King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, vintage Tex-Mex or Mexican Chicken Casserole with layers of tortillas and chicken in a creamy sauce and covered with melted cheese! Having grown up in Texas, this King Ranch Chicken Casserole was a family favorite Mexican chicken casserole in our house, as it was in many families,…
Holiday
Flavor Mosaic recipes that are often served on specific holidays, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Valentine's Day, etc.
Meatballs with Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooked Perfect® Meatballs. All opinions are 100% mine. These Meatballs with Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce are tender and juicy and flavorful appetizer meatballs that are super easy to make for a party. When I was a kid one of my…
Crockpot Roasted Potatoes
Crockpot Roasted Potatoes are russet potatoes roasted in a crockpot or slow cooker with garlic, Italian Seasoning herbs, including rosemary, and parmesan cheese. These Crockpot Roasted Potatoes are perfect for a weekend or holiday dinner. If you would like to skip all the helpful tips and tricks in the written part of the blog post…
Crockpot Roast Chicken (A Rotisserie-Seasoned Whole Chicken)
Crockpot Roast Chicken makes a wonderful tender, juicy rotisserie seasoned whole roast chicken main dish, Sunday supper, or holiday dinner cooked in a slow cooker. We used to buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store because we loved that rotisserie seasoning and that roasted chicken flavor. It also provided leftover chicken for countless other chicken dishes,…
Baked BBQ Chicken
This easy Oven Baked BBQ Chicken makes a sweet, tangy, smoky, sticky barbecue chicken that is perfect for a summer party or dinner, or when it is too hot or cold to grill outside. Baked BBQ Chicken In this post, you will learn lots of tips and tricks for baking the best Baked BBQ Chicken,…
Cucumber Tomato Salad (with a Mexican Twist)
This Cucumber Tomato Salad with sliced cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, sliced red onions, in a red wine vinaigrette, includes a Mexican twist with the addition of crumbled cotija cheese, Mexican oregano, and chopped cilantro. It makes a truly delicious and refreshing summer salad! Why Is Cucumber Tomato Salad So Popular? In the summertime with barbecues and the hot…
Easy Turkey Fajitas
I have partnered with Honeysuckle White® Turkey to bring you these Easy Turkey Fajitas. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Easy Turkey Fajitas make a delicious, healthy Mexican dinner that can be on the table in 30 minutes. By using either Seasoned Honeysuckle White®’s Seasoned Turkey Breast Strips for Fajitas or Honeysuckle White®’s…
Mexican Street Corn Salad (Elote Deconstructed)
Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe is deconstructed Elote or Mexican Street Corn, a popular Mexican street food, sold by street vendors, and served in a bowl, instead of as corn on the cob, and covered with a fantastic chili lime cream sauce and cotija cheese. It is one of those delicious recipes with fresh corn, often cooked…
Oven Roasted Chicken
Don’t buy that pre-cooked Rotisserie Chicken!! Make your own savory, tender, juicy Oven Roasted Chicken, seasoned just the way you like it, and save yourself the money! Oven Roasted Chicken and Sunday Dinners go together like peanut butter and jelly! There is nothing better than coming home after church to the smell of a roasted chicken…
Rice Pilaf Recipe (With Vermicelli)
This fluffy, buttery Rice Pilaf, infused with incredible flavor from sauteing in butter and cooking in seasoned chicken broth with vermicelli (or orzo), creates a classic side dish for a holiday meal or weeknight dinner. Rice Pilaf makes a wonderful side dish for many main dishes. You could add shredded chicken and vegetables to the rice…
Easy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
This Easy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe is a quick and easy Chinese inspired recipe that can be ready in less than 30 minutes and makes a great weeknight meal to celebrate Chinese New Year or for any time of year. I originally published this Easy Kung Pao Chicken Recipe on PenneyLane.com in February 2015 for Chinese New…
Honey Glazed Carrots
When I think of Easter dinner I think of Ham, Honey Glazed Carrots, and Scalloped Potatoes or Rice Pilaf. I don’t know what it is about carrots and Easter that makes them go together like peanut butter and jelly. Maybe it is the Easter Bunny or just that it is Spring! Whatever it is, you…
Our Favorite Christmas Dinner Recipes
Planning Christmas Dinner can be a daunting task, but worry no more because these outstanding, mouth-watering Christmas recipes will make your Christmas dinner a winner! We have the whole dinner covered, including appetizers, salads, main dishes, sides, and desserts. APPETIZERS Balsamic Jalapeno Pomegranate Brie Cheese Appetizer Pepperoncini Gruyere Cocktail Crostini SALADS Apple Walnut…
Taco Lasagna
Taco Lasagna is a traditional lasagna casserole with lasagna noodles but adds Mexican taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and Mexican and Cheddar cheese that is sure to be a family favorite. Who doesn’t love lasagna? I think it must be one of the most popular recipes in the world. With this recipe, I give traditional lasagna…
Crustless Spinach Quiche
This low carb Crustless Spinach Quiche is a creamy, cheesy egg breakfast casserole loaded with spinach, vegetables, Greek Seasoning, and feta cheese, which makes an easy and delicious gluten free breakfast or brunch! When I was growing up, I always heard the phrase real men don’t eat quiche. Why? I have no idea. However, I…
Chuck Roast Crock Pot Recipe
This easy Crock Pot Chuck Roast or Pot Roast or Beef Roast recipe, with roasted potatoes, carrots, and onions, is so juicy, tender, and flavorful, no one would ever believe how easy it is to make dinner in the slow cooker! This Chuck Roast makes such a delicious, hearty meal that everyone loves. My husband, AKA, the…
Balsamic Jalapeño Pomegranate Brie Cheese
Balsamic Jalapeño Pomegranate Brie Cheese with pecans makes an elegant gourmet holiday appetizer that is ready in 5 minutes with only 4 ingredients. I love Brie Cheese. It turns any recipe into a gourmet recipe. At Christmas time and holiday time, it adds a touch of festive elegance as well as incredible creamy, cheesy flavor….
Best Thanksgiving Recipes
I’ve gathered the best of our family’s favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Some are classic traditional recipes while others have a twist, like our Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding instead of pumpkin pie. If you are searching for the perfect Thanksgiving dinner menu, then look no further. These have everything you need for a successful Thanksgiving dinner, and…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic
These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic will turn brussels sprouts haters into brussels sprouts lovers! Why? Because roasting the brussels sprouts with Bacon, onion, and a Balsamic Glaze adds incredible nutty, smoky flavor! I confess. For many years I was one of them. You know. One of THOSE people. One of THOSE brussels sprouts haters. So…
Southern Squash Casserole
Southern Squash Casserole is a comforting side dish casserole, often served during the holidays, with tender, cooked yellow squash, onions, sour cream, and cheddar cheese topped with crushed buttery crackers. Growing up this Southern Squash Casserole was the only way I would eat squash. We only had it on holidays or church potluck dinners. If…
Breakfast Tacos with Potatoes, Eggs and Cheese
This Breakfast Taco ain’t no Taco Bell Breakfast. It’s way better! These Breakfast Tacos with Potatoes, Eggs, and Cheese are the real deal, like the ones you find in Austin, Texas! Potato Tacos for breakfast! What could be better! These Breakfast Tacos with Potatoes, Eggs, and Cheese are made with freshly scrambled eggs, my Breakfast Potatoes, Mexican…
Breakfast Potatoes {Texas Style}
These Breakfast Potatoes are bites of roasted potatoes spiced up Texas style with taco seasoning, chopped onions, red bell peppers, and jalapenos, and will kick-start your breakfast or brunch. I love cooking breakfast on the weekends, especially Sunday mornings when it is a little more relaxed and laid back; and my favorite go-to breakfast dish is Breakfast…
Moist Banana Bread Recipe
This super Moist Banana Bread recipe makes the best banana bread you will ever try. The sour cream, very ripe mashed bananas, and Texas pecans make the difference. Everyone loves banana bread, especially this Moist Banana Bread with pecans! I have tried many banana bread recipes and banana nut bread recipes and took what I liked…
Pumpkin Smoothie
This sweet, creamy Pumpkin Smoothie tastes like a pumpkin pie dessert blended into a healthy smoothie and is perfect for Fall and Thanksgiving. Keep reading for a surprise ingredient that gives it that Texas twist! It is Mid-October and it has still been in the nineties. Where is Fall? Let me clarify for those not from Texas….