Mini-Vegetable Quiche
Before we begin I have some exciting news! My Beef Empinadas recipe was selected as a finalist in the Ro*Tel Across America contest! Voting is open and you can vote for your favorite recipe here! I am a big fan of quiche. If made properly it is the perfect balance of crust and eggy, cheesy filling. Growing up my mom would always make quiche for Christmas morning brunch, and as an adult I have made quiche for brunch many times. By...
Brown Butter Sour Cream Cookies
So, I am not very good when it comes to grocery lists. I often forget that I already have something and end up buying it a second time. This happened a few days ago. While at the store, buying the ingredients I needed for some lovely Chicken Enchiladas with Chipotle Sour Cream Sauce (recipe coming up on Wednesday next week), I forgot I already had a pint of sour cream at home and bought a second. When I got home and saw that I...
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Do you want to know the secret to super juicy burgers? Would you believe that these juicy burgers have only two ingredients?? I am going to share the secret to the most juicy burgers you have ever eaten. It is so simple. It also goes against everything I have ever read about making juicy hamburgers. I was a sceptic, I admit, until I tired it. Now, I am sold and if you try it I think you will be, too! The secret is salt. ...
Creamy Chicken and Orzo Salad
I know a lot of people are looking for clever ways to stretch a dollar while eating well. It is a topic near to my heart. Just because I am saving money, however, does not mean I want to stop entertaining or enjoying foods I love. It just means I have to find clever ways to make the most of what I have. Using pasta to stretch meals an excellent way to feed a crowd with out breaking the bank. My Creamy Chicken Salad with Orzo...
Beef Empanadas
When I entertain I like to have a wide variety of foods available to snack on. It keeps things from getting boring and it keeps the palate active. So, when I plan a party of a gathering where little bites will be served I always make something with a Tex-Mex flair. These empanadas are the perfect party food because they are easy to eat, they are filling, they look pretty on a platter, and they taste fantastic! The filling is not too...
