Spicy Szechuan Stir Fry

I love meatloaf and always trying to come up with delicious variations on the traditional recipe. This one ticks all the boxes, easy to pull together, comforting, packed full of flavor and makes the best meatloaf sandwich the next day! This recipe is a must try!

As everyone knows, I grew up on the best Mexican food you will ever taste! This is my recipe for beef tostados, comfort food for me! It comes together fast and is perfect for a weeknight meal or your next fiesta party! As with all recipes, make it your own!

Stir-Fry is the ultimate weeknight meal that comes together quickly and is always full of flavor. This Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry is amazing and bonus, gluten-free. You must try and after you will definitely add it to your Asian meal rotation.

Nothing says comfort like a big bowl of beef stroganoff! This dish is not only easy and fast, but oh soooooo delicious! Also, one pot for easy cleanup.

This pizza is a fusion of two of our favorite foods, buffalo chicken wings and pizza! It is amazing! You better make two, because you will not want to share!

This is my twist on nachos. We love them and as with any recipe, especially nachos, make it your own and add all your favorite nacho toppings. This is what I had ready to go at the time I wrote this recipe. 

This chile rellenos casserole is everything you love about chile rellenos without all the fuss. This casserole is packed full of flavor and so easy to make.  

New England Clam Chowder is one of my favorite soups! This recipe is so easy, fast and packed full of flavor, which makes it perfect for a weeknight meal. Serve with some cheddar bay biscuits and you have the perfect meal!

Anything Mexican and I am all in. My mom made pozole when I was growing up and this is my take on the traditional Mexican soup...I hope I do her proud. It's easy and OMG, the flavor is to die for!

This casserole is above and beyond comfort food! It uses left over pot roast and the star of this dish is the wasabi mashed potatoes. Cheese is not traditional, but don't leave it out, trust me on this one! 

This dish is a perfect side dish or hearty enough for a weeknight meal. It is easy and delicious and bonus, it’s gluten free! 

Grandude is a salsa fanatic and this one is one of his favorites! It’s so flavorful and super easy and fast to make, you’ll never buy store bought salsa again.

My favorite salad hands down is a Caesar salad with a good dressing! I had a mind-blowing chicken Caesar salad wrap when visiting the highlands of Scotland years ago (Scotland? go figure). This is my take on that wrap. 

Another must for Easter and always a party favorite, especially during the summer. I'm not embarrassed to admit that I make these all the time for a low carb snack for Grandude and I! So Yummy! 

These cookies are amazing! If you love root beer, they are a must try! They are delicious on their own, but the icing is what gives you the root beer float feel and puts them over the top! You will definitely find these on my holiday cookie platter.

This candied nut recipe is so easy and delicious and you will be the only one to know how easy it is to make! You can also change it up by using different nuts. They are perfect for the holidays or just a treat any day. 

This chicken salad recipe is perfect for an afternoon lunch or light dinner. It comes together very fast and is delicious, even better the next day!

I've made this chicken for years and it needs nothing added. However, what if I want to kick it up with a sauce!? OMG! This sauce added so much to what was already an amazing chicken recipe on its own! Bonus, it is unbelievably easy, fast and smack you in the face with flavor! P.S. Gluten-free and low carb/keto friendly!

I think I'm the last person to join the smash burger fan club. Now that I have, I can't believe I waited so long! These are everything you love about your favorite smash burger with a twist! If you haven't tried them yet, these are a must try! 

I made this delicious limoncello a couple of years ago for holiday/hostess gifts and it was a huge hit! With a little planning, you could do it too, or better yet, to have in your freezer. It's so refreshing and easy to make with only 3 ingredients.

What more can I say about this candy that the name doesn't already cover and make your mouth water!? This recipe is so easy to make and soooo good! You can't eat just one, I dare you to try! 

This blackened fish recipe is so quick and easy to make and is not lacking in flavor on its own, but paired with my Wella's Bangin' Tartar Sauce recipe, it is outer limits delicious! Perfect for any weeknight meal, but you can also break up the fish in to chunks for tacos, delicious! 

This light summer dish is so amazing and packed full of flavor! It comes together so quickly with just a few ingredients which makes it ideal for a weeknight dinner! It is also low carb, gluten-free and a must try. 

Grandude had an amazing “spicy margarita” at our favorite Mexican restaurant and came home and set out to duplicate the recipe. Through trial and error and a lot of tequila (lol) this is his masterpiece! 

Tomorrow is the 4th of July and these baked beans are perfect for your celebration! They are packed full of flavor and once you have them, they will be your go to beans for every cookout! 

These Corn Dogs will rock your world! The coating is so light and crispy and full of flavor! Everything comes together quickly, which makes this a perfect weeknight meal or lunch. They also freeze very well! Enjoy! 

This traditional chicken piccata recipe is so delicious! With the fresh lemon juice, butter and capers, it makes a luscious lemony sauce. This simple recipe will quickly become part of your regular rotation! 

This soup is so satisfying and comforting on any day, but especially on a gloomy, rainy day it calls your name. Again, as are most of my favorite recipes, it’s easy, fast and so delicious! 

Fajitas are a favorite Mexican recipe and very customizable! This dish has so much flavor and comes together quickly and with little cleanup and perfect for a weeknight dinner. 

We love this soup! It is packed full of flavors and quickly made, which makes it ideal for a weeknight meal, especially on a dreary day as it will perk you up!

Everyone loves a good burger, and this Mexican burger will quickly become one of your favorites! It's packed full of flavor and soooo good! With a few shortcuts, it comes together very quickly and is perfect for a quick lunch or even a weeknight meal.

There is something amazing that happens between chicken, mushrooms and marsala wine and it’s called Chicken Marsala! I love this dish so much and have even made pork “marsala” and fish “marsala”, but there’s nothing like the original! 

This cubesteak recipe is so easy to put together and the gravy it makes while cooking in the oven is sooo delicious! You can make it in the oven or even in your slow cooker. While eating, it feels like a big hug!

This is my version of the potato salad my Mom made as I was growing up. This is by far the most requested covered dish that I'm asked to bring to cookouts! It's so creamy and tangy and perfect for the summer!

This baked bean recipe uses a short cut but will smack you in the face with flavor! It's a must have at every cookout and a tip, make extra, it goes fast!

This is an iconic salad from The Columbia Restaurant in Tampa, Florida. In my opinion, it's all about the dressing, which I could drink with a straw! 😎 

I named this recipe "Ooo LaLa Chicken" because it takes me to Paris (Wella and Grandude's favorite city!). It is so elegant and flavorful, and no one needs to know how easy it is to make. This is perfect for the main attraction at your next dinner party or any weeknight dinner. Bon Appétit

Grandude absolutely loves sushi, so I had to try this new social media sensation of making the sushi into a waffle. Who doesn't love crispy rice and pair it with your favorite sushi ingredients, you will have a hit. This is my version and was a huge hit with Grandude!  

This is a fantastic dish for a weeknight meal. It comes together quickly and is packed full of flavor! Who needs take-out when you can pull this together in less than 30 minutes?! 

 I can't even describe the overwhelming flavor of these potatoes! Trust me on this, once you try them, you will never look at mashed potatoes the same way again! Please try them. 

This is a twist on the classic egg roll. Super easy, super fast and super delicious! As always, add your favorite toppings and make it your own!

When you need a comfort meal, but on a weeknight, these mini pot pies check all boxes. It’s fast, easy and on the table in 30 minutes. Best of all, it is delicious and so comforting, like a big hug! 

Who says you have to wait until the holidays to have turkey!? This boneless turkey breast recipe is the perfect size for a Sunday dinner. The savory marinade puts this turkey breast over the top. The turkey comes out so moist and delicious and perfect for sandwiches the next day!

Who doesn’t love a crispy, crunch and flavorful egg roll!?! I know my entire family loves them and this recipe in particular! It takes a few steps, but so worth it! Be sure to add these to your next chinese night. 

There is nothing better than a really, I mean really, good chicken wing! This recipe ticks all the boxes, crispy, juicy, full of flavor and finger licking good! Worthy of any party, or even dinner for that matter!

Pralines are buttery and nutty and packed full of flavor! Not really a cookie or candy, but somewhere in the delicious middle. Another stovetop recipe that is so easy to make and so hard to save for your holiday platter. 

What more can I say about this candy that the name doesn't already cover and make your mouth water!? This recipe is so easy to make and soooo good! You can't eat just one, I dare you to try!

I grew up eating white gravy over any other type of gravy and finally have gotten close to my mom's gravy. Of course, hers will always be better, but this recipe is a close second. There is always a gravy boat full of it next to the mashed potatoes at every holiday dinner.

This is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal or a weeknight meal as well. Everything is better with bacon and these green beans are no exception!

This ham will be the star of the show at your next Easter or Christmas gathering! However, don't wait for the holidays to enjoy this deliciously glazed ham. It is so easy, with a few ingredients, but is packed full of flavor in every bite!

Another must for Easter and always a party favorite, especially during the summer. I'm not embarrassed to admit that I make these all the time for a low carb snack for Grandude and I! So Yummy! 

With Easter right around the corner and summer following, there is nothing more refreshing than a fruit salad. This recipe is so easy and delicious! It’s always a crowd pleaser at any get together.

This flavorful ground beef and potato taco recipe includes a homemade taco seasoning mix using spices you already have in your pantry, for a perfect taco filling for any night of the week. Ever since I visited New Mexico, I add potatoes to my ground beef tacos, it is life changing.

These fish Tacos are amazing, but paired with the crema sauce it is interstellar! They are so easy to put together and a favorite on taco Tuesday or better yet, perfect for your next Fiesta party! The Crema sauce is out of bounds and great on so many things, even as a dressing for your salad.

This cheesy chicken enchilada soup is so delicious and bonus, on the table in 20 minutes. This soup is packed full of flavor and customizable to your family. Warm and comforting, perfect for a fast weeknight meal.

Chicken parmigiano is one of my favorite Italian dishes. With crispy chicken, sauce and fresh mozzarella, how could it be bad!? Served with a side of pasta or mashed potatoes and a salad, you will be transported to Italy, or at least little Italy. lol Don't forget the garlic bread to sop up that delicious sauce!

This pizza is a fusion of two of our favorite foods, buffalo chicken wings and pizza! It is amazing! You better make two, because you will not want to share!

Who doesn't love pizza!? I know pineapple on pizza can be controversial, but Grandude loves it, so hear is my take on a Hawaiian pizza. Seems like a lot of different flavors, but trust me, it comes together to make one perfectly delicious pizza!

This traditional stuffed pepper recipe is as delicious as it is easy. Comfort food perfect for a chilly day or easy weeknight meal.

This dish is a perfect quick lunch or summer dish. The longer it sits, the better it gets! The dressing is packed full of flavor and fully customizable to your preference.

Once again, who doesn't love stir fry and especially for a weeknight meal!? Stir fry comes together so fast and is packed full of flavor and this dish delivers on all sides. Grandude could not stop raving about it!

OMG, this soup is so easy, fast and delicious! It is perfect for any weeknight meal or a quick lunch.

Stir fry is the perfect weeknight meal. It comes together very quickly and packed full of flavor. This recipe is my twist on a traditional stir fry. It's the perfect base and you can add in your favorite Asian flavors and make it your own.

Grandude loves all Asian food, so this recipe was a no brainer for a quick weeknight meal that was quick and easy and packed full of flavor! This dish got a resounding two thumbs up and he asked me to make it again ASAP!

This classic egg drop soup dish comes together so fast and is still packed full of flavor. This is perfect for a quick weeknight meal when you have very little time but want something warm and comforting.

These buffalo wings are so easy, delicious and perfect for game day, or any other day for that matter! No measuring involved and so easily adaptable to no matter how many wings you are serving.

Bruschetta is the quintessential dinner party appetizer. This recipe is so easy and packed full of flavor! You can serve it cold or heated on a toasted baguette (see my "toasted baguette" recipe).

These toasted baguettes are not only fabulous with your favorite bruschetta recipe, but also an amazing snack on their own. You can add additional spices, such as Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, etc. You can also add your favorite cheese. Enjoy and make it your own.

Sangria is the perfect summer party drink to serve (I serve it all year). This recipe is budget friendly and full of flavor. No one will know it's from a box of wine. Be careful, this is tastes like fruit punch, but it will sneak up on you! You can make it virgin by substituting the wine for red grape juice.

 If you love Almond Joy Bars, you will love these cookies! They are basically chocolate chip cookies with coconut and almonds and the combination is amazing!
 

These Italian Florentine cookies are crispy and delicious and are perfect for any holiday party, or quite frankly, just an everyday snack. They will become part of your annual holiday baking with everyone asking for the recipe.

These cookies are so easy and fast to make. All your coconut lovers will love them. 

These cookies are so easy and delicious. You can make them your own by changing flavors of cake mix. Here I have made both lemon and chocolate. Let your wild side show.

These cookies are amazing! If you love root beer, they are a must try! They are delicious on their own, but the icing is what gives you the root beer float feel and puts them over the top! You will definitely find these on my holiday cookie platter.

These cookies are so easy and delicious! They are so much fun to make with your littles and no one needs to know how easy they are to make!

 This is an ideal hostess gift or an addition to your bar. Kahlua is a nice touch to your coffee, or who doesn’t love a white Russian? You won’t be able to tell the difference between store bought. 

This is an ideal hostess gift or to add to your own bar. So easy to make and you can't tell the difference from store bought.

If you like Almond Joy and Mound bars, you're going to love this recipe! They are so easy to make and no baking involved. As always, this recipe is fully customizable using your favorite nut, chocolate, dried fruit or whatever you like, always make it your own.

This dish is so packed full of flavor and even better, it's so easy and comes together quickly! It even makes its own sauce. It is a perfect weeknight meal or elegant enough for your next dinner party, no one needs to know how easy it was to make. It will become part of your regular rotation.

This is my twist on nachos. We love them and as with any recipe, especially nachos, make it your own and add all your favorite nacho toppings. This is what I had ready to go at the time I wrote this recipe.

When you think of a holiday dessert platter, you first think of cookies, but a close second has to be fudge. This fudge is a great change from the traditional chocolate fudge. The cranberries and pistachios are a marriage made in heaven! It's so easy to make. The hardest part will be waiting for the fudge to set. Yummy!

This Mexican Chicken Bowl is amazing! It is light and full of flavor. It comes together very fast and is ideal for a weeknight meal. Make it for your next Fiesta party and set it up as a "make your own bowl" bar. This way, everyone can make it their own. Absolutely delicious!

Everyone loves a good chewy oatmeal cookie; I know I do! This recipe uses only brown sugar and is just glorious! I prefer mine simple with no add-ins, however, you can make it your own and add your favorite add-ins (i.e., dried fruit, chocolate chips, M&M's etc.).

I named this recipe "Ooo LaLa Chicken" because it takes me to Paris (Wella and Grandude's favorite city!). It is so elegant and flavorful, and no one needs to know how easy it is to make. This is perfect for the main attraction at your next dinner party or any weeknight dinner. Bon Appétit

Fried pork chops were a staple in my house growing up. We ate them with everything, including as a sandwich and with leftover spaghetti, yes, I said with leftover spaghetti. Try it! The country gravy just elevates them to a new level. 

Always a party favorite, especially during the summer. I'm not embarrassed to admit that I make these all the time for a low carb snack for Grandude and I! so yummy! 

For those Buffalo chicken and enchilada lovers, this recipe is for you. This casserole is perfect for your next Fiesta or when the weather is dreary, and you need a little pick-me-up or a little kick in your pants. Serve with a cool salad and you’re all set. 

Toffee is one of my all time favorite candies! This recipe is my favorite! Don't be intimidated by the amount of steps involved as the result is well worth it!This will round out your cookie platter and a crowd pleaser. Bon Appetit 

This simplistic soup is delicious and perfect for a chilly night or just when you need a big hug! It's so creamy and packed full of flavor and you could easily add in your favorite protein and change up the spices to make it your own.  Bon Appétit 

There is nothing more comforting than a good pot roast and this one delivers with a surprise punch. Don’t skip the mustard and horseradish at the end as it elevates everyday pot roast from average to spectacular! Serve with the vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes and then take a nap. Bon Appétit 

This Mexican Beef Tortilla Soup recipe is a perfect weeknight meal. Very little prep time and it comes together very fast and delicious. As always, you can make it your own and add in all your favorite add-ins. Bon Appétit

These little macaroons are delicious! Lemon and coconut are a marriage made in Heaven! Sweet and tart, my favorite combination in a cookie. Make sure you add these to your holiday baking routine. Bon Appétit

This dish is amazing and perfect for a weeknight meal or to serve at your next dinner party. It is light and fresh and packed full of flavor. A definite favorite! Bon Appétit

This chicken piccata pasta dish has all the flavor without all the fuss. Toss in the pasta as opposed to serving it on the side and you have it all in one dish. Perfect weeknight meal and your family will love it as mine does.

Chris’s Double Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies are hands down my son’s favorite cookies and named after him. They take a little extra time to make, but it is well worth it! Perfect on any holiday cookie platter or a kid favorite and any birthday celebration.

This chile rellenos casserole is everything you love about chile rellenos without all the fuss. This casserole is packed full of flavor and so easy to make. Enjoy!

This Asian chicken salad is not only fast to put together, but full of flavor and a light dish for any summer day, whether for lunch or dinner. It's a must try. Enjoy!

I grew up with these beans as a staple in our house. This recipe has been handed down from generation to generation. These beans are great as is but can be used for refried beans and bean dip as well. From my family's table to yours! 

This gumbo soup is everything you love about gumbo without all the fuss. It is surprisingly light but filling and also gluten-free. Perfect for a quick meal to curl up with on a dreary or chilly day.

These traditional cookies are a favorite on any holiday cookie tray.

What can I say about this Hamburger Soup other than it comes together quickly and is so tasty and comforting! When I need a quick feel-good dinner, I always turn to this soup. 

This bistro style chicken-pasta salad is a great summer dish. It’s perfect for lunch or even a light dinner. You can make it your own by adding in any of your favorite salad ingredients and fresh veggies are also a nice addition. Make it and make it your own. Enjoy!

Stir-Fry is the ultimate weeknight meal that comes together quickly and is always full of flavor. This Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry is amazing and bonus, gluten-free. You must try and after you will definitely add it to your Asian meal rotation.

These cookies are so easy and fast to make. They are delicious and all your coconut lovers will love them! They are always a great addition to any cookie platter. 

This Ground Beef Enchilada Skillet is all you want from enchiladas without all the steps involved. Add this recipe to your Mexican dish rotation, you won't be disappointed!

This freezer prep slow cooker steak fajitas are so good, you won't miss the sizzling and if you do, heat a cast iron skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes. Who doesn't love fajitas!?!

This freezer prep slow cooker honey sesame chicken is awesome and so much better than take-out! Put the phone done and give it a try.

This freezer prep slow cooker cilantro lime chicken is perfect to pop in the slow cooker for taco Tuesday. Who am I kidding, I could eat this every day! Yummy!

This freezer prep slow cooker chicken enchilada casserole is amazing and a must try. You can make it your own, by adding in any additional ingredients and toppings.

I love slow cooker recipes, especially those that you can prep ahead and freeze and just thaw and dump and come back later to dinner. This hearty beef stew is so comforting and delicious any night, but especially on a dreary or cold day.

This is my easy and family favorite lasagna, using my "Special" Spaghetti Sauce. My family likes a lot of cheese and meat sauce, but feel free to make this recipe your own using as little or as much as your family likes. Enjoy with some crunchy garlic bread.

Grandude uses some of the Tex Mex Beef from Sunday's prep and makes his Taco Salad. These are his favorite ingredients, but as always, make it your own! Enjoy

This is a great summer recipe! Using my basic chicken breast recipe from Sunday food prep, makes this an easy salad that comes together quickly.

This is a great recipe on its own (it's my littles favorite) but is also a great base for many add-ins and for you to make it your own!

This chicken is great as is with your favorite sides or make some at the beginning of the week to use in a variety of dishes. Pastas, soups, salads, casseroles...the list is endless!

This is great to have in your refrigerator or freezer at all times. There are endless ways to use this for quick prep weeknight meals.

Who doesn't love Buffalo chicken wings!?! My version is baked, but you won't miss the fry!