Sweet and Spicy Baked Acorn Squash Slices are oven-roasted with pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and pomegranate seeds to make an impressive and festive Thanksgiving side dish for your holiday dinner. Covered in a sweet and spicy seasoning made with brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, chili powder, paprika, and a hint of cayenne, this oven-roasted acorn squash recipe…
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Flavor Mosaic recipes organized by their cooking method, such as baked, fried, grilled, etc.
Chicken Dorito Casserole
This Baked Southwest Chicken Dorito Casserole is an easy cheesy chicken casserole with shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, Nacho Cheese Doritos, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning. One thing you will notice is missing is canned cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom soup. Instead, I used cream…
Slow Cooker Jambalaya
This Slow Cooker Jambalaya is an easy set-it-and-forget-it recipe that is Creole/Cajun comfort food at its best! It’s loaded with smoked sausage, tender chicken pieces, shrimp, vegetables, and soft instant rice – all infused with bold spices, herbs, and salty-sweet flavors from diced tomatoes and broth. Slow Cooker Jambalaya is an incredibly easy and satisfying…
Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip (with Cream Cheese)
This Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is the best out there! Made with smooth cream cheese, Ranch dressing, spicy Frank’s hot sauce, gooey cheese, juicy chicken, and no Bleu Cheese, this oven-baked recipe is tantalizing and cooked to perfection. In the mood for a tangy and cheesy dip filled with fiery buffalo flavors? You will…
Twice Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Warm, comforting, and topped with fluffy marshmallows, these Twice Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect option for when you’re craving those fall flavors. Twice Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are individual sweet potatoes, stuffed with a creamy, pumpkin pie spiced sweet potato filling, and topped with gooey marshmallows that are roasted until they are perfectly…
Easy 20-Minute Beer Cheese Soup
Warm, cozy, hearty, and creamy, this easy Beer Cheese Soup, filled with carrots, celery, and flavorful cheddar cheese, can be on the dinner table in 20 minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, appetizer, or even to serve at a game day party. Two types of people live in this world: those that think there…
Best Homemade Turkey Taco Soup
One taste of this Turkey Taco Soup and you’ll agree that it is the Best Homemade Turkey Taco Soup! With adobo spiced turkey, black beans, tomatoes, and corn, in a delicious zesty broth, this Homemade Turkey Taco Soup is an easy healthy delicious dinner recipe! I love healthy, zesty Soup Recipes, like my Chicken Enchilada…
Hobo Dinner Foil Packets
Grab some sausage, potatoes, carrots, and some seasoning for these fun Hobo Dinner Packets. Ready to throw on the grill or campfire for a quick camping or summer dinner. Campfire Foil Packets are a fun way to cook while camping and these Sausage and Potato hobo dinner packets make a delicious savory camping meal. Why…
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Grilled Mahi Mahi is a deliciously seasoned, mild-tasting fish filet with a smoky grilled flavor, that is super easy to make, and can be ready in 20 minutes! Not only is Grilled Mahi Mahi delicious, but it is also sustainable, eco-friendly, and is a lean, high-protein main dish, so you can feel good about serving…
Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
These sweet and fluffy homemade Strawberry Cupcakes with Buttercream Strawberry Frosting are made from scratch with a homemade strawberry puree in both the cupcakes and frosting! These light, and fluffy cupcakes with a creamy strawberry frosting are both made with real fresh strawberries without a strawberry cake mix or a box of strawberry gelatin. They…
Potato and Chorizo Empanadas
Stuffed with a spicy chorizo and potato filling, and wrapped in a buttery, golden, flaky pastry, these Potato and Chorizo Empanadas make awesome Mexican appetizers or a main dish. These hearty, savory Mexican Chorizo empanadas make great hand-held appetizers for Cinco De Mayo, or game day, or for a party. If you loved my Chicken…
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe From Scratch
Enjoy this easy old fashioned Strawberry Shortcake, made from scratch, that was inspired by shortcake served at the Poteet Strawberry Festival! Strawberry Shortcake has fresh, juicy strawberries, on top of a sweet flaky biscuit, made from scratch, and topped with pillows of sweet whipped cream. They are perfect anytime but especially for Valentine’s Day, Easter,…
Asiago Cheese Focaccia Bread
Asiago Cheese Focaccia Bread is an Italian bread topped with fresh herbs that can be used in a focaccia sandwich, pizza, or served with marinara or with a soup or salad. Cheese Focaccia Bread is crisp yet light and is perfect for soaking up your favorite sauce or soup. I learned about Asiago Cheese Focaccia…
Empanadas De Pollo (Chicken Empanadas)
Empanadas De Pollo, or Chicken Empanadas, are savory hand pies filled with Mexican seasoned chicken, cream cheese, and corn that make great appetizers or a delicious weeknight dinner! These hearty, savory Mexican chicken hand pies, or empanadas, make great hand-held appetizers for a game day, or tailgating party, or as the main course for a…
Best Velveeta Skillet Queso
This is the Best Velveeta Skillet Queso ever! Sausage, jalapeño, 3 kinds of cheese, Rotel, and beer combine to create an amazing creamy cheesy flavor. Eat it with your favorite dip chip for a zesty party appetizer or game-day snack, or add a cheesy topping to your favorite nachos, burritos, tacos, or burgers. What Is…
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is the absolute best tater tat casserole you will ever try! It is loaded with chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning, and homemade cream sauce, and, of course, tater tots! This Easy Tater Tot Casserole is loaded with flavor and makes a delicious kid-friendly casserole dinner that you can make ahead…
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
This Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole is like a Mexican Lasagna or Tortilla Casserole that is packed with vegetables, Mexican flavors, and melted cheese! It transforms vegetarian enchiladas into an easy Make-Ahead Mexican casserole dinner that freezes well and your family will love! As you know living in South Texas, I love my Mexican Recipes, as well as…
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Bombs
Make Hot Chocolate fun by adding Salted Caramel Chocolate Bombs filled with hot chocolate mix and marshmallows to steaming hot milk and watch the chocolate melt away and the marshmallows release! These Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Bombs are perfect for a fun hot beverage on a cold night, or a Valentine’s Day gift for your…
Leftover Ham and Broccoli Quiche
Leftover Ham and Broccoli Quiche is an easy and delicious quiche recipe to use up leftover holiday ham and is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch! A rich creamy, cheesy and savory egg custard in a flaky pastry crust, this quiche recipe uses ham and broccoli as its fillings and cooks up easily in…
Homemade Green Bean Casserole
This Homemade Green Bean Casserole, a traditional green bean casserole that is made from scratch with fresh green beans and a homemade mushroom sauce and topped with french fried onions, will be a hit with your family and friends on Thanksgiving. I have been told by some members of my family that it is not…
Best Chicken Parmesan
This Classic Chicken Parmesan recipe makes the Best Chicken Parmesan with a pan-fried breaded chicken breast that is oven-baked with marinara and fresh mozzarella for a crispy chicken parmesan with melty cheese and a flavorful tomato-based marinara sauce. A couple of years ago, for fun, I attended a cooking class with a friend held by…
7 Cheap Crockpot Meals
7 Cheap Crockpot Meals are great when you have no money and no time! Yet they are all fabulously delicious, filling and wholesome! Crockpots (or Slow Cookers, if you prefer) are a fantastic time saver for a busy family. Throw the ingredients in the crockpot at the beginning of the day and when you return…
Blueberry Puff Pastry Danish With Cream Cheese Icing
This Blueberry Danish is made with fresh blueberries, blueberry jam or blueberry preserves, and puff pastry that is flaky and buttery and drizzled with a sweet lemon cream cheese icing! This Blueberry Puff Pastry Danish, like my Vanilla Frosted Donuts, makes a delicious Breakfast Recipe to start your day or a sweet way to end…
Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta puts a delicious Mexican spin on traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu and turns it into chicken casserole. While we love traditional recipes, sometimes we like to tweak them to add bolder flavors since we enjoy a little more spice in our food. This Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Cordon Bleu…