Spanish Garlic Shrimp
For the nights where you need a dish that’s full of spice and flavor that won’t weigh you down, one that’s perfect for these warm spring evenings, try my version of the popular tapas dish, Spanish garlic shrimp! I’ve often …
Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole
A lot of people hear “casserole” and turn up their noses! But a casserole doesn’t have to be a bland batch of boxed goods thrown together – and one can really save your bacon when you have last minute company …
Pineapple Palomas
The tangy Paloma gets a sweet addition with pineapple juice and simple syrup. Enjoy for Cinco de Mayo, because the weather’s getting warmer, or because there are days where could all benefit from a little bit of tequila! Hey there, …
Black Bean Taco Chili
This simple chili is easy to make and packed with flavor, the perfect dish to get on your table quickly when you’ve got hungry people to feed, not a whole lot of time, and almost all pantry ingredients! Chili is …
Tex-Mex Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes
This easy and delicious twice baked potato goes great alongside your chili or meats from the grill or can stand perfectly well on its own as an entree! If you want a heartier version, add about 4-6 oz of cooked …
Sausage Caprese Skillet Pizza
Thinking of calling out for pizza? If you need a quick and easy pizza – or two or three – all you need are a few fresh ingredients, some mozzarella cheese, and a skillet or two or three, and you’ve …
Super Fudgy Brownies
Craving the rich and fudgy taste of brownies and not a box of brownie mix in sight? Make these delicious and decadent chocolate goodies and you’ll never reach for the box again! Baking up delicious treats in the kitchen is …
Crock-Pot Chicken Chili
When good fresh ingredients are harder to find, whether because of winter or because of this quarantine situation we’re in now, it’s nice to have a delicious meal you can whip together from frozen chicken breasts and a bunch of …
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart
This light but satisfying tart has something for everyone to love – crispy well-seasoned roasted asparagus, creamy whipped goat cheese, and a crinkly crackly phyllo crust! A month in, we’re all still trying to make sense of the world putting …
Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Bacon
Give your stovetop macaroni and cheese a surprisingly easy gourmet twist with pasta shells, homemade bechamel sauce, several types of cheese you probably have tucked away in your fridge, and some diced bacon! It will taste luxurious but take you …
Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs
Looking to fill your Easter basket but can’t find your favorite treats or don’t want to go to the store? Instead, try making some of your favorites at home – like these homemade peanut butter eggs, modeled after my all …
Mini Taco Pepper Poppers
Normally I would make these delicious taco-stuffed mini-pepper poppers as an appetizer for a gathering, but right now, they’re great to snack on as a family meal on game night or on those evenings where you’re busy playing catch-up around …