or milk) ¼ c sour cream ¼ t dried oregano ½ t koshers salt 1/8 t pepper 2 t…
Beef Stroganoff Crepes
Some recipes are family heirlooms, handed down over the years. Others are inspired creations and you can claim all the bragging rights. And then there are those recipes that are picked up along the way randomly. Like in 7th grade Home Ec. …yep. The original recipe for this dish, I got in Home Ec. And…