Hug For Your Belly
Tender, tasty, and full of flavor, authentic barbacoa is easy to make and works great in tacos, chili, sandwiches, and more. You’ll love these juicy authentic barbacoa tacos! After moving from the Midwest to the Southeast part of Texas, I discovered that tacos were basically a food group here. Taco trucks, small taco restaurants and more were to be found on every single corner. They were not “Americanized” tacos, either…. Continue Reading
Perfect for filling tacos, burritos, dipping tortilla chips, and as a side dish, these homemade refried beans are easy in the Instant Pot. Taco night can happen any night of the week when you have anInstant Pot. You can use it to make cilantro lime brown rice, blackbeans, and more. My favorite part of making food in the InstantPot is the mainly hands off cooking approach that is like a… Continue Reading
Instead of ordering your favorite pizza, have pizza night at home with this easy to make homemade pizza dough! Pizza night happens weekly in our home. Or more often, as the craving hits. There’s just something about a chewy crust, with melty, golden brown, bubbly cheese and savory toppings that just speak of comfort foods. We used to order our pizza, and when the budget got tight, bought frozen pizzas…. Continue Reading
Creamy, rich pumpkin filling stuffed inside an easy to make ravioli shell makes these pumpkin ravioli a weeknight dinner your family won’t forget! Creamy pumpkin meets slightly sweet Parmesan cheese and savory sage, tucked nicely into a won ton wrapper for the easiest ravioli ever. Poured over that, you have delicious browned butter and delicious garlic for an easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love. Why a won ton… Continue Reading
Thick and rich, perfect for fries, burgers and more, once you make your own homemade ketchup, you’ll never go back to store bought again! For most of us, grabbing a bottle of ketchup at the store is just what we do. I’ll admit, that is how we “ketchup” most of the time. From burgers and fries, and using as a base for many recipes such as bbq sauce, ketchup is… Continue Reading
Rich, hearty beef broth combines with ground beef, savory tomatoes, seasonings and creamy pinto beans for a delicious, easy crockpot chili your whole family will love. I don’t believe there is such a thing as “chili season”. A good, hearty, chili can be served year round in my opinion. Add a slice or two of homemade cornbread and we are good. This easy chili recipe comes has loads of flavor,… Continue Reading
Just like your favorite Lawry’s blend, only better! This homemade seasoning salt goes great on beef, chicken, fish, vegetables, or just about any other food you can think of! As a child, my mother would add flavor to most of her cooking by using seasoning salt. She would shake it on everything, from burgers and meatloaf to eggs. When she bought another Lawry’s red canister, it usually meant lots of… Continue Reading
Warm, inviting and a hug for your belly, you will love how easy this crockpot cheeseburger soup recipe is to put together. It’s sure be a family loved favorite! This slow cooker cheeseburger soup is one of our favorite comfort foods. It’s rich broth, savory chunks of beef, and creamy Velveeta cheese combine so beautifully. Add some crusty bread, and you are set for a meal that you won’t forget!… Continue Reading
If you forgot to soak your beans overnight, you can still have them recipe ready quickly with this quick soak beans method. I like to have different kinds of dried beans on hand. Beans are a healthy way to stretch meat, or go without meat at any meal. They have loads of fiber, and are so versatile in so many recipes. However, beans generally need to be soaked overnight in… Continue Reading
So easy to make, and the perfect appetizer or light dinner, you’ll love this Margherita flatbread pizza. Pizza night is a commonly family favorite. We can vary the pizza toppings from simple like cheese and turkey pepperoni, to the more elegant with grilled chicken and vegetables. And don’t forget the dessert pizza…totally yummy, right? This margherita pizza recipe is so easy to make. It’s flat bread, topped with simple ingredients… Continue Reading
