BBQ Cups

These were really good paired with a salad for a quick and easy dinner.   The kids gobbled them up and asked to have them again really soon.  We halved the recipe the first time we made it and only made 8 BBQ cups.  It was such a hit that we’ll need to do the full…

Deconstructed Tamale Pie

So… what does this mean?  It means that we have a little one that doesn’t like it when Mom cooks at the end of the day.  That means that throwing together a tamale pie is a hard sell.  If you do have the time – I highly recommend the recipe in this link Tamale Pie.  …

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

This recipe is a spin off Bang Bang shrimp and uses a mayo base.  It’s super easy and a fun way to mix up “fried” shrimp.  Just whisk the sauce below together and toss gently with your breaded shrimp that are hot from the oven or air fryer. Let’s Get Crafty! Here are the three…

Ham Sammies a la Mark

Mark made some ham sammies using the recipe from my blog back in 2018.  Click Here He suggested my blog viewers would probably be interested in seeing what double meat and double cheese looks like.  Here you go. They were really good.  I appreciate so much that my husband likes to cook and is always…

Blackened Shrimp Sliders

Hi!  I’m not sure where the time goes and can’t believe it has been almost two months since I’ve posted.  This recipe was awesome and I see us making it over and over again.   Let’s Get Crafty! Blackening Seasoning for 2 pounds shrimp: (We had about 1/4 of the amount left at the end) 1…

Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer

This might be my favorite thing to make in the air fryer.  The everything bagel mixture is A-maz-ING!  If you love dipping sauces as much as me – throw together the super quick siracha sauce! It will take the deliciousness to the next level. Here’s the thing… I’ve tried to take pictures but we always…

Baked Chicken Chile Rellenos

So… this was supposed to stuffed poblano peppers but I broke 2 out of the 4 peppers when I was peeling them in too big of a hurry.  What happened instead was a very yummy surprise.   Let’s Get Crafty! Preheat oven to 500 Rub olive oil on poblano peppers and broil on a baking sheet…

Sausage and Peppers with Orzo

I haven’t cooked a lot with orzo and this recipe makes me want to use it more in our kitchen.  This dish brings out a creaminess that I didn’t expect.  Don’t be alarmed by how big the salad looks next to the main dish.  I totally had to go back for seconds on this one….

Chile Relleno Casserole

Fall time is in the air and chiles are reaching their prime.  This recipe is packed with green chile flavor.  The big discussion in our house each year about this time is whether or not the chiles will be hot.  I really like hot food but a chile full of flavor means more to me…

Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer – Bone In

These are perfect for a hot day where standing in front of the grill is the last thing you want to do at the end of a day.  This was a game time decision for us.  We had planned on grilling and decided to give the air fryer a go instead. These chicken thighs stayed…