These Crab Cake Mac and Cheese Empanadas are made in memory of my trip with my Mom from Texas to Baltimore years ago, and as encouragement, for you to enter the Pillsbury Bake-off® Contest. When I was contacted about creating a family inspired recipe to encourage people to enter the Pillsbury Bake-off® Contest, I…
Creative Recipes
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…
Homemade Taco Seasoning
This easy Homemade Taco Seasoning is delicious, spicy, and healthier than store-bought taco seasoning. Use this Whole-30, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Keto, and Dairy-Free taco seasoning on tacos, taco salads, and other Mexican favorite dishes. I have been meaning to post this Homemade Taco Seasoning for so long because I have used it for years. It is…
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….
Tortellini Al Forno
This Tortellini Al Forno, a copycat Olive Garden recipe, has pillowy cheese filled tortellini in a rich parmesan cream sauce with crumbled bacon and chives. I loved the Tortellini Al Forno dish at Olive Garden. It was on their small plates menu, which made it an appetizer-sized dish. However, last time I went there it was not…
Crockpot Chicken Tacos
These Crockpot Chicken Tacos need only 5-ingredients and a crockpot, or slow cooker, to make incredibly moist and tender Mexican style chicken tacos for taco night or any night. Do you have taco night once a week? These Crockpot Chicken Tacos are a lifesaver because they are so easy to make yet so delicious. They are…
Sweet Potato Toast (Topped with Apples, Bacon & Gorgonzola)
This Sweet Potato Toast with Apples, Bacon and Gorgonzola blows away regular toast! Sweet potato slices are toasted and topped with bacon, apples, onions and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese for a delicious savory breakfast. Sweet Potato what???!!! Yes. Sweet Potato Toast. You read it correctly. You slice sweet potatoes lengthwise and put the slices in the toaster!…
Shakshuka with Feta
Shakshuka with Feta is a Mediterranean breakfast made with eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce or stew and topped with feta and cilantro. Shakshuka has North African, specifically Tunisian roots, but is very popular in Israel and the Middle East. One thing about Texas is that it has many International corporations in industries that bring…
Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Bacon, Ranch and Cheddar
Move over Hasselback Potatoes! This Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Bacon, Ranch and Cheddar is moist and tender and cheesy and bacony and is easy to make! The slits in the chicken breast are stuffed with bacon and cheddar cheese and ranch-flavored cream cheese. This chicken recipe will quickly become a family favorite meal. Bacon, Ranch, and…
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies combine our two favorite cookies, peanut butter cookies, and oatmeal cookies, into one awesome cookie that is crisp on the edges and soft in the middle. You can tell by my dessert section on my blog that we love our cookies. I have it covered from the Best Chocolate Chip…
Beef Tips And Rice
Beef Tips and Rice, with sauteed onions and peppers covered in a savory beef gravy, made in a dutch oven or crockpot, make an easy, delicious, and hearty dinner your family will love. For someone who claimed not to like beef, she scarfed these Beef Tips down in no time flat and was asking for more! In…
Homemade Tortilla Chips
These easy Homemade Tortilla Chips are baked instead of fried yet are ready in 10 minutes and are crispy and flavorful, especially with your favorite dip! Thanks to HeluvaGood! Dip for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Flavor Mosaic possible! Chips are made for…
Salisbury Steak
This homemade easy Salisbury Steak is a ground beef patty with onions, mushrooms, and a brown Salisbury Steak gravy, and is pure comfort food. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans or peas and you have a fantastic family dinner. Texas is beef country. I grew up in Texas and beef was king. My Dad was…
Crockpot Philly Cheese Steak
This easy Crockpot Philly Cheese Steak recipe uses a slow cooker to make this Philly Cheese Steak juicy, tender, and delicious for awesome sandwiches for a football game or any time! With no authentic Philly Cheese Steak near me (I’m far from Philadelphia), if I wanted a truly awesome Philly Cheesesteak, I was going to have to…
Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
This Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie is a sweet and creamy, protein-rich tropical smoothie that makes a yummy portable breakfast for back to school! It is time for back to school. Has your kid’s school started yet? If not, it will soon. One of the hardest things to do is to get kids to eat a nutritious protein-rich…
Easy Chicken Spaghetti
Easy Chicken Spaghetti is creamy and cheesy spaghetti with chicken in a creamy cheese sauce with canned tomatoes and chilies! I have partnered with Skinner® Pasta to bring you this awesome Easy Chicken Spaghetti recipe! While this post is sponsored, all opinions are 100% my own. August 6th is National Friendship Day. I decided to…
Roasted Hatch Green Chile Pork Stew
This Roasted Hatch Green Chile Pork Stew is made with freshly roasted Hatch green chiles and pork, onions and tomatoes to spice up the party or dinnertime! It is Hatch Green Chile Season! Whoohoo!! I look forward to this all year long! I know my blog is devoted to Texas recipes, but today I have to…
Honey Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken
This Honey Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken allows you to bake an entire chicken dinner on a sheet pan. Easy! Add a delicious Honey Balsamic sauce and you have a winner chicken dinner! I love when I can serve this Honey Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken with really minimal effort. This is certainly one of our go-to…
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Texas Style
This Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, made with bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, Texas Shape pasta and jalapenos gives this pasta salad a Texas flair for any potluck, picnic, or party. I have partnered with Skinner® Pasta to bring you this awesome Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad recipe! While this post is sponsored, all opinions are 100%…
Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
This Bacon Ranch Potato Salad adds bacon and ranch to this potato salad that is made with roasted potatoes and jalapenos for a Texas twist on your favorite picnic dish! One of the reasons I love summer is because I can make this Bacon Ranch Potato Salad ahead of time and take it to our neighborhood…