Make-ahead gazpacho with a Mexican twist: chilled tomato soup brightened with green taco sauce, cucumber, bell pepper, and scallions. A quick simmer melds the flavors before chilling for a sharper, deeper bowl.
This bread can either accompany or replace the Southwestem breakfast staple of refried beans topped with cheese or wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Big Mac copycat double decker hamburger with two thin smashed patties, special sauce, shredded lettuce, and American cheese. Includes the homemade hamburger sauce that nails the fast-food flavor at home.
These aren't your ordinary cocktail nuts, oh no! They're the life of the party, the thrill-seekers of the snack world. One bite of these bad boys, and you'll be whisked away on a wild rollercoaster of flavors.
Red pepper hummus blends chickpeas with sweet sauteed red peppers, tahini, lemon, and cumin into a smooth, smoky dip, served with crisp homemade garlic-salt pita chips. A fast, vegan appetizer.
Easy guacamole with ripe avocados, green chilies, tomato, onion and a splash of Worcestershire. Smooth, tangy, ready in 15 minutes for tortilla chips and tacos.
Thick-cut pork blade steaks pounded tender and grilled with a sticky honey-barbecue glaze spiked with Worcestershire, garlic salt, and mustard. A St. Louis-style grilling staple ready in 40 minutes.
Double-decker cheese melt with a creamy cheddar-butter-egg spread blended in a food processor, layered on two slices of bread, and baked until golden and bubbly. Ready in 20 minutes.
Hearty and zesty, this is my favorite pasta to make. It's a little bit of work, but comes out as stunning visually as it tastes. Definitely worth the effort. Enjoy!!!
Baked parmesan-crusted chicken: bite-size pieces dipped in garlic butter, rolled in a Parmesan-breadcrumb coating, and baked hot until golden and crunchy. The family trick is cutting the chicken small.
Santa Fe burgers with cheese, salsa, crushed tortilla chips, and cumin mixed right into the patty, then topped with more salsa and cheese. Southwestern grilled burgers with serious flavor built in.
Smoky barbecue meatballs simmered in a sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, and liquid smoke. A crowd-pleasing party meatball that holds well in the slow cooker.
An Italian twist on classic, vegetarian poutine that uses parmesan cheese, chives, garlic and Marinara sauce. What is poutine? Crispy fries with cheese curds and gravy.
If you're tired of meat, then try these scrumptious turkey meatballs that are bound to be gobbled up in seconds!
Cornmeal-crusted chicken breasts topped with creamy avocado slices, melted cheese, and cool sour cream. This baked chicken avocado melt uses cumin and garlic salt for a Southwestern kick and takes just 45 minutes from start to table.
Burgundy burgers stretch ground beef with red wine, onion, and Worcestershire for juicy, deeply flavored patties grilled or broiled to order. A 20-minute upgrade on the basic backyard burger.
Grilled salmon with a tangy red wine vinegar and Italian-herb marinade. A simple, foolproof grilling recipe with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs that lets the salmon flavor shine.
A mild sauce over broiled orange Roughy fish with baked garlic asparagus
These are very healthy vegetables, whenever it is a nice recipe, worth to keep.
Batter-dipped fondue meatballs flash-fried tableside in a fondue pot, served with mustard and horseradish dipping sauces. A retro fondue party throwback that still earns its keep.
Tomatoey tabouli: a hearty Middle Eastern grain salad with bulgur and pearl barley soaked in tomato juice, finished with lemon, olive oil, parsley, and scallions.
Cheese garlic-herb biscuits with sharp cheddar baked into the dough and brushed with garlic-parsley butter while still hot. The seven-ingredient Red Lobster-style copycat in 20 minutes.
Make-ahead mashed potato casserole with cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and paprika. Baked until golden on top with a creamy, fluffy center.
A quick and easy one-skillet Text style beef dinner is served on top of buns to make delicious Texas Sloppy Joes.
Very excellent idea for cooking zucchini. Big surprise.
They were super easy to make, tasted buttery, cheesy, fluffy and flaky, with the aroma from basil. They can be served pretty much with all the main courses, or just eating them directly is yummy enough!
These tacos were delicious! Made them for a recent family dinner, and everyone at the table just kept asking for more. Thank goodness that I had enough to cover everyone's appetite :)
Avocado tacos pile creamy mashed avocado seasoned with onion and garlic onto warm corn tortillas, finished with fresh cilantro and a hit of jalapeno hot sauce. A fast, fiber-rich vegan taco in about 20 minutes.
A copycat Kenny Rogers barbecue sauce, sweet and fruity with an applesauce base, brown sugar, lemon, and a hint of cinnamon. A glossy basting sauce that caramelizes beautifully on ribs and chicken.
Super quick and easy to make, instead of canned tomatoes, I used cherry tomatoes and made our own dressing and kept in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to let marinate; the flavor came out delicious, because of cherry tomatoes, it was more like a salad, definitely is a keeper.
A delicious variation of coleslaw made with sweet bell peppers and tabasco sauce.
Mayan chili simmers ground beef with green chilies, kidney beans, sweet corn, and a splash of tequila for a smoky, slightly boozy spin on classic chili night.
This Quick Upside-Down Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, transforming it into a hearty casserole that's easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Layers of seasoned ground beef, onions, mozzarella cheese, and tangy spaghetti sauce are topped with a fluffy biscuit mix batter, creating a dish that's both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that serves 6–8.
Definitely a five star recipe. I used salami instead of ham, because that was all I had at the moment, and it came out delicious. If you are a big fan of Chinese food and would't mind cooking in your own kitchen, you should give it a go. By the way, chow fan (fun) is how Chinese say fried rice. Happy Cooking :)
The combination of sauteed sweet bell peppers, onions, roasted beef and gooey-melted cheese was super tasty, then wrapped with a whole-grain flour tortilla. A quick and well balanced meal on both flavor and nutrients is ideal for a busy week day.
Tender diced beets warmed in tangy sour cream with a splash of apple cider vinegar, garlic salt, and a pinch of sugar. A classic Eastern European-style side dish ready in 15 minutes.
New Orleans red beans and rice made easy in the slow cooker. Dried red beans cooked low with a smoky ham hock, garlic, and bay, thickened creamy, then piled over rice with browned smoked sausage.
The crock pot was scrapped clean. Best rating I could have gotten. Everyone raved at how good it was.
Give your spaghetti a new look by making this delicious spaghetti pie. Cheesy, juicy and warm...
Bisquick cheese biscuits made with cheddar and brushed straight out of the oven with garlic-herb butter. A Red Lobster copycat-style drop biscuit ready in 20 minutes flat.
Large, gooey and cheesy pot of chicken, rice and broccoli. Classic American comfort food that my family loves.
a moderatly spicy adaptation of "The Joy Of Cooking" blender mayonnaise recipe
A copycat of the zesty dipping sauce that Outback restaurants serve with their blooming onion dish. Great as a dipping sauce for chicken fingers, fries, onion rings, tater tots, etc.
A quick and easy one-skillet Text style beef dinner with ideas for variations. Easy to vary according to your family's tastes.
This well endowed cheesy macaroni salad recipe is packed with flavor and sized to feed a crowd.
Five-ingredient artichoke bake with Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic salt, and hot sauce. Bubbly, cheesy, and on the table in under an hour.
Fowl gumbo with boiled chicken, okra, tomatoes, bell pepper, and celery in a rich brown gravy, finished with file powder. Serve over rice or cornbread for a true Southern bowl.
Slow cooker chicken breasts with Italian dressing and onion soup mix. Just 5 ingredients, no prep beyond dumping, and the crockpot does the rest over 8 to 10 hours.