Creamy Potato Soup. This simple potato soup is ultra creamy and comforting! With only a few ingredients this soup comes together quickly on the stovetop. Load it up with all your favorite toppings for the ultimate in comfort food! How do I make Creamy Potato Soup? This easy to make potato soup is the creamiest…
Appetizers, Soups & Salads
Garlic Herb Beer Bread
Garlic Herb Beer Bread. An update to a classic recipe, this beer bread is loaded up with herbs and fresh garlic for a more flavorful loaf. This is the only beer bread recipe you need! This is a quick and easy side dish perfect for serving alongside soups and chilis! How to make Beer Bread:…
School Lunch Ideas
Sandwich Kabobs are a fun School Lunch Idea for little ones who want something more exciting than sandwiches in their lunchbox every day. All the best parts of a turkey sandwich, served on a stick! Turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato and some whole wheat bread. Add a little cup with a dipping sauce and it’s the…
Spicy Bean Dip
Spicy Bean Dip. This slightly spicy bean dip is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for dipping! It only takes 5 minutes to put this together then toss it in the oven to let it heat and get metly. Great for adding to any of your favorite Mexican dishes or as a crowd pleasing snack! How To…
Cheesy Corn Fritters
Cheesy Corn Fritters. These easy to make fritters are loaded up with fresh corn, flavor, and most importantly cheese! Fried in a small amount of olive oil, these fritters are the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of summer! What are Corn Fritters? Fritters are small fried cakes, corn fritters are of course, made of…
Texas Chili Recipe (Only 20 Minutes!)
Texas Chili Recipe! This Texas style chili is bursting with meat and spice, and only takes 20 minutes to come together. Perfect for game days or an easy weeknight family dinner! What is Texas Chili? Texas Chili, or what Texans refer to as Texas Red, is a chili made of meat, no beans allowed, and…
Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple Salsa. This blender salsa is loaded up with fresh pineapple, tomatillos, jalapeno, and cilantro. It’s bursting with a fresh, sweet and spicy flavor that is perfect when paired with chicken or fish. How to make Pineapple Salsa: This is a blender salsa, meaning that we will make it in either a blender or a…
Salsa Verde Recipe
Homemade Salsa Verde! This easy to make salsa is loaded with fresh ingredients making this a perfectly healthy dip or sauce to use for dipping chips into, making enchiladas, or pouring over some tacos. Don’t buy the jar versions anymore! This recipe is quick to make at home. What ingredients are used in Salsa Verde?…
Roasted Corn Salad
Roasted Corn Salad. This easy to make salad is bursting with fresh, bright flavors. This chilled salad is perfect for serving as a side dish during the summer with any BBQ or potluck. The best side dishes for the summer are those that are served cold. This chilled salad is perfect for serving alongside any…
Avocado Ranch Dressing
Homemade Avocado Ranch Dressing bursting with fresh herbs, avocado, and a hint of lime juice. Perfect for using as a salad dressing or as a dip! How do I make homemade avocado ranch dressing? Making homemade avocado ranch dressing is simple. The base of the dressing is a basic ranch, with a few additions of…
Classic Wedge Salad
This classic and simple wedge salad is crisp and refreshing. A cold wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with a homemade creamy blue cheese dressing, bacon crumbles, diced tomato and chives. Perfect as a side dish for any meal or as a lunch! What is a wedge salad? Just as the name implies, this salad is…
The BEST Easy Guacamole
Homemade Guacamole! Simple, easy, flavorful. The avocado shines in this easy to make guacamole. Perfect for dipping or to put on tacos or your favorite Mexican dish! How to Make Homemade Guacamole Making homemade guacamole is easy and simple. No fancy equipment is needed for this recipe. A fork will easily mash the avocados. You…
Blue Cheese Dressing
Blue Cheese Dressing! This creamy, tangy blue cheese dressing is perfect for salads or dipping your favorite veggies into as a snack! Make it as smooth or chunky as you like. How Do You Make Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing? Homemade blue cheese dressing is made with a base of mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, a splash…
Blue Cheese Coleslaw {with bacon}
This creamy and cheesy coleslaw loaded with bacon is the perfect side dish for any meal! How Do I Make Blue Cheese Coleslaw? This blue cheese coleslaw is made like a regular coleslaw. Chopped cabbage and carrots, mixed with a sweet, tangy dressing loaded with blue cheese crumbles. My favorite part? The bacon pieces…
Tex Mex Enchilada Meatballs
Juicy and flavorful Tex Mex enchilada meatballs are made with a combination of ground beef and chorizo, simmered in a Texas style homemade enchilada sauce. These enchilada meatballs are perfect as an appetizer, or as the main dish! These Tex Mex Enchilada Meatballs are basically the ultimate meatball. Even more than my Bacon Bourbon Meatballs….
Sheet Pan Nachos
Sheet Pan Nachos. Tortilla chips loaded up with juicy taco meat, refried beans, melty cheese and all your favorite toppings! This easy family dinner comes together in 30 minutes and is large enough to feed a crowd! Easy to customize to make your own. Nachos are probably my second favorite thing to make and have…
Taco Cups
Taco Cups are an easy snack to make, all your favorite taco fillings loaded inside crunchy wonton cups. Juicy beef, melty cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and cool sour cream. Perfect for parties or a fun dinner for the kids! How Do You Make taco cups? These crunchy taco cup snacks are simple to put together. Start…
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Roasted Red Pepper Soup! This bold and flavorful soup is made from roasted red peppers. My kids say it tastes like pizza! The perfect warm and comforting dish! How Do I Make Roasted Red Pepper Soup? This soup is quick and easy to put together with the main ingredient being red peppers. Cut the bell…
Avocado Chicken Salad
Avocado Chicken Salad. This chicken salad is made without any mayo, just avocado! Perfect for an easy lunch or light dinner! Keep it low carb and fresh by using lettuce wraps. Juicy, tender chunks of chicken mixed with red onion, cilantro, and covered in avocado. Making for an easy to put together avocado chicken salad…
Easy Homemade Salsa (Restaurant Style!)
Easy Homemade Salsa. This homemade salsa comes together in minutes and tastes just like it came from your favorite Mexican food restaurant! But better! Better than a store, better than a restaurant. Chips and salsa are a way of life. A staple food in our home and in the state of Texas. This homemade salsa…
Easy Chili Recipe
Easy Chili Recipe. Quick and filling! This easy chili recipe can be made in the slow cooker or as a one pot 30 minute meal. Loaded with beef, beans, chiles and more this hearty chili is perfect for loading up with all your favorite toppings. How do you make Homemade Chili? This particular recipe can be…
Texas Caviar
Texas Caviar. This fresh and hearty, easy to put together, appetizer or snack is made with black eyed peas and marinated in a zesty herb dressing. Perfect for loading up onto tortilla chips or crackers. This dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks AND game day. Pair it with your favorite tortilla chips, or if you…
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup! This super flavorful soup is made with enchilada sauce, chunks of chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, and of course tons of cheese! The perfect warm comforting meal that will warm from the inside. This easy to put together slow cooker meal is loaded with bold flavor, hearty chunks of meat, and…
Hummus Flatbread Pizza
Hummus Flatbread Pizza. A quick, easy, and lighter dish perfect as a lunch, appetizer, or snack. Naan bread topped with hummus, spinach, tomatoes, artichokes, roasted chick peas and sprinkled with crumbled up feta. I am an official ambassador for Tom Thumb who provided me with compensation for my time. As always, all opinions expressed in…