Cajun Mussels in a Rich Tomato Sauce

Mussels are something that I didn’t try until I was an adult.  I’m all about the sauce and the crusty bread that goes along with them.  These mussels are simple and delicious.  I wish we had some parsley on hand to sprinkle over the top.  That would have added the perfect layer of freshness to…

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…

Jalepeno Popper Stuffed Biscuits

This is one of those recipes that surprised me that I didn’t already have it on my blog.  Mark and I made these many times when we were newly married.  We love jalapeno poppers and trying out different recipes that incorporate their flavors. Yes, these are as tasty as they look.  The only problem will…

Chicken Flautas / Taquitos in the Air Fryer

We’re loving our new air fryer. Especially on those hot days when the last thing you want to do it start the oven. Making dinner is a snap when you have some leftover meat on hand that you’re looking to use in a different way.  This is a perfect recipe to have in your back…

Roast Beef Sandwiches

This is one of the first things I remember making for Mark when we were dating. It’s crazy that we’ve been together for 10 years now!  Time surely does fly when you’re having fun. This recipe came from a page I pulled out of one of the many cooking magazines I had on hand. This…

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

This recipe is a spin off a chicken enchilada recipe my Mom made when we were growing up.  It was such a creamy, comforting meal at the end of a school day.  This is one of those meals that evokes warm, happy feelings about home and growing up.  The kind of feelings that I hope…

Potluck Potatoes

These are known by so many names like Funeral Potatoes and Potato Casserole.  I made them for the first time using a recipe from a cookbook that I bought from a school fundraiser years ago.  I really liked knowing the recipes were local and loved that it came in a 3 ring-binder.  That was especially…

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Football season is here and one of the things I love about it are the snacks and dips.  Man oh man!  I sure love the dips.  There are so many buffalo chicken dip recipes out there and this one isn’t very different from many of those.  I’ve adapted ours for our tastes over time.  I…

Philly Stuffed Peppers

We haven’t made stuffed peppers for a while and I decided it would be a great way to use up some peppers hanging out in the fridge. This dish has the flavors of a philly cheese-steak sandwich without the extra carbs of the roll.  We had most of the ingredients already on hand and just…

Grilled Pizza

I’ve been wanting to make pizza on the grill for a long time and now that we have a new grill – it seemed like the perfect time.  My husband was on board until I started talking about it being a Thai pizza with cabbage on top with peanut sauce.  Mark and the kids opted…