This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Maille® Mustard. All opinions are 100% mine. This Easy Picnic Potato Salad recipe makes your classic American potato salad that is perfect to take to a picnic or potluck this summer. This week has been potato salad week. Since I have made some unique…
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Greek Potato Salad
Greek Potato Salad is an easy, light, healthier version of potato salad that is loaded with flavor from the Greek vinaigrette dressing with lemon juice and Greek seasoning, and feta cheese, black olives, and tomatoes. It is perfect for a picnic because it has no mayonnaise. Summers in Texas are hot, hot, hot. However, we…
Southern Banana Pudding Parfaits
Southern Banana Pudding Parfaits are easy yet delicious portable desserts made in mason jars with layers of crushed vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, banana pudding, and whipped topping! I love to cook from scratch when I have the time. However, sometimes I don’t want to wait, and want something sweet NOW!! I did not want to wait…
Cajun Honey Jalapeño Slaw
Cajun Honey Jalapeño Slaw is a light and refreshing vinegar-based cole slaw, with no mayonnaise, but sweetened with honey, and spiced with cajun seasoning, worcestershire, and hot sauce. Makes a great side dish for a barbecue, picnic, or pot luck. With the warmer weather, we are eating more barbecue and having picnics, and this Cajun…
Lemon Parmesan Spinach Risotto
Lemon Parmesan Spinach Risotto is a creamy, savory Italian Risotto side dish, made with arborio rice, fresh baby spinach, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese! This Lemon Parmesan Spinach Risotto is my contributor post this month to the Real Housemoms’ blog, an awesome blog with not only recipes, but articles on DIY, crafts, cleaning and organization,…
Ricotta Rice Tomatoes Florentine
Weeknight dinners at our house are thrown together so quickly that Minute® Rice is a pantry staple because it is both quick and easy and gluten-free. So when I was asked if I would partner with them to create a recipe (this healthy Ricotta Rice Tomatoes Florentine recipe) and include a giveaway an awesome KitchenAid Stand Mixer, I naturally…
Easy Banana Nut Muffins
This Easy Banana Nut Muffins recipe makes rich, moist, and delicious Banana Nut Muffins that are easy to make and have a rich banana flavor. Who doesn’t love Banana Nut Muffins? I have found that the key to really rich-tasting muffins with tons of banana flavor is to use really ripe, actually overripe bananas. If…
Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs
This Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs recipe makes a family favorite Italian-American main dish even easier by making it in the slow cooker. This Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs recipe features: A short history on Spaghetti and Meatballs in America; A description of the difference between Spaghetti and Meatballs and meatballs or “polpettes” found in Italy; An easy…
Spicy Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole
Spicy Cheeseburger pasta casserole is a delicious, budget-friendly cheesy skillet dinner that is one of our family’s favorite weekday suppers. I’m excited to share this yummy Spicy Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole with you because it features: An easy yet delicious skillet dinner that the whole family will love. A delicious, hearty dinner that can be on…
Lemon Spoon Cake and Cookbook Review
Lemon Spoon Cake is an easy, yummy slow cooker lemon dessert from the The Magical Slow Cooker cookbook, and is best served warm and topped with ice cream. This dessert is easy enough for the kids to help make for Mother’s Day. I was so excited when I heard that my blogging friend, Sarah Olson,…
Cakey Lemon Blueberry Brownies
Cakey Lemon Blueberry Brownies are yummy, moist, sticky, slightly tart, cake-like lemon brownies with sweet, juicy blueberries added for a fun sweet treat that is great for an easy dessert or afternoon snack. It’s April. Spring is in the air. Beautiful weather. People are coming out of winter hibernation and into the sunshine of the…
Cheesy Chicken Pepper Nachos
Cheesy Chicken Pepper Nachos are quick and easy, spicy, and healthy because they use sweet peppers instead of tortilla chips, and are topped with couscous, black beans, Mexican spiced chicken, pico de gallo salsa, and shredded Sargento® Off the Block 4 Cheese Mexican. In today’s post, not only am I sharing a quick and easy, yummy recipe…
Cajun Blackened Catfish
Cajun Blackened Catfish is a quick and easy, healthy, delicious, spicy Cajun seafood dish that makes an excellent weeknight supper or Mardi Gras party dish, and can fit into most healthy eating plans, including low fat, low carb, gluten-free, and paleo. This Cajun Blackened Catfish recipe features: A delicious, spicy, flavor fully seasoned seafood main…
Cajun Blackening Seasoning Recipe
This Cajun Blackening Seasoning Recipe will be the first spice blend in a series of homemade spice / seasoning mixes on Flavor Mosaic and will provide a zesty kick of Creole flavor for Mardi Gras without being overly salty. Use it on your favorite chicken and fish dishes, including salads, tacos, sandwiches, wraps, etc. Learn How…
Tijuana Shrimp Dip Nachos
Tijuana Shrimp Dip Nachos make a cheesy, creamy, spicy, and crunchy appetizer that is perfect for game day. With football season over, Mr. Flavor Mosaic turns his enthusiasm to basketball. He loves the fast paced nature of the game, and the college rivalries. In March, the excitement builds as the big college basketball event comes to a climax with the count down to the final game. It gives him another reason to talk smack with his buddies.
Blueberry Strawberry French Toast Casserole
Blueberry Strawberry French Toast Casserole is a delicious overnight casserole, made with day-old French, Brioche, Challah, or Italian bread, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and blueberries, and topped with a sweet blueberry sauce that will feed a crowd for breakfast or brunch. In this post, you will: Learn how to make an easy, delicious overnight casserole…
8 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes
I’m sharing 8 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes so you can enjoy your day and have dinner ready in the evening when you get home! In today’s post I feature 8 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes that include a variety of recipes that will: Allow you to enjoy your day and have dinner ready in the evening…
Strawberry Blueberry Yogurt Parfaits
Strawberry Blueberry Yogurt Parfaits are healthy, budget-friendly, no-bake desserts made with greek yogurt, granola, strawberries, and blueberries, and are sweet, creamy, crunchy, and yummy! As I mentioned previously, I’m currently cooking for my Mother-in-Law who is diabetic, and recently had heart surgery and requires a heart-healthy, diabetic diet. If that is not enough, she also…
Cheesy Pesto Chicken Pasta
Cheesy Pesto Chicken Pasta is an easy, delicious skillet dinner that is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and serve with pasta in a cheesy sun-dried tomato pesto cream sauce. For the last few weeks I have been cooking for my elderly Mother-in-law after she got out of the hospital. Since she prefers…
Bacon Spaghetti Florentine
Bacon Spaghetti Florentine is a quick and easy pasta dinner made with spaghetti, bacon, spinach, onions, garlic, and Italian cheeses, including mozzarella, parmesan, and asiago, that I can have on the table in 30 minutes. Oh my gosh! What’s not to love? First there is bacon. Need I say more? I could stop right here. But…
Chocolate Glazed Chocolate Tarts
Chocolate Glazed Chocolate Tarts are two individual chocolate tarts made with buttery, crumbly chocolate graham cracker crusts, and a rich, creamy chocolate filling, topped with a beautiful shiny chocolate glaze with a mirror-like finish. It is pure chocolate heaven and a perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day.
Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Brownie
Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Brownies are layered with a chocolate fudge brownie base, topped with a layer of light, creamy chocolate mousse, further topped with a layer of whipped cream, and luscious fresh strawberries, drizzled with a chocolate ganache. It makes a beautiful and impressive Valentine’s Day dessert and pairs well with the Gallo Family Vineyards…
Restaurant Inspired Orange Sauce
How are you celebrating Chinese New Year? Wait, what? You didn’t know Chinese New Year is this month? Yes! It is the most important annual event for Chinese and other Asian cultures. Are you familiar with the traditions and authentic foods surrounding Chinese New Year? Previously the only thing I knew about Chinese New Year was what I read on the paper placemats in Chinese restaurants. It was not until I was an adult that I learned about Chinese New Year and it’s traditions and foods.
Chocolate Mug Cakes for Two
Chocolate Mug Cakes for Two are quick and easy, delicious, portion-controlled, chocolate desserts for you and your sweetheart that are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day you would like a mini chocolate cake for one or two. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’m starting to plan our menu. One thing I know is…