Sometimes you just got to have brownies. These oohey, gooey, chocolatey, moist brownies, adapted from AllRecipes Best Brownies, are neither “cake” brownies nor “fudge” brownies; they fall somewhere in between. These brownies are the first in a search for chocolate desserts that hubby says I made a few years ago, but he can’t remember what…
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Mongolian Beef Cheesesteak Sandwich
This savory, slightly spicy beef sandwich is what you get when you marry Asian style stir fry Mongolian Beef with a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. I love to experiment with different cuisines or methods that are familiar and then add a different twist. The inspiration for this sandwich came from one of my favorite foodie…
Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
My husband is a chocolate and peanut butter fiend! And really, who isn’t? Who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter? Something about that sweet, salty, creamy, chocolatey combination is irresistible. So for a sweet treat instead of making the standard chocolate chip cookies, I doubled the temptation by adding peanut butter chips too….
Balsamic Capers Pork Chops
These tender, juicy Balsamic Pork Chops with Capers create an incredibly delicious savory gourmet dinner to impress your family and guests yet it is so easy to make and can be on the table in 30 minutes. This Balsamic Pork Chops Recipe with Capers is based on the recipe, Pork Medallions with Balsamic Vinegar and Capers on…
Eggless Pumpkin Bread
This eggless vegan pumpkin bread tastes fantastic. Why did I make this? Am I allergic to eggs? No. But it would be an excellent option for someone who is. Am I vegan? No. However, I believe vegans would like this recipe. Why did I make it? Well. I was out of eggs, of course! I…
Tortellini Bacon and Broccoli Salad
What’s for lunch? I don’t know until I check the fridge and pantry. You will notice this is an ongoing theme. I almost called this blog From Pantry to Plate but that was taken. I would like to say I am organized and plan all my meals a week or month in advance. But sadly…
Easy Sausage Pizza by Johnsonville
It was 6:00 pm when I got home from work. Hubby came home a few minutes later. He was hungry, asking what’s for dinner and when will it be ready. My immediate thought was “I have no idea.” That was our house last night. You too? Let me share with you what I did. I looked…
Italian Sausage and Pasta in a Cream Basil Sauce
Recipe for Italian Sausage and Bow Tie Pasta in a Cream Basil Sauce using Johnsonville Italian Sausage, which is adapted from the Bow Ties and Italian Sausage in a Cream Basil sauce on AllRecipes.com.
Texas Thai Tacos
Why Texas-Thai chicken in a taco? Because everything tastes better in a taco! I live in Texas. We are blessed to have restaurants from almost every possible cuisine here. One of my favorites is Thai. So I decided to make a quick, easy Thai-inspired dish with a Texas twist: Texas Thai Tacos. It includes all…
Orange Guajillo Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Happy Thanksgiving Canada! For us Yanks, Thanksgiving is only a month away. Do you know what you will serve? Are you looking for a new twist on a traditional Thanksgiving side dish? If so, then keep reading. These Orange Guajillo Glazed Sweet Potatoes will add a little spice and citrusy sweetness to your traditional…
Creamy Cajun Chicken Lasagna
In my quest for quick, easy, creamy, cheesy comfort food, I searched the food blog world and found two favorites: Skillet Lasagna From Valerie’s Kitchen and Cajun Chicken Pasta On The Lighter Side from SkinnyTaste.com. If these two recipes got married, this Creamy Cajun Chicken Lasagna would be their love child. It is a skillet…
Italian Sausage, Peppers, & Onions Tacos
I am no longer the head chef in my kitchen anymore. No, I have been demoted to Sous Chef. Our sweet yellow lab, Rosie, has taken over as head chef. Rosie takes food very seriously. She loves food. She lives for food; and supervises my cooking while laying on the kitchen floor. She does not…
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is a delicious, flavorful and easy chicken dinner with capers and can be on the table in 30 minutes. Generally, on Sundays either we visit my sister’s family for dinner or visit my husband’s Mother for lunch. On other Sundays it is just the two of us. This was one of those Sundays…
Creamy Tomatillo Jalapeno Ranch Dip
To say Texas has lots of Tex-Mex restaurants would be a huge understatement. We have one on almost every corner. Each one has its own specialty. One of the more popular chains in Texas and other Southeastern states is Chuy’s. They have many wonderful dishes, but what makes people keep coming back is their creamy…
Oatmeal Pancakes
These easy, healthy Oatmeal Pancakes use a blender for mixing the pancake batter. Enjoy these delicious, fluffy pancakes made with whole grain rolled oats, and top with your favorite pancake toppings! Whether served for a leisurely weekend breakfast or when you need some quick pancakes for an easy weekday breakfast, the whole family is certain…
Nutty Wacky Crazy Cake
I was looking for a delicious, rich, moist chocolate cake recipe and decided to combine the AllRecipes.com Crazy Cake and Sweet Little Bluebird’s Chocolate Crazy Cake. For the icing I used the Best Chocolate Frosting recipe on AlllRecipes.com. What makes this cake crazy? (Other than this crazy cook baking it for her crazy family?) It has no…
Quick and Easy Chicken Posole
My first recipe as part of the AllRecipes.com Sunday Supper movement is Quick and Easy Chicken Posole. As an AllRecipes.com Allstar, we were asked to select a recipe from their healthy MyPlate recipe collection. After reviewing the recipes, I saw the Quick and Easy 20-Minute Chicken Posole, which happened to be very similar to my own…
Starting Sunday Supper Tradition
This September, I am participating, along with fellow AllRecipes.com Allstars and other bloggers, in the Sunday Supper Movement, or as I like to call it: Feasting with the Family. This is the first post in a series of blog posts related to the Sunday Supper Movement. The Sunday Supper Movement encourages families to sit…
Spicy Orange Chicken
Spicy Orange Chicken, adapted from Chef John’s Spicy Orange Wing Sauce on AllRecipes.com, is a delicious, quick and easy weeknight take-out, fake-out dish brings back a little nostalgia for us. It reminds us of this little locally owned neighborhood chinese hole-in-the-wall restaurant that had been there for years at the time we moved into our…
Cajun Sloppy Joe Burritos
Does this sound familiar? I’m driving home from work and start to think about what to fix for dinner. Near panic ensues; but then I remember that I browned some ground beef last night. All I have to do is add a sauce and can make Sloppy Joes. Whoohoo! Dinner Solved! However, then I arrive…
Black Bean and Feta Cheese Ugly Dip
Adapted from AllRecipes.com, this easy, versatile Black Bean and Feta Cheese Ugly Dip is great as a side to a Mexican dinner, or on top of a salad, or as a cold appetizer dip. It is easy to change it up to your taste. If you change the black beans to garbanzo beans, it becomes…
Greek Seasoned Porterhouse Steak with Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This juicy, mouth-watering, grilled Greek Seasoned Porterhouse Steak with Cucumber and Tomato Salad was adapted from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association recipe on AllRecipes.com. It was so juicy and flavorful that there were no leftovers after this meal. When my husband’s doctor told him that he should cut down on carbs, hubby was bummed. However,…
Sizzling Steak Fajitas
My husband and I had dinner with my sister and her husband last night. I mentioned my new blog and the recipes I had been trying, specifically the Goya fajita recipe that I planned to make the next day using the Goya Adobe seasoning I had received plus some Goya products I bought, such as…
Spicy Egg Salad Sandwich on English Muffin
I wanted something quick and easy for a light dinner. What’s better than breakfast for dinner. So I told my husband I was making egg salad sandwiches. To which he replied “maybe we could go out to eat.” Egg salad usually draws a rather ho-hum response from most. However, you have not had this spicy…