If you love Mexican food like I do, then I’m betting a great salsa is high on your list. Do you judge every Mexican restaurant by how great their salsa is? Yeah? We understand each other! For about six years I tried various salsa recipes and they were never quite right until I happened on… [continue reading]
Nicaraguan Gallo Pinto (Black Beans and Rice)
Some of our best friends in Mexico were originally from Nicaragua and Costa Rica. I understand that Gallo Pinto is a staple in both countries. We learned to eat Gallo Pinto from them. Benito makes the BEST Gallo Pinto. His daughters say his is the best because he makes it with the most oil. Gallo… [continue reading]
Cucumber Salad
Cucumber Salad is what I’ve always called Vinegar Cucumbers or Cucumbers in Vinegar as others call this incredibly tasty, low calorie side dish. I remember making this dish when I was little and snacking on it all day. It’s just good old fashioned food like it should be! What you need: 4 cucumbers 1/4-1/2 medium… [continue reading]
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Love tacos? You have to try this easy, make ahead, slow cooker chicken taco meat. The truth is I love chicken fajita tacos but besides that I have always avoided chicken in tacos…until now. I was having family over for Grace’s 11th birthday party. She requested my Tyson Chicken Fry Black Bean and Mango Salsa… [continue reading]
Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
All ideas, recipes, & opinions are entirely my own however, this is a sponsored post on behalf of Michael Angelo’s™. How I love great food in a hurry! Who’s with me? Just when my life couldn’t get crazier it went and did just that. We are in the middle of a move! See I told… [continue reading]
Easy, Homemade Foldover Pizzas
When I was first married I began making foldover pizzas. It was love at first bite. This sausage, cheese, and veggie filled pizza is so flavorful that it instantly became my favorite. Surprisingly, there is no sauce inside the pizzas, but the cooked grape tomatoes are all you need. Feel free to serve these with… [continue reading]
V8 Soup
How I love soup in the fall. With the beginning of school I just start craving soup. So what that it’s not literally fall yet! At this time in my life you know I am always looking for delicious but quick and easy ways to prepare food at home. This V8 Soup I came up… [continue reading]
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake for kids!
I have been compensated by PediaSure for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. Oh you guys! This Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake made with PediaSure SideKicks is so good you won’t want to give it all to the kids! Yum, yum, yum! We just got home from… [continue reading]
Triple Berry Salad with Greek Yogurt
Thanks so much to Fiber One for sponsoring this post through Acorn Influence. Whether it’s a #Snaccident or light meal, your favorite #FiberOneFlavor paired with this Quick and Easy Triple Berry Salad with Greek Yogurt is sure to please. A delicious snack or light meal doesn’t have to take all day to prepare! Somehow, not… [continue reading]
Smothered Bacon Ranch Chicken Penne Pasta
Smothered Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Chicken. Need I say more? Really just print the recipe and thank me later! 😉 Have a busy day ahead? Put the chicken and sauce in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner in the evening only takes about 30 minutes! It will taste like you’ve been cooking all… [continue reading]