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…
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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…
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…
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice is an easy yet tasty chicken and rice one pot comfort meal. This Mexican Chicken and Rice is bursting with flavor and is easy to make in the Instant Pot. Use it as a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or as the base for your Chicken Burrito Bowl or…
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…
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…
5 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 ideas for how to use that leftover ham. These are my top 5 recipes for using leftover ham. With all the other food that you had for the holiday, like Sweet Potato…
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…
Instant Pot Cilantro Rice
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice makes the classic Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice Mexican side dish recipe easier to make in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker! It will be ready quickly for your Mexican dinner! Traditionally, this copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice is made in a rice cooker or on top of the stove, but…
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…
Cajun Shrimp And Sausage
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage, combined with vibrant fresh vegetables, make an easy and delicious sheet pan dinner. Whether served by itself as a low-carb dinner or paired with dirty rice for a Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Bowl, it is certain to please even the pickiest of eaters. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Whether you are…
Instant Pot Beef Burgundy
Instant Pot Beef Burgundy is similar to Beef Bourguignon with savory, tender beef, cooked with burgundy wine that tastes like it was braised for hours but cooks only for about an hour. This hearty beef comfort food dinner with tender beef tips or stew meat in a red wine sauce with plenty of carrots and…
Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Skillet Chicken Fajitas served in a hot skillet or a sizzling hot platter with sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms, avocado, or Guacamole, and served with Pico De Gallo and flour tortillas on the side! Marinated Chicken Fajitas that are well seasoned and flavorful are as Tex-Mex as it gets. To me, these chicken fajitas, as well…
Bang Bang Chicken Wonton Tacos
Chicken Wonton Tacos made with Chicken smothered in a Bang Bang Sauce and served in crispy wontons shaped like mini tacos. These Asian – Mexican Fusion Appetizers, Chicken Wonton Tacos, are a mash-up of Bang Bang Chicken and Chicken Tacos but instead of being served inside corn tortillas, they are served instead in crispy wonton…
Instant Pot Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Instant Pot Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin is tender and juicy with an easy, delicious maple sauce to spoon over the sliced pork. It is an impressive gourmet pork tenderloin dinner that is very easy to make, and the whole family will love. Whether it is for New Year’s Day or any weekday, it is…
Chocolate Strawberry French Toast Casserole
Chocolate Strawberry French Toast Casserole is a sweet, chocolate-y, make-ahead overnight baked French Toast casserole that is perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch. Whether you are celebrating Mother’s Day, Valentines Day, or you are wanting a delicious dish for an Easter Brunch or Christmas breakfast, this Chocolate Strawberry French Toast Casserole is a wonderful,…
Stuffed Chile Relleno Recipe
This Stuffed Chile Relleno Recipe stuffs ground beef Picadillo inside roasted poblano peppers and smothers them with melted cheese to make a flavorful, zesty, and cheesy Mexican dinner. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious, zesty Mexican dinner on the table in just over 30 minutes. Stuffed Poblano Peppers If you love…
5 Easy Take Out Fake Out Recipes
These 5 Easy Take Out Fake Out Recipes are delicious, ready in minutes, and taste even better than delivery! With people staying at home more, many are missing their favorite restaurant meals. No worries! We have you covered. One of the things that we are missing is going out to eat and getting our favorite…
Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole
Save time and oven space by making the traditional Green Bean Casserole in the Instant Pot. It is easy, delicious, and frees up precious oven space when preparing for a holiday dinner. I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just over 2 weeks away! This year Thanksgiving is going to be quite different due to the pandemic….
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad is a perfect cold summer salad when trying to beat the summer heat by chillin’ at a backyard barbecue, picnic, or potluck, or as a favorite holiday side dish at Thanksgiving dinner. Broccoli Salad with dried cranberries, or Craisins, bacon, cheddar, and gouda tastes amazing! Add in red onions and walnuts and cover…
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…
Instant Pot Beef And Barley Soup
Instant Pot Beef And Barley Soup is a deliciously hearty, comforting soup or stew with tender bite-sized pieces of beef, whole-grain barley, carrots, onions, potatoes, and lots of vegetables! You definitely won’t go hungry with this soup because it will fill you up because it is a meal in a bowl. Why You’ll Love Beef…
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli for the pressure cooker is easy, yummy, and makes the best beef and broccoli, better than Chinese take out or stir fry. If you are looking for a wholesome one-pot family dinner for a weeknight or anytime, then you will love this Instant Pot Beef And Broccoli because it makes…