Smoked Chicken Part Two: Easy Smoked Chicken Enchiladas Verde

April 22, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

I love anything wrapped in a tortilla don’t you? Honestly I’ve stopped buying sliced bread because in this house it never gets used. Everything goes in a tortilla. Corn or Flour doesn’t matter I love them both especially when they are slathered in honey and butter! Which one do you prefer? We all have leftover […]

Smoked Chicken Tacos With Roasted Poblano Salsa Verde…..

April 15, 2015.Reading time 10 minutes.

Years ago I had a cute little electric smoker…. He was red and reminded me of a little Star Wars droid. I even named him R2. This little smoker was super easy to use and always produced tender juicy smoked meats. Sadly about 2 years ago the electric element went out and that was the […]

Learning to Cook and Chicken Parmesan Spiedini…..

April 6, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

When I first got married at the ripe old age of 20 I didn’t know much about cooking. Sure I had basic cooking knowledge and could follow a recipe but that was about the extent of it. What I’ve always possessed is a fearless desire to learn and the willingness to always try something new. […]

Tamale Cravings and a Quick Dinner Solution: Tamale Pie

March 27, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Every summer I set aside a couple of days to make Tamales for tailgating during the upcoming Dallas Cowboys Football Season. I get comfy in the kitchen, I start a Doctor Who Marathon on Netflix and I make Tamales. “Green” Pulled Pork Tamales Now anyone who has ever made Tamales will tell you that it’s […]

Cajun Gumbo Pot Pie With A Cornmeal Pastry Crust

March 13, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

You know those times when you just can’t decide what to make for dinner? It’s cold outside and a big pot of Cajun Gumbo sure sounds good. Then again nothing beats a good ol’ Pot Pie. Well why not combine these two classic dishes into one extraordinary meal like Cajun Gumbo Pot Pie…. This Cajun […]

Hawaiian Huli-Huli Marinated Salmon & Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad

March 10, 2015.Reading time 8 minutes.

Some of my cousins are currently enjoying a family trip to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. I love Hawaii and I hope they are having a wonderful time and making memories they will never forget. Their trip has had me thinking though…. Is it possible for someone to travel to Hawaii and not fall instantly in […]

Snowed In and Keeping It Simple: Creamy White Beans and Ham

March 5, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

I know that sometimes my recipes can be long, complicated and call for a wide array of ingredients. But believe it or not sometimes I do like to keep it simple and nothing is simpler than Creamy White Beans and Ham. Especially when there is 7 inches of snow on the ground. Creamy White Beans […]

Smokin’ Chipotle Lime Chicken Wings

February 25, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Sometime I just crave hot wings. Wings of all flavors…. Spicy Garlic, Asian Zing, or just the traditional Buffalo Sauce. However these Smokin’ Chipotle Lime Chicken Wings may have just become my favorite. These wings are smokey, spicy, and tangy with just a hit of sticky sweetness. Everything a girl could want…. In a Chicken […]

A Little Taste Of Texas Sunshine

February 12, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

It’s that time of year in Texas when the skies are gray (but never really for more than 2 days in a row), it’s constantly windy, and my allergies are at their worst. While Mother Nature might make me miserable this time of year she also provides a little relief during the gloomiest, coldest, and […]

Two Classic American Casseroles Transformed Into One……

February 10, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Growing up my two favorite dishes were my Mom’s Chicken & Rice Casserole and King Ranch Chicken Enchiladas. Both of these dishes are fairly simple to assemble using ingredients most everyone keeps on hand. Although I will admit to making these dishes slightly more complicated over the past year by making my own Cream of […]