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Nachos (in the words of Scotty)

May 1, 2015 by eghassett

Looking for an easy and yummy after-school snack for your kids?  Scotty would like to share with you his favorite…Nachos!  I thought it would be appropriate for him to actually write the post for our Kids in the Kitchen finale!  Be sure to scroll to the bottom for more pictures.  I’ll let him take it…

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Filed Under: Kids cooking Tagged With: after school snack, beans, kids in the kitchen, nachos, refried beans

Breakfast for dinner tonight!

April 27, 2015 by eghassett

Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros is a popular weekend breakfast for us but dinner sometimes as well.  Eric likes his smothered in green chile and the rest of us leave off the heat. It is super easy and quick to make.  These are ingredients we always have on hand, which helps on a busy weekday night.  Refried beans,…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless, Mexican, What's for Breakfast? Tagged With: breakfast for dinner, eggs, green chile, huevos rancheros, mexican, refried beans

Nacho Casserole

March 31, 2015 by eghassett

Nacho Casserole

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…

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Filed Under: Casserole, Gluten free, Meatless, Taco Tuesday Tagged With: easy dinner, mexican dinner, nachos, refried beans

Classic Bean and Cheese Burrito

December 9, 2014 by eghassett

My 9 year old’s favorite!  He made these burritos, so you know it’s an easy recipe.  Kids and grown ups love this one!  Read more and get the recipe here…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless, Mexican Tagged With: avocado, easy dinner, refried beans, spanish rice, tortillas

Taco Cupcakes

October 28, 2014 by eghassett

This is one of my favorite recipes!  It is super fast, extremely delicious and my kids think I’m the funnest when I make these…BONUS!! Read More….

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless, Mexican Tagged With: black beans, meatless, mexican, refried beans, taco cupcakes, tortillas

Bean burritos tonight!

April 24, 2014 by eghassett

This is our favorite go-to meal during the week.  It’s easy, healthy and everyone loves a bean and cheese burrito!! I spice up Eric’s with some green chile and the whole family is happy.  🙂  Click on the picture for the full recipe. If you are liking my ideas and want a daily email (mon-fri,)…

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Filed Under: Easy dinner, Meatless, Mexican Tagged With: bean and cheese burrito, meatless, mexican, refried beans

Hi, I’m Gena!

I love snow, kids and pure maple syrup!

More importantly, I am the happy mom of three, with a busy weekday schedule. I believe in balance, good ingredients and fun! I spend a lot of time planning our weekly menus and want to share my efforts with you!

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