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Easy Peasy Chipotle Orange Shrimp Bowl

Easy Peasy Chipotle Orange Shrimp Bowl

Easy Peasy Chipotle Orange Shrimp Bowl

Here's another one of my "easy peasy" recipes. This is packed full of so much flavor with few ingredients and is perfect for a weeknight meal! So easy and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

Easy Peasy Chipotle Orange Shrimp Bowl

Easy Peasy Chipotle Orange Shrimp Bowl

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. 

Sweet and Spicy Wings

Easy Peasy Chipotle Orange Shrimp Bowl

Spicy Pork Egg Rolls w/Sweet and Sour Sauce

These wings are sticky, saucy, juicy and delicious! They cook in the sauce, which makes them fall off the bone mouthwatering goodness!

Spicy Pork Egg Rolls w/Sweet and Sour Sauce

Spicy Pork Egg Rolls w/Sweet and Sour Sauce

Spicy Pork Egg Rolls w/Sweet and Sour Sauce

Egg rolls are a favorite with my family! I made these for Grandude as he does like everything spicy! It is super easy to make and so worth it!

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

Spicy Pork Egg Rolls w/Sweet and Sour Sauce

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

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.  

Roast Chicken and Vegetables

Chicken Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps

Roast Chicken, ok, what more needs to be said!? This is a one pan dish that does not disappoint! Have an instant read thermometer to make sure it's perfectly moist and juicy!

Chicken Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps

This is an awesome flavorful and light recipe and perfect for a weeknight meal or quick lunch! It is a must try and very adaptable to what you have on hand.

Braised Short Ribs

Chicken Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

I absolutely love this short rib recipe! As you can see, I love a lot of sauce/gravy and this one is amazing (I could drink it with a straw)! The epitome of comfort food! 

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

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! 

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

I love this soup so much! It is like a big hug and makes you feel comforted with every spoonful! It comes together very quickly and packed full of flavor! Perfect for lunch or dinner.

Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles w/Chile Lime Shrimp

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

I just love easy weeknight meals that Grandude loves! This peanut sauce could be poured over a flip flop and be delicious! You can use your favorite noodle and with the shrimp, it's over the top

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings

New Mexico Style Beef Gorditas

New Mexico Style Beef Gorditas

These wings are the best wings I’ve ever had/made! They are sweet and spicy; sticky fall off the bone deliciousness! They are perfect for your next Super Bowl party or any party for that matter, or just a weeknight meal! Bon Appéti

New Mexico Style Beef Gorditas

New Mexico Style Beef Gorditas

New Mexico Style Beef Gorditas

My first exposure to gorditas was as a young girl visiting my grandmother in New Mexico. We went to a town festival and grabbed these from a street vendor. I fell immediately in love with them! Shhhh, don't tell my mom, but I prefer them over tacos. They take a few minutes to put together, but super easy and so delicious!

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

New Mexico Style Beef Gorditas

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

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.

Bourbon Chicken

Chris’s Double Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

This dish is so saucy and delicious! It's so easy to put together and quickly on the table, which makes it a perfect weeknight meal and now no need to order takeout anymore!

Easy Peasy Chicken Caprese Pizza

Chris’s Double Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Chris’s Double Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

I don't trust anyone who doesn't like pizza, but if they are out there, this recipe will change their mind! It's so easy and packed full of flavor, it will quickly become your go-to pizza recipe.

Chris’s Double Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Chris’s Double Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Chris’s Double Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

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 at any birthday celebration.

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

These crab legs are life changing! First and foremost, the basting with the Cajun garlic butter permeates so much flavor into the crab legs, you won't be able to stop eating them! Then there is that you bake these, no need to drag out that giant stock pot anymore. Warning, wear a bib!

Multi-Cooker Birria Tacos

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

This is my first birria taco recipe! Grandude gives it two thumbs up and wants more! It's not a weeknight meal, but worth the effort on the weekend! Leftover options are endless, burritos, quesadilla's, grilled cheese, pizza...you see where I'm going.

Kimchi Bacon Cheeseburger

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

Kimchi Bacon Cheeseburger

So, I saw kimchi at the grocery store and thought what could I use this with? A burger of course! I made sambal mayo to go with it, oh, and of course, bacon! A definite hit!

Cheeseburger Pie

New England Clam Chowder

Kimchi Bacon Cheeseburger

This recipe is so nostalgic and a family favorite. These Bisquick recipes never disappoint. Always remember, you can make any recipe your own, but the oldies sometime need no change.

Ground Beef Tostadas

New England Clam Chowder

New England Clam Chowder

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!

New England Clam Chowder

New England Clam Chowder

New England Clam Chowder

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!

Loaded Ground Beef Fajita Bowls

Fire Roasted Tomato and Vegetable Soup

Fire Roasted Tomato and Vegetable Soup

You have peppers and what should you make? Fajitas of course, but you need something fast and easy. So, let's make a bowl using ground beef instead of steak. Bonus, you can fit a lot more toppings in a bowl than you can a tortilla. This bowl is delicious, but make sure you caramelize that ground beef, trust me!

Fire Roasted Tomato and Vegetable Soup

Fire Roasted Tomato and Vegetable Soup

Fire Roasted Tomato and Vegetable Soup

This hearty vegetable soup recipe is healthy, easy to make, and tastes amazing. It’s also vegan when you use vegetable broth. This vegetable soup is so versatile that you can swap and add vegetables by season.

Grandude's Spicy Margarita

Fire Roasted Tomato and Vegetable Soup

Grandude's Spicy Margarita

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! 

Fruit Salad

Southern Deviled Eggs

Grandude's Spicy Margarita

This fruit salad is so easy to make and so delicious! Perfect for your next summer barbecue or potluck!

Wella's Potato Salad

Southern Deviled Eggs

Southern Deviled Eggs

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!

Southern Deviled Eggs

Southern Deviled Eggs

Southern Deviled Eggs

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! 

Italian Florentine Cookies

Italian Florentine Cookies

Italian Florentine Cookies

This Italian Florentine cookie is crispy and delicious and is 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.

Spicy Cowboy Baked Beans

Italian Florentine Cookies

Italian Florentine Cookies

The summer is known for barbeques and these baked beans are a must add to your next one! They are packed full of flavor and once you have them, they will be your go to beans for every cookout! 

Creamy Shrimp

Italian Florentine Cookies

Roasted Herbed Sea Bass w/Potatoes and Tomatoes

This light summer dish is so amazing, and it comes together so quickly with just a few ingredients but is full of flavor! It is low carb, gluten-free and a must try.

Roasted Herbed Sea Bass w/Potatoes and Tomatoes

Roasted Herbed Sea Bass w/Potatoes and Tomatoes

Roasted Herbed Sea Bass w/Potatoes and Tomatoes

This was one of our favorite meals that we had in Italy! Of course, I didn't have their recipe, but Grandude said I got very close. It is amazing and a one pan wonder. The juices from the tomatoes mix with the olive oil and butter to create a lovely sauce.

One Pan Beef Stroganoff

Roasted Herbed Sea Bass w/Potatoes and Tomatoes

3 Cheese & Prosciutto Pizza

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

3 Cheese & Prosciutto Pizza

Roasted Herbed Sea Bass w/Potatoes and Tomatoes

3 Cheese & Prosciutto Pizza

When you have leftover burrata that you need to use, what do you do? You make this pizza! It is cheesy, creamy and salty. I love it and of course four thumbs up from Grandude!

Spaghetti Arrabbiata w/Burrata

Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

We were in Italy recently and I have now become obsessed with the San Marzano tomatoes (note: all canned San Marzano tomatoes will be certified on the can and San Marzano "style" is not the same)! Grandude loves anything spicy and this did not disappoint. The burrata helps balance the heat.

Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

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! 😎 

Oven-Baked Saucy Baby Back Ribs

Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

Oven-Baked Saucy Baby Back Ribs

These ribs are sweet and spicy, fall off the bone, finger licking good! This recipe is so easy, full of flavor and comes together quickly. It can easily be doubled or more for a crowd. The most difficult part is waiting for them to cook, especially once the aroma starts permeating your kitchen! 

Crunchy Broccoli Chicken Salad

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

Oven-Baked Saucy Baby Back Ribs

This salad is full of flavor and a perfect salad for the summer! It comes together in minutes and is perfect for leftovers and a pantry pull.

Santa Fe Salad w/Fajita Chicken

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

This salad ticks all the boxes for an awesome summer salad, especially for Grandude with the spiciness from the jalapeños! It comes together very fast using short cuts. It's a no brainer must try!

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

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. 

Pesto Chicken Salad

Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps

Jalapeño Popper Pizza

When lunch sneaks up on you and you look in the refrigerator and pantry and come up with this amazing recipe! I served it over baby spinach and tomatoes with a light vinaigrette dressing. You could even make it a sandwich or pita pocket and it would be just as awesome! Quick, easy and adjustable to what you have on hand.

Jalapeño Popper Pizza

Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps

Jalapeño Popper Pizza

When I got my first harvest of jalapeños, I immediately thought of jalapeño poppers. Then I decided to try and take it one step further with a pizza. This was 100% thumbs up from Grandude! Easy and packed full of flavor, perfect weeknight meal!

Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps

Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps

General Tso's Chicken Wings

 By now, everyone knows how much Grandude loves Asian food and this is one of his favorite recipes! It is so easy and quick, but most important, it is packed full of flavor!  

General Tso's Chicken Wings

General Tso's Chicken Wings

General Tso's Chicken Wings

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! 

Italian Made Pomodoro Sauce

General Tso's Chicken Wings

Italian Made Pomodoro Sauce

There was no way I could visit Italy without making an authentic Italian dish using the amazing food and produce at my disposal! This is my take on pomodoro sauce. Simple recipe, but the difference in the quality of food makes it an entirely different dish! When you try this recipe, use good quality tomatoes, trust me on this.

Spicy Szechuan Stir Fry

General Tso's Chicken Wings

Italian Made Pomodoro Sauce

This very easy and fast recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal! Spicy and packed full of flavor, with a few short cuts, you will easily be making this again and again!

New Mexico Style Beef Gorditas

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

My first exposure to gorditas was as a young girl visiting my grandmother in New Mexico. We went to a town festival and grabbed these from a street vendor. I fell immediately in love with them! Shhhh, don't tell my mom, but I prefer them over tacos. They take a few minutes to put together, but super easy and so delicious!

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

These crab legs are life changing! First and foremost, the basting with the Cajun garlic butter permeates so much flavor into the crab legs, you won't be able to stop eating them! Then there is that you bake these, no need to drag out that giant stock pot anymore. Warning, wear a bib!

Gluten-Free Spicy Corn Dogs

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

Gluten-Free Spicy Corn Dogs

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! 

Roasted Green Chile Salsa

Easy Peasy Chicken Caprese Pizza

Gluten-Free Spicy Corn Dogs

Another staple in my house growing up and has been in my home as well. We put it on/in everything and it’s also a very flavorful salsa! 

Cheeseburger Pie

Easy Peasy Chicken Caprese Pizza

Easy Peasy Chicken Caprese Pizza

This recipe is so nostalgic and a family favorite. These Bisquick recipes never disappoint. Always remember, you can make any recipe your own, but the oldies sometime need no change.

Easy Peasy Chicken Caprese Pizza

Easy Peasy Chicken Caprese Pizza

Easy Peasy Chicken Caprese Pizza

I don't trust anyone who doesn't like pizza, but if they are out there, this recipe will change their mind! It's so easy and packed full of flavor, it will quickly become your go-to pizza recipe.

Meatloaf Parmigiano

Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

Ground Beef Tostadas

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!

Ground Beef Tostadas

Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

Ground Beef Tostadas

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!

Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

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.

One Pot Beef Stroganoff

Nacho Bake w/ Flour Tortilla Chips

Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

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.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Nacho Bake w/ Flour Tortilla Chips

Nacho Bake w/ Flour Tortilla Chips

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!

Nacho Bake w/ Flour Tortilla Chips

Nacho Bake w/ Flour Tortilla Chips

Nacho Bake w/ Flour Tortilla Chips

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. 

Chili Rellenos Casserole

Chili Rellenos Casserole

Chili Rellenos Casserole

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

Chili Rellenos Casserole

Chili Rellenos Casserole

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!

Pork Pozole

Chili Rellenos Casserole

Pot Roast Shepherd's Pie w/Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

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!

Pot Roast Shepherd's Pie w/Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Pot Roast Shepherd's Pie w/Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Pot Roast Shepherd's Pie w/Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

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! 

Zucchini Pasta

Pot Roast Shepherd's Pie w/Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Wella's Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa

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! 

Wella's Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa

Pot Roast Shepherd's Pie w/Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Wella's Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa

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.

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

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. 

Southern Deviled Eggs

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

Chicken Caesar Salad 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! 

Root Beer Float Cookies

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

Root Beer Float Cookies

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.

Candied Pecans

Parmesan Crusted Chicken w/Lemon Parmesan Sauce

Root Beer Float Cookies

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. 

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Parmesan Crusted Chicken w/Lemon Parmesan Sauce

Parmesan Crusted Chicken w/Lemon Parmesan Sauce

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!

Parmesan Crusted Chicken w/Lemon Parmesan Sauce

Parmesan Crusted Chicken w/Lemon Parmesan Sauce

Parmesan Crusted Chicken w/Lemon Parmesan Sauce

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!

Smash Burger Tacos

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

Refreshing Limoncello

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! 

Refreshing Limoncello

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

Refreshing Limoncello

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.

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

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! 

Freezer French Toast

Oven-Baked Saucy Baby Back Ribs

Oven-Baked Saucy Baby Back Ribs

I make a big batch of these when bread goes BOGO and freeze them. Then, you wake up and just pop them in the toaster and top them with your favorite toppings.

Oven-Baked Saucy Baby Back Ribs

Oven-Baked Saucy Baby Back Ribs

Oven-Baked Saucy Baby Back Ribs

These ribs are sweet and spicy, fall off the bone, finger licking good! This recipe is so easy, full of flavor and comes together quickly. It can easily be doubled or more for a crowd. The most difficult part is waiting for them to cook, especially once the aroma starts permeating your kitchen! 

Roasted Green Chile Salsa

Oven-Baked Saucy Baby Back Ribs

Roasted Green Chile Salsa

Another staple in my house growing up and has been in my home as well. We put it on/in everything and it’s also a very flavorful salsa! 

Asian Beef Lettuce Wrap

Asian Beef Lettuce Wrap

Roasted Green Chile Salsa

By now, everyone knows how much Grandude loves Asian food and this is one of his favorite recipes! It is so easy and quick, but most important is packed full of flavor! 

Chicken Marsala

Asian Beef Lettuce Wrap

Braised Short Ribs

I love recipes that come together quickly and are packed full of flavor and this recipe is at the top of the list! It’s so easy, delicious and a perfect weeknight meal. 

Braised Short Ribs

Asian Beef Lettuce Wrap

Braised Short Ribs

I absolutely love this short rib recipe! As you can see, I love a lot of sauce/gravy and this one is amazing (I could drink it with a straw)! The epitome of comfort food! 

Chicken & Rice Salsa Verde Casserole

Chicken & Rice Salsa Verde Casserole

Chicken & Rice Salsa Verde Casserole

 This dish is like a big hug and will quickly become a family favorite. Mexican food is our favorite and this recipe does not disappoint. 

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Chicken & Rice Salsa Verde Casserole

Chicken & Rice Salsa Verde Casserole

Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food and this dish definitely fits in this category! It is full of flavor and so easy, you may never do traditional stuffed peppers again. 

Creamy and Spicy Ham and Potato Soup

Chicken & Rice Salsa Verde Casserole

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

This comforting soup is so luscious and full of flavor, with a kick. I love making this on dreary rainy days as a comforting little hug of deliciousness!

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

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. 

General Tso's Chicken Wings

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

Bistro Style Chicken Pasta Salad

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! 

Bistro Style Chicken Pasta Salad

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

Bistro Style Chicken Pasta Salad

 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! 

Blackened Fish w/Wella's Bangin' Tartar Sauce

Blackened Fish w/Wella's Bangin' Tartar Sauce

Blackened Fish w/Wella's Bangin' Tartar Sauce

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! 

Creamy Shrimp

Blackened Fish w/Wella's Bangin' Tartar Sauce

Blackened Fish w/Wella's Bangin' Tartar Sauce

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's Spicy Margarita

Blackened Fish w/Wella's Bangin' Tartar Sauce

Grandude's Spicy Margarita

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! 

Spicy Cowboy Baked Beans

Gluten-Free Spicy Corn Dogs

Grandude's Spicy Margarita

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! 

Gluten-Free Spicy Corn Dogs

Gluten-Free Spicy Corn Dogs

Gluten-Free Spicy Corn Dogs

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! 

Chicken Piccata

Gluten-Free Spicy Corn Dogs

Gluten-Free Spicy Corn Dogs

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! 

Taco Soup

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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! 

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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. 

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Stuffed Pepper Soup

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!

Mexican Burger

Cube Steak w/Mushroom Gravy

Stuffed Pepper Soup

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.

Chicken Marsala

Cube Steak w/Mushroom Gravy

Cube Steak w/Mushroom Gravy

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! 

Cube Steak w/Mushroom Gravy

Cube Steak w/Mushroom Gravy

Cube Steak w/Mushroom Gravy

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!

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

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  

Spicy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

Chicken wings are always a crowd pleaser, or just a Grandude pleaser! These spicy garlic parmesan chicken wings are baked, not fried and trust me, you won't miss the fry. They are so easy to make and full of flavor! Tip: double the recipe!

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

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.  

Mexican Chicken Bowl

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

 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! 

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs

What says comfort food better than spaghetti and meatballs!? It's ideal for a large dinner party or family gathering and always a crowd pleaser! Pair it with a Caesar salad and garlic bread and your guests will leave fully satisfied!

Ground Beef Tostadas

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs

As everyone knows, I grew up on the best Mexican food you will ever taste! This is my recipe for beef tostadas, 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!

Mini Breakfast Frittatas

Chili Lime & Maple Chicken Wings

Spicy Asian Chicken Salad

 These little frittatas are perfect for a fast-morning breakfast. We make them on Sunday and then just warm them up and we're out the door. They are also great for any brunch or breakfast buffet. You can make it your own by adding in your favorite ingredients, i.e., bacon, sausage, ham, mushrooms, sauteed vegetables...the options are unlimited. 

Spicy Asian Chicken Salad

Chili Lime & Maple Chicken Wings

Spicy Asian Chicken Salad

This salad was inspired by Applebee's chicken wonton tacos. It was definitely Grandude approved! It comes together very quickly and is slammed full of flavor! You will be making this recipe often, especially during the summer!

Chili Lime & Maple Chicken Wings

Chili Lime & Maple Chicken Wings

Sweet and Spicy Oven-Barbecued Chicken

These wings are so addictive! Smoky, sweet and spicy ticks every box in the flavor category! Trust me, you'll be making these again and again!

Sweet and Spicy Oven-Barbecued Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Oven-Barbecued Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Oven-Barbecued Chicken

This barbeque chicken recipe is finger licking good and so juicy! You could slather the barbeque sauce on a flip flop it's that flavorful! It's perfect for your next indoor barbeque and pairs nicely with my Wella's Potato Salad and Spicy Cowboy Baked Beans!

Philly Cheesesteak Quesadilla

Sweet and Spicy Oven-Barbecued Chicken

Philly Cheesesteak Quesadilla

This recipe is so satisfying, comforting and on the table in under 30 minutes! Packed full of flavor, it's perfect for lunch or a weeknight meal with a side salad!

Caprese Chicken Foil Pack

Sweet and Spicy Oven-Barbecued Chicken

Philly Cheesesteak Quesadilla

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.  

Wella's Potato Salad

Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

Spicy Cowboy Baked Beans

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!

Spicy Cowboy Baked Beans

Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

Spicy Cowboy Baked Beans

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!

Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

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! 😎 

Ooo LaLa Chicken

Spicy Tuna & Salmon Sushi Waffles

Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

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

Spicy Tuna & Salmon Sushi Waffles

Spicy Tuna & Salmon Sushi Waffles

Spicy Tuna & Salmon Sushi Waffles

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!  

Egg Mu Shu Chicken Wraps

Spicy Tuna & Salmon Sushi Waffles

Spicy Tuna & Salmon Sushi Waffles

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?! 

Wasabi Whipped Potatoes

Wasabi Whipped Potatoes

Wasabi Whipped Potatoes

 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. 

Egg Roll Tostadas

Wasabi Whipped Potatoes

Wasabi Whipped Potatoes

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!

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Wasabi Whipped Potatoes

Perfect Boneless Turkey Breast

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! 

Perfect Boneless Turkey Breast

Egg Rolls w/Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce

Perfect Boneless Turkey Breast

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!

Egg Rolls w/Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce

Egg Rolls w/Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce

Egg Rolls w/Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce

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. 

General Tso's Chicken Wings

Egg Rolls w/Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce

Egg Rolls w/Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce

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!

Parmesan Baked Salmon

Wella's Basic Gluten-Free Meatloaf

Wella's Basic Gluten-Free Meatloaf

Another family favorite! This recipe is so delicious and easy to make! It comes together fast with just a few ingredients. Perfect for a weeknight meal or even your next dinner party! 

Wella's Basic Gluten-Free Meatloaf

Wella's Basic Gluten-Free Meatloaf

Wella's Basic Gluten-Free Meatloaf

This is such an easy basic recipe that is super moist and super delicious! It's great as is, or make it your own by adding in your favorite ingredients, such as vegetables, cheese, etc.

Avocado & Chicken Spaghetti

Wella's Basic Gluten-Free Meatloaf

Wella's Brown Sugar Lemon Bars

This is a light dish that comes together quickly and is packed full of flavor! Perfect for the summer or any weeknight meal.

Wella's Brown Sugar Lemon Bars

Seafood Boil w/Cajun Butter Sauce

Wella's Brown Sugar Lemon Bars

These lemon bars are by far the most family requested recipe for me to make for parties, special celebrations or just because. My eldest little has learned to make them for her Mom. Make them for someone special in your life...or just for yourself!

Seafood Boil w/Cajun Butter Sauce

Seafood Boil w/Cajun Butter Sauce

Seafood Boil w/Cajun Butter Sauce

The name says it all!! Need I say more!?!

Pressure Cooker Spicy Pulled Pork

Seafood Boil w/Cajun Butter Sauce

Seafood Boil w/Cajun Butter Sauce

This recipe is so easy and so delicious, everyone will be asking you for it! It's perfect for your next summer party and will quickly become your go to pulled pork recipe!

Avocado & Chicken Salad

Easy Cheesy Chicken and Vegetable Tortilla Soup

Easy General Tso Chicken Stir-Fry

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.

Easy General Tso Chicken Stir-Fry

Easy Cheesy Chicken and Vegetable Tortilla Soup

Easy General Tso Chicken Stir-Fry

Everyone knows Grandude's love of Chinese food, so I'm always trying to make flavorful dishes that are also easy and fast to prepare. This recipe was a hit on all fronts and given two thumbs up from the man!

Easy Cheesy Chicken and Vegetable Tortilla Soup

Easy Cheesy Chicken and Vegetable Tortilla Soup

Easy Cheesy Chicken and Vegetable Tortilla Soup

Who doesn't love a quick, easy, comforting and delicious recipe that is on your table in less than 30 minutes? This soup is full of flavor and cheesiness, and you will find yourself going back for seconds!

Pumpkin Roll

Lemon Ricotta Cookies w/Lemon Glaze

Easy Cheesy Chicken and Vegetable Tortilla Soup

A traditional fall dessert that is always a crowd pleaser! A great addition to any dessert table.

Lemon Ricotta Cookies w/Lemon Glaze

Lemon Ricotta Cookies w/Lemon Glaze

Lemon Ricotta Cookies w/Lemon Glaze

My family loves lemon flavored anything, and these cookies are packed full of lemon flavor, from the cookies to the delicious glaze! These cookies are a nice addition to any holiday cookie platter, but also perfect for a summer party. A definite must try.

Italian Florentine Cookies

Lemon Ricotta Cookies w/Lemon Glaze

Lemon Ricotta Cookies w/Lemon Glaze

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.

Pralines

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

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. 

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

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!

Milk Gravy

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

Bacon Braised Green Beans

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.

Bacon Braised Green Beans

Holiday Ham w/Bourbon Orange Glaze

Bacon Braised Green Beans

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!

Holiday Ham w/Bourbon Orange Glaze

Holiday Ham w/Bourbon Orange Glaze

Holiday Ham w/Bourbon Orange Glaze

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!

Southern Deviled Eggs

Holiday Ham w/Bourbon Orange Glaze

Holiday Ham w/Bourbon Orange Glaze

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! 

Fruit Salad

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

Beef and Potato Tacos

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.

Beef and Potato Tacos

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

Beef and Potato Tacos

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.

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

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.

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Fish Tacos w/Shut The Front Door Crema Sauce!

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

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

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!

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

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!

Blackened Fish w/Wella's Bangin' Tartar Sauce

Blackened Fish w/Wella's Bangin' Tartar Sauce

Blackened Fish w/Wella's Bangin' Tartar Sauce

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! It's a must try for any weeknight meal, but you can also break up the fish in to chunks for tacos and don't forget the tartar sauce!

Chicken and Rice Soup

Blackened Fish w/Wella's Bangin' Tartar Sauce

Blackened Fish w/Wella's Bangin' Tartar Sauce

Is there anything more comforting than chicken soup? This chicken and rice soup is one big hug in a bowl. Perfect for a weeknight meal or on a chilly day. So easy and flavorful, you will definitely be adding it to your weeknight dinner rotation. 

Grandude's Spicy Margarita

Blackened Fish w/Wella's Bangin' Tartar Sauce

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

Grandude loves anything spicy and margaritas, so he thought, why night blend them!?! This is what he came up with and he loves it

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

These crab legs are life changing! First and foremost, the basting with the Cajun garlic butter permeates so much flavor into the crab legs, you won't be able to stop eating them! Then there is that you bake these, no need to drag out that giant stock pot anymore. Warning, wear a bib!

The Best Corn On The Cob Ever

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

The Best Corn On The Cob Ever

This is my ultimate go to recipe for corn on the cob! It is so plump and juicy and full of flavor!

Caesar Salad Dressing

Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Basted Crab Legs

The Best Corn On The Cob Ever

I love creamy salad dressings and this one is one of my favorites! It is, of course, great on a Caesar salad, but it is also great in my chicken Caesar salad wrap or even brushed some pork or chicken with some added parmesan cheese and baked to perfection! This dressing is so flavorful, you'll buy store bought again.

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

New Mexico Style Beef Gorditas

Sweet & Spicy Baby Back Ribs

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.

Sweet & Spicy Baby Back Ribs

New Mexico Style Beef Gorditas

Sweet & Spicy Baby Back Ribs

These ribs are sweet and spicy, fall off the bone, finger licking good! This recipe is so easy, full of flavor and comes together quickly. It can easily be doubled or more for a crowd. The most difficult part is waiting for them to cook, especially once the aroma starts permeating your kitchen! 

New Mexico Style Beef Gorditas

New Mexico Style Beef Gorditas

Bread Machine Gluten-Free Bread

My first exposure to gorditas was as a young girl visiting my grandmother in New Mexico. We went to a town festival and grabbed these from a street vendor. I fell immediately in love with them! Shhhh, don't tell my mom, but I prefer them over tacos. They take a few minutes to put together, but super easy and so delicious!

Bread Machine Gluten-Free Bread

Chicken Tinga Tostados w/Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

Bread Machine Gluten-Free Bread

Who doesn't love fresh baked bread? This gluten-free version is so soft and delicious and the best part, your bread machine does all the work. Grandude, who is gluten intolerant, says this is by far the best gluten-free bread he has ever had!

Pork Pozole

Chicken Tinga Tostados w/Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

Chicken Tinga Tostados w/Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

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!

Chicken Tinga Tostados w/Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

Chicken Tinga Tostados w/Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

Chicken Tinga Tostados w/Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

Tostados have always been a favorite of mine. Grandude loves chicken tinga, so i thought to combine them both to make these amazing tostados! Spicy chicken combined with the cooling coleslaw and crispy tortilla, it is the perfect bite each time!

Hawaiian Pizza

Broccoli & Cauliflower Chicken Salad

Stuffed Green Peppers

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!

Stuffed Green Peppers

Broccoli & Cauliflower Chicken Salad

Stuffed Green Peppers

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

Broccoli & Cauliflower Chicken Salad

Broccoli & Cauliflower Chicken Salad

Broccoli & Cauliflower Chicken Salad

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.

Spicy Beef with Vermicelli

Toasted Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

Broccoli & Cauliflower Chicken Salad

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!

Spicy Shrimp Noodle Soup

Toasted Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

Toasted Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

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

Toasted Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

Toasted Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

Toasted Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

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.

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli

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!

Egg Drop Soup

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli

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.

Easy Game Day Buffalo Wings

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli

Easy Game Day Buffalo Wings

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.

Tomato Bruschetta

Party Budget Sangria

Easy Game Day Buffalo Wings

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).

Toasted Baguette

Party Budget Sangria

Party Budget Sangria

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.

Party Budget Sangria

Party Budget Sangria

Party Budget Sangria

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.

Cow Patties

Crustless Tex Mex Quiche Casserole

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

This candy is delicious and addictive, bonus they are gluten free. It is full of flavor and texture from creamy and chocolaty to crunchy. It comes together easily and you don't have to turn the oven on. Tip, you probably want to double the recipe as there won't be any left.

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

Crustless Tex Mex Quiche Casserole

Chocolate Caramel Cashew Clusters

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!

Crustless Tex Mex Quiche Casserole

Crustless Tex Mex Quiche Casserole

Crustless Tex Mex Quiche Casserole

This is a fast and easy breakfast casserole the whole family will love. This casserole is packed full of flavor and spice. Quiche is always a must on your brunch buffet, or perfect for breakfast for dinner night. As always, add-in your favorite items and make it your own.

Gluten-Free Sausage Cheese Balls

Artichoke & Mushroom Frittata Casserole

Crustless Tex Mex Quiche Casserole

These gluten-free sausage cheese balls are always a must for any brunch buffet or as an appetizer for your next cocktail party. Super easy to make and with just a few ingredients. Serve with your favorite barbeque sauce for dipping. Beware, they are addicting!

Artichoke & Mushroom Frittata Casserole

Artichoke & Mushroom Frittata Casserole

Artichoke & Mushroom Frittata Casserole

 This breakfast/brunch frittata casserole was a hit at our family Christmas party! It comes together very fast and couldn't be easier. You can prepare ahead and just reheat the day of and serve. It's great hot, room temperature or even cold. You could cut it into little squares and serve as an appetizer. The possibilities are endless and as always, you can add in any of your favorite brunch ingredients to make it your own. 

Holiday Fudge

Artichoke & Mushroom Frittata Casserole

Artichoke & Mushroom Frittata Casserole

This Holiday Fudge is made with white chocolate, cranberries and pistachios and makes for a very festive looking and tasting fudge. It's so pretty, you might choose to put it alone on its own platter. 

Pralines

Macadamia & White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge

 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. 

Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge

Macadamia & White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge

 This peanut butter fudge recipe is so creamy and full of peanut buttery deliciousness! It's so easy to make and the hardest part will be waiting for it to set. Great addition to your holiday platter. 

Macadamia & White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Macadamia & White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Macadamia & White Chocolate Chip Cookies

This cookie is always a crowd favorite and definitely one of mine. The creaminess of the white chocolate with the macadamia nuts is mouthwatering! I always hide a few for just myself...

Creamy Chocolate Fudge

Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies

Macadamia & White Chocolate Chip Cookies

 Chocolate fudge is a must for any holiday platter. This fudge is so creamy and chocolaty that it won't last long, so you should probably make a double batch. You can change up the nut and even fold in your favorite dried fruit...pistachio and cranberry are delicious! 

Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies

You can never go wrong with chocolate chip cookies. This is my take on the popular cookie using only brown sugar. It makes for a thinner crispier cookie, which we love! However, as always, make it your own and use your favorite add-ins such as peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, your favorite nut...go wild! 

Thumbprint Cookies

Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies

 Everyone loves thumbprint cookies using their favorite jams and/or lemon curd. This is a short cut version using pre-made sugar cookie dough amped up with cream cheese and lemon zest. So easy to make and delicious!   

Almond Joy Cookies

Italian Florentine Cookies

Italian Florentine Cookies

 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!
 

Italian Florentine Cookies

Italian Florentine Cookies

Italian Florentine Cookies

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.

Chocolate Macaroons

Italian Florentine Cookies

Lemon and Chocolate Cookies

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

Lemon and Chocolate Cookies

Lemon and Chocolate Cookies

Lemon and Chocolate Cookies

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.

Root Beer Float Cookies

Lemon and Chocolate Cookies

Root Beer Float Cookies

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.

Salted Caramel Cookies

Lemon and Chocolate Cookies

Root Beer Float Cookies

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!

Kahlua

Almond Chocolate Coconut Bar

Amaretto

 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. 

Amaretto

Almond Chocolate Coconut Bar

Amaretto

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.

Almond Chocolate Coconut Bar

Almond Chocolate Coconut Bar

Almond Chocolate Coconut Bar

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.

Caprese Chicken Foil Pack

Nacho Bake w/Flour Tortilla Chips

Almond Chocolate Coconut Bar

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.

Nacho Bake w/Flour Tortilla Chips

Nacho Bake w/Flour Tortilla Chips

Nacho Bake w/Flour Tortilla Chips

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.

White Chocolate Fudge

Nacho Bake w/Flour Tortilla Chips

Nacho Bake w/Flour Tortilla Chips

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!

Chicken Lombardy

Lemon Ricotta Cookies w/Lemon Glaze

Lemon Ricotta Cookies w/Lemon Glaze

If you love chicken marsala, you are going to love this recipe! It's like chicken marsala on steroids! This recipe has been around for decades. This is my take on it.

Lemon Ricotta Cookies w/Lemon Glaze

Lemon Ricotta Cookies w/Lemon Glaze

Lemon Ricotta Cookies w/Lemon Glaze

My family loves lemon flavored anything, and these cookies are packed full of lemon flavor, from the cookies to the delicious glaze! These cookies are a nice addition to any holiday cookie platter, but also perfect for a summer party. A definite must try.

Wella's Beef Stew

Lemon Ricotta Cookies w/Lemon Glaze

Enchiladas Suizas Casserole

I've been making this beef stew for years. It's good as is or a great base for your favorite stew ingredients. It's so warm and comforting and perfect for a chilly fall or winter day.

Enchiladas Suizas Casserole

Spicy Tuna & Salmon Sushi Waffles

Enchiladas Suizas Casserole

This casserole is everything you love about Enchiladas Suizas without all the frying and rolling of the tortillas. Mexican food is my comfort food and this dish does not disappoint. It is so flavorful from the Verde sauce and full of cheesy deliciousness!

Ambrosia Macaroons

Spicy Tuna & Salmon Sushi Waffles

Spicy Tuna & Salmon Sushi Waffles

Macaroons are a favorite of Grandude's and this is one of his favorites! I love making macaroons because they come together so fast and are so easy to make (no one has to know how easy) and are gobbled up almost as fast. Add these to your next holiday platter, you won't be disappointed.

Spicy Tuna & Salmon Sushi Waffles

Spicy Tuna & Salmon Sushi Waffles

Spicy Tuna & Salmon Sushi Waffles

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! 

Wella's Chicken Chardon

One-Pot Parmesan Chicken Pasta with Artichokes and Spinach

One-Pot Parmesan Chicken Pasta with Artichokes and Spinach

This dish is so delicious and deceivingly easy! No frying involved. While this is baking, you can whip up your favorite sides. This presents like an elegant dish; your guests never need to know how easy it was to make.

One-Pot Parmesan Chicken Pasta with Artichokes and Spinach

One-Pot Parmesan Chicken Pasta with Artichokes and Spinach

One-Pot Parmesan Chicken Pasta with Artichokes and Spinach

This pasta dish is cheesy deliciousness! It comes together very fast, so is perfect for a weeknight meal. Stir, stir, stir! The only way to mess up this easy dinner is to neglect the spoon.

Chicken Tinga Skillet Enchiladas w/Pineapple Salsa

One-Pot Parmesan Chicken Pasta with Artichokes and Spinach

Chicken Tinga Skillet Enchiladas w/Pineapple Salsa

Grandude loves chicken tinga and loves enchiladas, so why not combine them? This is so easy and delicious, especially topped with pineapple salsa! This dish comes together so quickly and is perfect for a weeknight meal or your next fiesta bar.

Pecan Cups

Wella's 5 Cheese Bacon Mac and Cheese

Chicken Tinga Skillet Enchiladas w/Pineapple Salsa

These pecan cups are a bite of caramel and nut in a flavorful cookie cup. They come together so fast and are so tasty. Add them to your next cookie platter and everyone will be asking you for your recipe.

Wella's 5 Cheese Bacon Mac and Cheese

Wella's 5 Cheese Bacon Mac and Cheese

Wella's 5 Cheese Bacon Mac and Cheese

"That's too much cheese", said no one ever!! So, I decided to test that point with this recipe, my 5-cheese bacon mac n cheese! Nope, not too much cheese! Bonus, there's bacon too! My family, especially my littles, love this mac n cheese! Definitely make this for your next family or holiday dinner, you won't be disappointed!

Blackened Chicken Cheeseburgers

Wella's 5 Cheese Bacon Mac and Cheese

Wella's 5 Cheese Bacon Mac and Cheese

This blackened chicken cheeseburger does not have you asking, “where’s the beef!?” The butter and blackening seasoning packs a delicious punch! Keep it simple or pile on all your favorite toppings and when done, it will have you asking, “may I have another one please?” 

Mexican Chicken Bowl

Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

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!

Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

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.).

Ooo LaLa Chicken

Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

Fried Pork Chops w/Country Gravy

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 w/Country Gravy

Fried Pork Chops w/Country Gravy

Fried Pork Chops w/Country Gravy

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. 

Southern Deviled Eggs

Fried Pork Chops w/Country Gravy

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

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! 

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

Fried Pork Chops w/Country Gravy

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

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. 

Wella's Favorite Toffee Recipe

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

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 

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

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 

Sunday Pot Roast

Fire Roasted Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Croutons

Mexican Beef Tortilla Soup

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 

Mexican Beef Tortilla Soup

Spaghetti and Shrimp w/Spicy Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce

Mexican Beef Tortilla Soup

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

Lemon Coconut Macaroons

Spaghetti and Shrimp w/Spicy Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce

Spaghetti and Shrimp w/Spicy Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce

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

Spaghetti and Shrimp w/Spicy Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce

Spaghetti and Shrimp w/Spicy Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce

Spaghetti and Shrimp w/Spicy Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce

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

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