If you are looking for a tasty appetizer to start off your next BBQ, you can’t go past this recipe for mango salsa and homemade tortilla chips. Summer is getting closer and that means that grilling season and get togethers are right around the corner. Looking for an easy party appetizer? Try this recipe for …
This light seafood piccata with pasta gives me all the taste of a restaurant version of the dish but is so much lower in fat and calories. My husband and I love seafood and often choose it when we eat at our favorite restaurants. But, so many times, the restaurant version is full of heavy …
These Skinny Ground Turkey Enchiladas are my latest attempt at lightening up a normal Mexican food recipe and my whole family loved them. It’s pretty much guaranteed, in our house, when I ask the question of my husband “where would you like to eat out tonight?” that he will pick one of his favorite Mexican …
This recipe for albacore tuna rice paper spring rolls rivals the ones my husband and I get at our favorite Thai restaurant. I love Asian inspired recipes. They are clean and full of healthy ingredients and so flavorful. They are light, crunchy and go perfectly with the sweet and spicy home made dipping sauce. These …
This easy Parmesan chicken recipe is perfect for those nights when time is at a premium and everyone is telling me that they are hungry. Getting something on the table in a hurry for a hectic weeknight can sometimes be a challenge. I normally like to cook everything from scratch but there are times when I …
This crock pot jambalaya is a nice addition to my long list of my favorite crock pot recipes. I love the way it turned out! I have eaten jambalaya many times when dining out but this is one of those recipes that I have not made at home. That is, until today. Crock pot meals …
This delicious garlic pepper pork stir fry has all the flavor of your favorite take away pork stir fry. But made in your kitchen, with love in 25 minutes. Why go out? Can we say sweet? Can we say spicy? What a great combination! I don’t normally care for spicy dishes but when you quiet …
This recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala is perfect for me and he loves it too. It has just a hint of heat and is full of flavor. I love savory chicken curries and I love International crock pot recipes, too. My husband can take curries much hotter than I can, but I love to combine …
This Caprese Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad is simple to make and is the perfect way to showcase the tomato and to add some color to your dinner plate. For me, there is nothing quite like the taste of garden fresh tomatoes, especially those that you have grown yourself. My tomatoes have just started growing this …
These Easter coconut and cheese cupcakes will be a nice finishing touch to your Easter dinner, and the kiddies will love them. My friend Regina, who used to blog at Molly Mel, has been baking up some sweets for the upcoming Easter holiday. Aren’t they cute? Easter is such a fun time for us all. …
Today’s featured recipe comes to us from my friend Regina who used to blog at Molly Mel. Regina regularly submits Brazilian recipes for us to sample, but today she has chosen a Portuguese dish that is often served at Easter time. It is called Bacalhoada, but is more commonly known as Salted Codfish casserole. Salted …
What fun my friends and my husband and I had this weekend with our Asian Dinner Party! I tried out some of my newest Asian recipes with our guests. We had a blast trying the new dishes, drinking wine and champagne, and generally enjoying each other’s company. Join us for an Asian Dinner Party The …
Today’s featured recipe comes from a friend of mine named Regina who used to blog at Molly Mell. Regina has sent us this recipe for Brigadeiro – Brazilian White Chocolate Truffles. Regina tells me that normally Brigadeiro is a brown chocolate covered with brown chocolate sprinkles, but since Valentine’s day is coming, she decided to …
This toasted sesame teriyaki chicken recipe is easy to make and super tasty. There is no need to head to your favorite Chinese restaurant. Make your favorite dishes at home. It is easier than you might think. Keep reading to find out how to make this popular Chinese recipe. This Toasted Sesame Teriyaki Chicken will …
Printable Recipe: 4 Layer Mexican Party Dip This 4 layered Mexican dip is one of the easiest to make, but don’t let that fool you. The flavor is fantastic.I first got the recipe from my sister in law. I’ve made this dip with both full fat cream cheese and meat chili, as well as fat …
This Mexican chili dip could not be easier to make. It is one of my favorite “go to” recipes when I am invited to a pot luck party. The bowl is empty before the party even gets going. It is that delicious! Best of all, you can make it ahead of time and then just …
Are you looking for a effortless meatless meal? This recipe for bean burritos uses a kidney bean and pinto bean combination, which is a nice change from the traditional black bean recipe and is really tasty. These burritos take only 15 minutes from start to finish, so they are perfect for any busy weeknight. My …
Enjoy the spicy taste of Mexican Vegetable Casserole This spicy Mexican vegetable casserole combines a host of nutritious vegetables with a blend of spices and cheese to make a hearty and healthy main course dish. Add a tossed salad or some avocado slices and you are done. I love recipes that make use of what …
This recipe for crock pot vegetable curry is a remake of one that recently tried our on my meat eating husband and he loves it. I love the smell in my house when a curry has been cooking all day long. The aromas are fragrant and so inviting. The recipe is vegan, vegetarian, gluten free …
This recipe for Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara combines a fabulous blend of cheeses with roasted peppers, onions and cream to make a wonderful flavor combination. Carbonara dishes are staples in most Italian recipes and one can see why when tasting the delightful flavor of the dish. Keep reading to find out how to make it. …
Looking for some quick and easy meals that are fast to do, but delicious? These 3 & 4 ingredient recipes are simple to make and let you get dinner or dessert on the table quickly. Easy 4 ingredient eggnog latte. Perfect for the holidays! But don’t let the simplicity of these recipes fool you. They …
We love chili at our house. It does not matter if it is warm or cold outside, a big helping bowl of this hearty white bean chili always hits the spot. It is my latest addition to my crock pot recipes collection and my family just loved it. This recipe can be made with ground …
I’m in the mood for Mexican tonight. Well, I am in the mood for Mexican every night, but tonight I am doing something about the yen. Mexican food is so rich and delicious. I love cooking it because I can adjust the spice exactly the way I want it, instead of letting a cook in …
Normally, when I make spaghetti recipes, I just make a meat based marinara sauce with freshly roasted tomatoes. It is fairly easy to make and I don’t need to spend a lot of time on it but it tastes great. But there are times when I feel like going to the effort of making large …
It’s featured recipe time. This one comes from my friend who used to blog at an international recipe site called Molly Mel. Regina is a fabulous cook and many of her recipes are Brazilian in nature. Most are easy to do and look just delicious. Regina submitted this gluten free treat called Pão de Queijo. …
Years ago, I went out for lunch with some teaching friends of mine. One of the items on the menu was a taco salad. Believe it or not, I had never heard of this delightful concoction. Ever since then, when I eat Mexican, I often choose this as my order. I love the taste of …