Warm up to this skinny version of creamy Tortellini Alfredo Soup and skip the guilt. A roux adds to the creaminess and turkey meatballs round out this Italian-inspired dish. Our home has busy times and slower times. It’s during the busy times that I really need an easy dinner solution. Aside from take-out or straight-out-of-the-box…
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Muhammara in 5 Minutes
A bold, robust roasted red pepper dip from the Middle East served with pita bread or pita chips. An easy vegetarian recipe made in the food processor in just 5 minutes. Put down the hummus and make some Muhammara. Muhammara is a roasted red pepper dip that originated from Aleppo, Syria but…
Easy Traditional Welsh Rarebit | Toast With Cheese Sauce
Welsh Rarebit is a robust cheese sauce made with a nutty roux, beer, sharp cheddar, mustard, worcestershire and a pinch of cayenne. This cheesy goodness is drizzled over toasted bread and is traditional pub fare dating back to the 1700’s. If you don’t want beer, just substitute wine or apple cider, easy! What is Welsh Rarebit?…
Easy Poutine Recipe
When seasoned fries meet gravy and cheese curds, Poutine is born. This easy Poutine Recipe is drizzled with homemade Poutine Gravy and cheddar cheese curds. A comfort food gift from Canada. Learn how to make Poutine, a Canadian classic. When trying a restaurant for the first time I usually ask the waitstaff for menu recommendations….
How to Make a Roux
A simple and traditional roux recipe to use for gravy, sauces and to thicken soups and stews. This authentic and easy roux recipe will be your go-to thickener for cooking. What is roux? The definition of roux according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary is: ‘ a cooked mixture of flour and fat used as a…
How to Bake a Potato
You can bake a potato in the oven, crockpot, toaster oven and microwave. Learn how to get that crispy, flavorful skin and fluffy middle. If you ever wondered how to bake a potato, you’ve landed in the right spot. What potatoes are best for baking? This can be personal preference but the general consensus is…
Chicken Tinga Loaded Fries
Loaded fries topped with Chicken Tinga, guac, onions, cilantro and cotija cheese that is simple to make and great for busy weeknights. These loaded fries are a part of a Chicken Tinga series that’s designed to make weeknights easy nights. It all started with one of my all-time go-to recipes for busy weeks. Simply make…
Chicken Tinga Loaded Baked Potato
A robust Chicken Tinga is combined with a baked potato for a Chicken Tinga Loaded Baked Potato extravaganza. Treat yourself with this explosion of flavor in our fusion classic where Mexico meets the American loaded baked potato. This Chicken Tinga recipe is part of a kinda authentic but easy Chicken Tinga series. The recipe is…
Easy Chicken Tinga Salad
This Chicken Tinga Salad is PERFECT for busy weeknights! This saucy and spicy bowl of goodness whips up super quick with the help of chicken and chorizo that is made in advance. Recently I shared with you one of my favorite go-to recipes for busy weeknights, the 2-Ingredient Chicken Taco Meat which is essentially a…
20 Minute Mexican Black Beans and 7 Ways to Serve This
An easy 20 minute vegetarian Mexican Black Bean Recipe that will make your weeknights easy and healthier. Make a big batch and use all week or freeze some for later. Canned black beans are your friend here. While I enjoy perusing my cookbook collection, leafing through pages until something catches my eye, the truth is, the most…
