Creamy black beans combine with the sweetness of kernel corn for a delicious and easy lunch, snack, or party appetizer. You’ll love these black bean and sweet corn taquitos! The humble black bean. It truly is one of my favorite, most versatile foods, really. It can go from sweet to savory with equal ease. Black beans are easy to make in the Instant pot, and are great to have on… Continue Reading

So simple and easy, you will love these chicken and black bean quesadillas! Great for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a party appetizer, it’s a crowd pleaser. Need a fast lunch, light dinner, or a crowd pleasing appetizer? There’s nothing better than these easy to make quesadillas! Loaded with spiced chicken and black beans, and dripping with melty cheese, you are going to love them! Should I use… Continue Reading

Creamy peanut butter and sweet marshmallow fluff combine to make the most American sandwich ever. This fluffernutter sandwich is sure to invoke childhood memories for many of us! The idea of peanut butter and marshmallow fluff between a couple of slices of bread brings back childhood for me. This was the sandwich my mother would make for us on Saturday afternoons, right after our sugar laden bowls of cereal with… Continue Reading

Creamy mayo, with the crunch of celery, the bite of red onion, and the sweet of red grapes combine with shredded chicken to make the best chicken salad recipe ever! Need a quick and easy lunch that is perfect for hot summer days? This chicken salad recipe is sure to fit that bill! It’s our favorite quick lunch, as it uses leftover cooked chicken and comes together in less than… Continue Reading

Save loads of time and cook them from frozen! You’ll love these tasty buffalo wings that are super easy in the Instant Pot. If you love hot wings, you are indeed gonna love this recipe! Of all the instant pot recipes I have tried, used, and loved, this has to be one of my favorites! What makes this recipe so easy to do is that you can use either fresh… Continue Reading

So easy to make! Juicy beef brisket shreds beautifully and combines with queso, salsa, or cilantro for a delicious beef brisket taco. Who’s in the mood for an easy meal that the whole family is sure to love? Cooking a brisket in a slow cooker means that you can easily start this in the morning, go about your day, and have an easy taco night dinner with very little hands… Continue Reading

Rich, hearty beef meets hominy and blends with cumin, onion and the zing of lime for a delicious traditional Posoles. Traditional beef posole is a savory, beefy hominy soup. It’s a traditional Mexican type dish that is great for a quick, hearty meal or taking to a group gathering. Is it beef POSOLE or beef POZOLE? Yes. It’s actually both, depending on who you ask. From what I understand, it’s… Continue Reading

This asparagus and peas green salad is a delicious, delicate salad that’s perfect for this season. Made with asparagus, peas, mint and pickled red onions and drizzled with a honey vinaigrette this salad is the star of any table.  I have to be honest, I was never a fan of salads were the green was the main color. For mea good salad was one with a ton of toppings and… Continue Reading

This sweet and easy, homemade strawberry bread is a family friendly crowd pleaser with it’s fresh strawberry bits and hints of cinnamon and vanilla. This recipe is light enough for breakfast and luscious enough for dessert. In our house, having baked goods on hand is a necessity as much as it is a treat. My husband will generally not eat anything for breakfast but if I make something quick and… Continue Reading