Nacho Casserole…as in, “Nacho ordinary casserole…!” Hahaha! This was born on a night that I was craving mexican, cheesy deliciousness. I brainstormed all my favorite nacho toppings and layered them in a casserole dish, chips and cheese finishing each layer. A finale of lettuce, avocados, olives, green onions and tomatoes completely puts it over the…
Archives for March 2015
Pea and Parsley Pesto Linguine
This dinner was so fresh and light tasting! I froze the extra pesto in ice cube trays so next time I need a meal I can pop a couple pesto cubes into some pasta! This pea and parsley pesto is amazing and it tasted just right with the wide linguine noodles. I found this delicious…
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Lasagna is one of the most popular comfort foods, with as many variations of ingredients as there are ways to prepare it. For a busy stay at home mom it can be too much to make a traditional pan lasagna during the week. This recipe is my attempt to bring the yummy, satisfying flavors of…
Sweet Potato Burritos
The name Sweet Potato Burritos may sound a little unusual, but they are SO good! My son ate two whole burritos this time! We tend to get plenty of black and pinto beans, so this recipe helps mix it up by adding kidney beans to our diet. And sweet potatoes are so healthy as…
Quiche Cupcakes
I love quiche for dinner! Eggs are a healthy protein and a variety of veggies can be used for the filling. The only challenge with a regular quiche is the cooking time. That’s what makes these mini quiches so perfect…all the goodness with a much faster bake time. I use our favorite tortillas, Tortillas Fresca. …
Mexican Mac ‘n Cheese
This is as yummy as it sounds…..with green chiles and pepper jack cheese, it is a delicious cousin of everyone’s favorite…mac ‘n cheese! It’s fast and easy for your Taco Tuesday! Adapted from Gimme Some Oven. Happy Cooking! ~ Gena Ingredients: 12 oz. uncooked Penne or other pasta ** 1 T olive oil ** 1/2…
Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi Bites
I love the challenge of taking a healthy item and making it taste better, especially when it’s something my kids (or me) wouldn’t eat otherwise. Like fish! Believe me, I wish I liked fish, but I never have. Why do I wish I liked it? It’s good for you and fish restaurants always seem so…
Night Before Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are very close to the top of my all-time favorite foods list. (Strawberries and pure maple syrup top the list as well!) I’ve been searching to find the very best cinnamon roll, pretty much my whole life. I love the ooey -gooey ones, that are buttery and soft all the way through. Well,…
Easter Bunny Pancakes
My kids just love it when we get festive with their pancakes. We tend to turn our activity for the day into a whole theme. If we’re going to the zoo we start the day with giraffe and zebra pancakes. 🙂 If it’s close to Easter we make Easter bunnies! I use my favorite Banana…
Samoa Martini
….as in, may I please have “Samoa…?” haha! That’s not really what the name means. It’s referring to your favorite Girl Scout cookie, of course! In honor of the much loved Girl Scout cookie selling season, this martini is made with caramel, chocolate liquer and vodka, enhanced with a special coconut and caramel rim. So,…