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…
Holiday
Flavor Mosaic recipes that are often served on specific holidays, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Valentine's Day, etc.
Vegetarian Empanadas
Vegetarian Empanadas are loaded with a colorful array of vegetables, including sweet corn, red and green bell peppers, protein-packed beans, and aromatic spices, all wrapped in an irresistible flaky, golden-brown crust! While these savory hand pies can be enjoyed as hand-held snacks or appetizers alongside a creamy avocado cashew dip, they also make a hearty…
The Best Shrimp Dip (with Cream Cheese)
This easy, creamy Shrimp Dip Recipe, made with tiny shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, chives, or green onions, and a dash of hot sauce, makes a great make-ahead game day party appetizer. Serve the retro recipe with your favorite tortilla or pita or chips, crackers, or baguette slices, and let the party begin! My husband can…
Pumpkin Magic Bars
Pumpkin Magic Bars are rich, thick, sweet pumpkin cookie bars layered not only with pumpkin but with butterscotch and toffee flavors as well! With creamy pumpkin, crunchy pecans, butterscotch chips, and toffee chips, it is a magical explosion of flavor and textures in every layer of this cookie bar bite! Like my Candy Apple Magic…
Cookies and Cream No Churn Ice Cream
Cookies and Cream No Churn Ice Cream is sweet and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream with crunchy crushed Oreos throughout. The best part is that you don’t need to have an ice cream maker to make this no churn Cookies and Cream Ice Cream! As you can tell from our Cookies And Cream Milkshake, and…
Taco Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing
This flavorful Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing is so versatile and is delicious any time of the year. Learn how to make your own taco bowls, taco seasoning, and creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing and customize the taco salad with Fritos, Doritos, or your favorite toppings. Whether served on a salad plate as a taco…
Ham Salad Tortilla Pinwheels
Ham Salad Tortilla Pinwheels are fun party appetizers that are family-friendly and make delicious finger food for a party, picnic, or lunch! Burrito Sized Tortillas are filled with ham salad made with ham, cream cheese, celery, mayo, mustard, relish, and more, for a make-ahead, budget-friendly party appetizer! These make flavorful bite-sized pinwheels that are an…
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, also called Cóctel de Camarones Mexicano, is a zesty Mexican appetizer with shrimp, Clamato juice, jalapeño, tomatoes, and vegetables, that make a perfect start to your summer Mexican Dinner, or light meal! Don’t worry if you missed your Mexican beach resort vacation this year. Bring the Mexican Caribbean to your house with…
Low Carb Steak Fajita Roll Ups
Low Carb Steak Fajita Roll Ups are marinated flank steak fajita beef wrapped around fajita seasoned onions and peppers for low carb or Keto fajitas. Steak Fajita Roll Ups make a healthy yet flavorful low carb or Keto dinner. Perfectly grilled marinated steak fajitas wrapped around sautéed fajita seasoned onions and peppers. Steak Fajitas are…
Vanilla Frosted Donuts (Baked Not Fried)
Vanilla Frosted Donuts are deliciously light soft buttery cake donuts that are baked instead of fried and frosted with a sweet and creamy vanilla frosting. These Baked Vanilla Frosted Donuts make a wonderful sweet breakfast treat. There is no better way to start the day than with these sweet frosted donuts. I admit it! I…
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…
Cinco De Mayo Menu
This Cinco De Mayo Menu provides all the delicious Cinco De Mayo Food ideas and recipes for your Cinco De Mayo celebration including drinks, appetizers, mains dishes, sides, and desserts! As a bonus, I’ve added many new and exciting recipes to this Cinco De Mayo recipe collection, so you will have a complete menu when…
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…
Mexican Shrimp Salad
Mexican Shrimp Salad is fresh, vibrant, and bursting with the flavor of perfectly seasoned shrimp, corn, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado, and drizzled with a Mexican vinaigrette dressing and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds! Whether you serve it as a summer lunch or weeknight dinner, this delicious seafood salad has become one of our favorite Mexican…
Watermelon Salsa
Light and refreshing Watermelon Salsa, with watermelon, strawberries, herbs, honey, and jalapeño, offers a sweet and spicy summer appetizer for Cinco De Mayo, or a picnic, party, or potluck! Pair Watermelon Salsa with crispy tortilla chips for a delicious appetizer, or use it as a topping for tacos, or your favorite salmon, fish, or 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,…
Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple Salsa, made with pineapple, peppers, red onions, and more, makes a sweet and refreshing summer salsa that goes perfectly on tacos, salads, fish, and chicken! It adds a light, fresh, tropical topping to any of your favorite summer or Mexican Recipes. Make it for Cinco De Mayo or anytime you want some sweet heat…
Instant Pot Ropa Vieja
Instant Pot Ropa Vieja is a delicious braised beef recipe that has been made easier and faster by cooking it in the Instant Pot! Shredded beef in a savory, beefy au jus with sliced onions, peppers, and the flavors of adobo, olives, and spices, make this dish exquisite! I was introduced to Ropa Vieja years…
Spicy Cilantro Game Day Guacamole
Spicy Cilantro Game Day Guacamole is as fresh as a Mexican Restaurant’s tableside guacamole, yet even better because you can customize it to your taste! For example, would you like chunky or creamy guacamole? Guacamole is easy to make even though it is homemade from scratch with fresh ingredients and guacamole seasoning! It is bursting…
10 Best Recipes To Use Up Leftover Ham
You cook up a large ham for holiday dinner! It is delicious, but now you have all this leftover ham. Here are some of the best ideas for how to use that leftover ham. These are my top 10 recipes for using leftover ham. With all the other food that you had for the holiday,…
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…
Best Homemade Carrot Cake
This is the Best Homemade Carrot Cake recipe because it is a sweet, moist, and rich Carrot Cake made from scratch with pineapple, raisins, and pecans with a smooth cream cheese frosting. When you want a dessert that everyone will love, make this cake! It makes a perfect Easter Dessert, Thanksgiving Dessert, or Christmas Cake….
Peach Glazed Spiral Ham
Peach Glazed Spiral Ham is a salty, savory ham with the best sweet peach ham glaze and is perfect for an Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas ham dinner! Sticky, Sweet, Salty, and Smokey, this Spiral Glazed Ham will be a hit with family and friends at your next holiday dinner. A glazed spiral sliced ham has…
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…