All the flavors of jalapeno poppers wrapped up into a tasty meatball with a surprise cheese-filled center. One Sunday afternoon I set out to make meatballs, which is a family favorite, only to be hit by brilliant inspiration. See, I didn’t have any sauce. What they heck? I make my own sauce from scratch so…
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Chipotle Sweet Potato Burritos
These healthy vegetarian sweet potato burritos are sweet, salt, and a little smokey. Sweet potato burritos are addictively amazing. I’ve been eating them for years and they are totally delicious. In this recipe I utilize the smokiness of the chipotle which complements the sweetness of the sweet potatoes and the saltiness of the black beans….
Lamb Meatball Gyros
Juicy ground lamb meatballs are drizzled with lemon-garlic sauce and wrapped up with veggies in a pita for a gyro that packs a flavorful punch! Lately I’ve been heading to the grocery store with no list. This is a big deal for me. I am a total planner. My grocery lists are usually detailed and…
April Fool’s Day Dinner Recipes
A fun and tasty April Fool’s Day Dinner Idea where nothing is quite as it seems. Meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato frosting, apple fries, and Cocoa Krispies mock meatloaf. Have fun and fool the whole family with this dinner. I have fond memories of my own mother making fun meals like this for us. I’ve…
Baked Ziti with Mushrooms and Meatballs
A delicious baked pasta dish with homemade mini meatballs and sauteed mushrooms, topped off with a mozzarella-cream cheese, for the ultimate baked ziti. Get ready for a pasta dish the whole family will love! This is sure to become a staple on your kitchen table. Of course, I’m making everything from scratch, including the mini-meatballs….
Homemade Chalupas
Shredded beef is sandwiched between two crispy fried corn tortillas with plenty of refried beans and cheese. It’s topped off with a fresh avocado salsa. This recipe goes way back for me. All the way to elementary school. In 4th and 5th grade I went to an elementary school in Southern Nevada. The most popular…
S’mores Funnel Cake
Graham Cracker flavored funnel cake with homemade marshmallow sauce and homemade chocolate sauce. This mouthwatering concoction consists of a fluffy funnel cake, marshmallow drizzle, chocolate sauce and Graham Crackers, topped with more marshmallows and more chocolate shavings. It’s the kind of treat dreams are made of really. You don’t have to go to the county…
Slow Cooker Jalapeno Beef
Disclosure: I received free beef from Jones Creek Beef for this post. Tender and flavorful shredded beef with peppers and onions, all cooked low and slow in the crockpot. We’re all about jalapenos in our house! It took quite a few attempts to perfect this recipe, but let me tell you, the way it…
Oreo Fudge Brownies with Cookie Dough Frosting
Decadent fudge brownies filled with chunks of Oreo cookies, topped off with raw cookie dough. I call them my Triple Threat Brownies. Oreo Fudge Brownies with Cookie Dough Frosting. What’s not to love? When it comes to dessert making sometimes I just sit and think about how I can fit the most calories possible into…
Oven Roasted Peruvian Chicken
Peruvian-spiced chicken, roasted whole in the oven, and served with the most incredible green dipping sauce. Peruvian cuisine is pretty trendy right now. I have a number of friends who have spent time or lived there. I’m also lucky enough to live in an area that has several Peruvian restaurants. The first time I had…
