Ground Turkey Enchiladas

  Now these bad boys didn’t come out as perfect as I would have liked. (The perfectionist in me) However, they did taste mighty good! This dinner is surprisingly quick. Preheat 375 degrees F. I started with 1 lb of ground turkey and a few tablespoons of olive oil. Begin cooking the turkey over medium…

Tequila lime shrimp and Mexican soup

To continue in the theme this weekend, I tried out this soup I saw on TV. It was fabulously rich in flavor and the tequila lime shrimp topped it off! I started with a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan. I chopped a yellow onion, some bell peppers, and jalapeño. Added them…

Chorizo Queso Fundido

Saw this recipe on TV and had to try it for myself. I immediately went to the store and bought everything I needed (Margarita included) I used some different cheeses, added queso fresco and avocado, and used a silver tequila instead. Too good! Perfect little lunch item to wrap up the weekend. You should have a…

Greek Chicken Kabobs with Tzatziki

These chicken kabobs just scream SUMMER! However- it is not grill season just yet. I baked these kabobs and they were great! I start by cutting the chicken into perfect kabob sized pieces. Usually about 1 inch cubes. I let the chicken marinade for at least 24 hours. In large container add chicken, olive oil, red…

No Yeast – Cinnamon Rolls

I have two very favorite cinnamon roll recipes. One takes several hours of rising and waiting. The other however, consists of no yeast and no waiting. When you have three kids yelling they want cinnamon rolls for breakfast  – you do not want to wait for the dough to rise! This recipe is perfect for…

Chicken Parm

Who doesn’t love Chicken Parm?! Fresh mozzarella and a quick tomato sauce make this a dinner favorite.  I love fresh mozzarella in so many dishes. It’s creamy consistency is divine. I also love making my own sauces. A little saucey obsession! This sauce is simple and does not need to simmer for hours. It’s a…

Steak rolls with a balsamic glaze

These steak rolls are surprisingly simple. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Slice peppers and onions, set aside.  Line cookie sheet with foil.  Mix together the avocado oil, coconut balsamic, basil, oregano, paprika, onion powder, thyme, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Set bowl aside. Take one piece of steak- brush with marinade mixture. Place…

Rib Rub

This is my favorite dry rub for ribs. It’s easy to double and works well with almost any BBQ sauce. I start by placing some foil on cookie sheet pans. Spray with some coconut cooking spray ( or any cooking spray you have) to prevent sticking. I mix all ingredients in a bowl. I love…

Stuffed Acorn Squash

One of my favorite Fall/Winter dishes. It’s so savory and the aroma is fabulous!   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. First you cut the acorn squash in half. Take a large spoon and scoop the seeds out. Discard of the seeds and set aside. Once all the squash are deseeded, slice the bottom of the…

Skillet Apple Pancake

I love making this skillet apple pancake. I use a fabulous Chai spice infused caramel sauce which is to die for. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. You start with a large skillet. Melt butter and pour evenly into skillet. Make sure to wipe/ brush some butter along the sides of the skillet. Wash and cut…

Homemade Mac & Cheese

Who doesn’t love Mac & Cheese!? This creamy Mac is so simple and has great, kid friendly flavors. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In large pot bring water to a boil. Cook pasta as instructed on package. I used a Rotelle pasta. In medium sized pot add heavy whipping cream, roasted garlic, pepper, and toasted…

Sausage and Mushroom Lasagna

Sunday is great for lasagna. I love lasagna and I’m always making some alterations to my base. This time I used a mild Italian sausage with my traditional mushroom sauce. All starts with the sauce. Just remember the longer it simmers the better, but whipping it together as you go is good too. In a…