If you adore Tex-Mex as much as I do, these cheese enchiladas will hit the spot every time. I don’t like to stand over hot grease, so my 5-minute hack for tortillas is a total game-changer.
I looove me some chicken parm, and something about frying each piece in the skillet and transferring to the oven to broil makes it feel even fresher and restaurant-esque. I prefer a thinner pasta for…
When you want a break from fall/winter soups and stews, look to hot rice dishes! Wild rice is savory, has a luscious broth, and earthy mushrooms give it…
Casseroles and soups marry in this delicious + super easy recipe for Lasagna Soup! Not only is this a great meal any time of year, it’s fun to make with those just learning to cook.
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A steamy bowl Southwest Texas Chili isn’t only savory and satisfying, it’s a staple ingredient used for other recipes like Cheese Enchiladas Con Carne, Frito pie, chili dogs,…
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So here’s the 4-1-1 on beef stew: You don’t have to add flour or slurry (cornstarch and water) to have a thick, rich stew. I believe…
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There are multiple ways to bake a russet potato. I prefer mine to be tender on the inside (I know, duh, but some prefer an al dente center) with a crispy, salty…
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I completely overhauled my Yes, Please, Lasagna recipe because I wanted a more authentic, less thrown-together Christmas Eve meal. I make it all throughout the year—and December for that matter—but certain dishes…
Fresh fish has an irresistibility to that motivates seafood lovers. Tender, perfectly seasoned, and complimented with a rich sauce, Blackened Redfish with Creamy Trio Sauce…
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If you adore fair and carnival food, then you’re likely a huge fan of Disney Hand-Dipped Corn Dogs. I haven’t been to Disney since…
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Marinating the tomatoes pre-baking, even the night before, gives them an even sweeter flavor for this Tomato Balsamic Veggie Pizza. I don’t roast my…
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Certain side dishes are so fabulous that they’re worthy of the spotlight. Creamy lemon risotto is silky, lemony, and almost therapeutic to create; super ideal for a cooking…
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Air-Fried Drum Sticks is the one of quickest and coolest ways to fry since…frying. Okay, that backfired, but humor aside, eliminating the hot oil + splatter screens + fumes + clean-up is…
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Rarely do I make a casserole of any kind without thinking of that story, and Chicken 'N' Rice Casserole is a classic, tender…
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Ever wonder what the difference is between au gratin and scalloped potatoes? Allow me to put an end to your curiosity. Both dishes contain…
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I love spinach. I love, love pasta. I love, love, love Quattro Formaggi Spinach Farfalle. Creamy, cheesy, salty, and tender pasta…
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Originally created at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1896, not by a chef but by a maitre d'hotel, Oscar Tschirky a.k.a. "Oscar of the Waldorf." The Waldorf Salad was…
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A traditional Mexican soup made with lamb or beef, Albondigas is most definitely comfort food for the soul. Who doesn’t love…
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Ahh, vine-ripened tomatoes combined with fresh herbs and topping buttery, crispy baguettes for a juicy bite of summer you'll crave with your favorite iced tea, white wine, or sangria.
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