Lentil Soup with Mexican Chorizo adds a kick of spicy chorizo, taco seasoning and jalapeños to traditional lentil soup for a hearty, bold and flavorful one pot meal. Growing up in South Central Texas, we did not eat lentils. We ate Texas BBQ, Tex-Mex, and traditional meatloaf and mashed potatoes and other meat and potato dishes. What Are…
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Cranberry Fluff
This pretty Cranberry Fluff Cranberry Salad, made with fresh cranberries, makes a sweet and delicious cranberry salad, side dish, or dessert for a Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday dinner. I love the holidays with all the wonderful food and especially the fresh cranberries. For our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, cranberry sauce, Cranberry Christmas Cake, and this Cranberry Fluff…
Green Chile Chicken Pasta
This Green Chile Chicken Pasta is a rich and creamy, spicy and savory Southwest style pasta dish with green chiles, chicken, and corn that makes a delicious weeknight meal or an impressive gourmet dinner. This Green Chile Chicken Pasta was inspired by a cool restaurant in downtown Austin. My husband and I were in…
Lemon Thyme Pan Seared Turkey Breast Cutlets
Lemon Thyme Pan Seared Turkey Breast Cutlets are perfect for a wholesome, quick and easy weeknight dinner and classy enough for a light Thanksgiving holiday dinner.
I love fast, easy, and flavorful recipes and this Lemon Thyme Pan Seared Turkey Breast Cutlets recipe fits perfectly into that category. It is great for a weeknight dinner or Sunday supper or even a light Thanksgiving holiday dinner if maybe you don’t have the time to prepare a full turkey or don’t have a crowd to feed.
Pumpkin Pie with a Gingersnap Crust
I created this post as part of a sponsored series with Socialstars and SPLENDA® Brand; all opinions are my own. #GoodbyeSugar30 #SplendaSavvies This Pumpkin Pie with a Gingersnap Crust is a scrumptious, creamy pumpkin pie with a crunchy, crumbly gingersnap crust, Greek yogurt, and much less sugar than a traditional pumpkin pie. It is certain to…
Jalapeno Popper Pizza Dip
Jalapeno Popper Pizza Dip is a spicy, cheesy dip that combines Jalapeno Poppers with a Pepperoni Sausage Pizza to create an amazing tailgating appetizer, and learn our secret to get ready for tailgreatness!
Please pardon this interruption to the usual Friday Gridiron Grub Guru post. This is Michele. The Gridiron Grub Guru is taking today off to get ready for his weekend college football party.
Ginger Pumpkin Mini Cheesecake Pies
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EffortlessPies #CollectiveBias With the holiday season around the corner, these quick and easy Ginger Pumpkin Mini Cheesecake Pies, with only four ingredients, will save you time and stress during the holiday season. I can’t believe the holidays are around the…
Sparkling Lime Mint Pomegranate Drink
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #NewWayToSparkle #CollectiveBias Ring in the holidays with this festive non-alcoholic Sparkling Lime Mint Pomegranate Drink that is sure to make your holiday guests bubble over with joy! Each year my friend and I take turns hosting a holiday cookie party…
Easy Spooky Kid-Friendly Halloween Brew and Halloween Savings
I’m happy to bring you this fun, spooky Halloween drink and share some money saving ideas for Halloween thanks to Walmart.com which sponsored this post. However, all opinions are 100% mine. This super easy yet spooky Halloween punch is a fun kid-friendly drink that adults will love too. The dry ice gives it a spooky…
Apple Pomegranate Side Salad with Lime Garlic Vinaigrette
This easy and delicious Apple Pomegranate Side Salad with Lime Garlic Vinaigrette is a perfect side dish to complement your meal.
I love bold flavors, especially with the changing of the seasons, I love the big bold flavors of the Fall season. Yet since this is one of the busiest seasons I don’t always have time to fix a complete meal from scratch.
Buffalo Blue Cheese Potato Croquettes
Buffalo Blue Cheese Potato Croquettes have soft and creamy Ranch flavored mashed potatoes on the inside and are crispy and spicy with Buffalo Wing sauce on the outside and make an awesome side dish or appetizer for the holidays or any time of year!
Bacon Broccoli Tortellini Salad
This Bacon Broccoli Tortellini Salad is one of my favorite pasta salads for an outdoor BBQ, picnic, or tailgating party and has been lightened up by reducing the sugar in the sweet and tangy dressing! I created this recipe as part of a sponsored series with Socialstars and SPLENDA® Brand; all opinions are my own….
Caramel Macchiato Pancakes
These Caramel Macchiato Pancakes allow you to enjoy your Caramel Macchiato coffee drink in your morning pancakes instead of driving to the local coffee shop to order one.
Berry Coconut Pecan Oatmeal
This red, white, and blue Berry Coconut Pecan Oatmeal has less added sugar, but all the deliciously sweet and nutty flavor of fresh raspberries, blueberries, coconut, and pecans, that will give you the energy you need to start the day. I created this recipe for Less Added Sugar Berry Coconut Pecan Oatmeal as part of a sponsored series…
Mango Spinach Rice Salad
Mango Spinach Rice Salad, with a whole grain brown rice, mango, baby spinach, tomatoes, and red onions in a red wine vinaigrette, makes a delicious and colorful side dish for a fish dinner, barbecue or potluck.
Houston Texas Food and Travel Guide
Today, in this Houston Texas Food and Travel Guide, I’m sharing my favorite places and foods in Texas and my hometown, Houston. When Ozarka® Brand Natural Spring Water contacted me and asked me to partner with them to write about the things I love about Texas and where I live, I jumped at the chance. I’m…
Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Mini Parfaits
Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Mini Parfaits are a lightened up version of the traditional Strawberry Pretzel Dessert (or Salad) made with Greek yogurt and served in portion-controlled sized mini mason jars. I created this recipe as part of a sponsored series with Socialstars and SPLENDA® Brand; all opinions are my own. #SweetSwaps #SplendaSweeties When I was…
Blackened Chicken Tacos with Mango Habanero Salsa
These Blackened Chicken Tacos with Mango Habanero Salsa are filled with the flavor of Cajun Blackened Chicken and the sweet heat of Mango Habanero Salsa. For those familiar with my blog, you know I’m all about fast, easy yet FLAVORFUL recipes! These Blackened Chicken Tacos with Mango Habanero Salsa hit all the right notes, especially because it uses La…
Blueberry Gorgonzola Farmer’s Salad
Blueberry Gorgonzola Farmer’s Salad is a crisp summer salad made with fresh Florida blueberries, corn, and tomatoes and creamy gorgonzola cheese with grilled chicken that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Fresh From Florida Produce
Right now the stores are full of Fresh From Florida produce, such as blueberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, watermelon, and fresh from Florida Seafood, which is great for outdoor picnics and barbecues this time of year.
Asian Lettuce Wraps with Mango Habanero Salsa
These Asian Lettuce Wraps with Mango Habanero Salsa are a vegetarian version of the Lettuce Wraps served at a popular Asian restaurant chain but with a tropical twist.
Berry Basil Lemonade
This homemade Berry Basil Lemonade is a cool, sweet and refreshing non-alcoholic summer drink / beverage, made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, lemons, and basil, and is perfect for a picnic or poolside party.
Southwest Black Bean Hummus Quesadillas
These spicy, cheesy Southwest Black Bean Hummus Quesadillas start with the easy 2-ingredient Southwest Black Bean Hummus and come together in minutes for a Mediterranean twist on a favorite Mexican appetizer.
Lemon Asparagus Asiago Brown Rice
Lemon Asparagus Asiago Brown Rice glams up gluten free whole grain brown rice to make a delicious, elegant yet easy side dish for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive gourmet meal.