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hamburger helper all grown-up
Did you have hamburger helper as a kid growing up? If you did I have to tell you I am a little jealous. I always wanted my mom to make us hamburger helper, but she just never did. Ever since I have been a little obsessed with it and now I have made a homemade version that is even better than the box…just trust me, it really is. I still remember my first time The very first time I EVER had hamburger helper was my freshman year in college. I walked into a friends house and they were making dinner. It smelled amazing and I couldn’t wait to see what…
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Soup for the gang
I don’t know about y’all but we are all about watching all the college football games that are happening this week. For us football and food go hand in hand, and I love dishes that can sit on the stove and people can get when they want it…and this taco soup is that kinda meal for sure! Taco Soup? Yes, Please Ok, I know you may be looking at this post a little side ways and asking taco soup? And I understand, I was not sold on it either, until I made it. This soup brings together everything I love about traditional tacos into a soup, perfect for this winter.…
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No taco packets needed for this!!
OK so I am the first to admit that I am a fan of the packaged spice mixes. I mean lets be honest they are so easy and can make an ordinary dish a super star in no time. Well as much as I am a fan I decided to break out on my own and make my own taco seasoning. Why, you ask? So I was in a hurry one time and grabbed the super spicy taco mix at the store. Unfortunately I didn’t look at the package when I got home and added it to my ground beef. Well as you can imagine when The Hubby took his first bite…
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Homemade is so much better
I could eat some type of Mexican food EVERY meal. Given how much I love Mexican food I have been working on a staple in my kitchen…enchilada sauce. Finally I have created one that I LOVE and that is perfect for all my casseroles, soups and of course, enchiladas. Homemade is worth it First off…look at the color. Isn’t it beautiful? I love the deep reddish, orange color with the bits of spices and herbs running through it. It adds a beautiful color to your dishes for sure. Secondly the taste. This sauce has a little heat from the chili powder, but not too much. It also has a…
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it’s time for soup (i.e. chowder)
Thanksgiving is over. I don’t know about you but I still can’t believe that is almost December and Christmas is coming. As much as I loved Thanksgiving, I am over turkey and ready to move onto something delicious, comforting and perfect for cooler weather…IT IS SOUP TIME!! Bring on some soup (i.e. chowder) What is your favorite fall/winter soup? Do you love creamy soups? Brothy soups? Soups loaded with noodles or rice? Maybe veggie soups? Or stews? Well today it is all about chowder…corn chowder. Ok, Ok I know some you may say chowder is not soup, but trust me this is a must make soup/chowder this winter. It is…
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bring on the cool weather and the slow cooker
So in 80% of the country it is Fall. There are cooler temps, leaves changing colors and the smell of burning fireplaces in the air (oh how I love that smell). Where in live in SE Texas we are still in the 80’s (that feel like the 90’s some days) and haven’t put away our flips flops just yet…but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some cool weather yummies from the slow cooker. One of the first requests each Fall… The Hubby always has his requests when it comes to food, he even looks on Pinterest to get inspiration from time to time, but each Fall he always requests Beef…
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Roasted Balsamic Veggie Goodness
Over the last few years I have learned to LOVE veggies. I love them raw, grilled & steamed but my favorite is roasted. And these roasted veggies are my ALL TIME FAVORITE!! Good for you… Now we all know that veggies are a good choice but when you make them extra yummy they become a GREAT choice. The key to make them even better than normal is all in the seasoning. Just a little goes a long way. So with a little extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili powder you can take ordinary and make it extra-ordinary. Since the veggies are loaded with goodness for you splurge…
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An Update for Taco Tuesday
Does your family have Taco Tuesday every week? I love the idea and just may have to make it a weekly deal in our home…especially is this taco skillet was on the menu. No Mess… I don’t know about you but one of my least favorite things about hard (& some soft) tacos is how messy they can be. Don’t get me wrong I am a fan of messy food (sometimes the messier the better) but not when all the yummy is in the mess and not in my mouth. You know what I’m talking about…when you take the first bite of the taco and all the best parts (the…
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Chili Rubbed and oh Sooooo Good
School is back in session for most everyone and that means busy weeks, busy weekends and practically no time to cook. It is crazy I don’t even have any little people and my days and nights are busier than ever. How does that happen? Maybe I am just amping up for the Holiday season. Well whatever the reason….I am here to help you. This fish is a perfect recipe for the busiest of nights. First lets rub it down… Now I love salmon on it’s own but when you rub it with a little goodness then it becomes even better. For this salmon I wanted to give it a little…
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bring on the orzo…
So what are your thoughts on orzo? Do you love it as much as I do? Probably not as I am a HUGE orzo fan (along with couscous)…ok anything in the pasta family but especially orzo. It’s start in the browning… Now the orzo makes this dish special but what really takes it over the top is the chicken and creamy sauce. To start building the flavor and to make the chicken stand out it all starts with browning it. When you season it (really well) and then put it in a HOT skillet magic happens. A deep brown crust starts to form and creates a delicious seal that keeps are…
