Mexican Lasagna has become a family favorite over the past few years. Spicy beef is layered with rice, beans, and tomatoes, then layered with enchilada sauce to make this hearty Mexican casserole. When I first saw this made by Pastor Ryan on The Pioneer Woman’s blog, I knew it was going to be good. So many of our favorite flavors combined in one meal? Definitely a great thing. We love Mexican foods and the spiciness of this meal is...
Mexican Fried Rice is filled with ground beef, bell peppers, black beans, corn, and green chile. This is a kid favorite that the whole family enjoys. This is such a versatile dish! We’ve made it a few times already. Served on its own exactly as the recipe is written, this is a one-pan meal that everyone loves. However, each time we make this, we get more creative with it. Scoop the Mexican Fried Rice over a salad to create a “taco...
Juicy steak, plenty of crisp vegetables, a sprinkling of cheese, and a drizzle of the best sweet and spicy vinaigrette you’ll ever taste combine to make this Southwestern Steak Salad. Ever since I shared How To Eat Salad Everyday (aka my Fritos Everyday Diet), I can’t stop coming up with more salad combinations. This salad is a new favorite for Sean and I both – although the Fritos are optional for him and never optional for...
Balsamic Glazed Meatloaf is about to change your meatloaf game. Rich and flavorful, soft and moist without being the least bit mushy, this meatloaf recipe (and the best ever meatloaf glaze) was a dinnertime game changer in my family shortly after Sean and I were first married. Every time we make this Balsamic Glazed Meatloaf, my kids go absolutely nuts for it. My oldest two boys enjoy it so much that they will happily make it on their own...
Southwest Chili Lime Steak Bites are crisp on the edges and oh so juicy inside with just a few minutes of cooking time. I’ve been hooked on cooking steak bites for a few years now and these steak bites are jam-packed with awesome southwest flavors. Steak Bites If you’ve been hanging out with me for long at all, you may have noticed that I have a bit of a thing for Steak Bites. Asian Steak Bites, Buttered Steak Bites with...
Crab cakes with Dungeness crab are a treat! They can be a little delicate, so a chill in the fridge before frying helps them from falling apart while frying. Crab cakes, anyone? Here in the Pacific Northwest we have Dungeness crabs. They're ginormous compared to their East Coast Maryland crab brethren, typically weighing in between 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 pounds apiece. In California, they're in season in the winter, though further North you can...
Rabbit, browned first in olive oil, then braised with onions, garlic, red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, and herbs. The first time I had rabbit, I was 19, visiting a friend's grandparent's ranch in Cuernavaca, Mexico. They raised rabbits, among other things, and I was asked to go outside and pick out a few from the hundreds in their pens. Not knowing why I was asked to perform this task, I picked out the cutest ones I could find. An hour...
Spicy crab cakes recipe with fresh Dungeness crabmeat, parsley, bread crumbs, egg, lemon jice, Tabasco, Wocestershire sauce, Dijon, paprika, thyme, onion, and bell pepper. Serve with a horseradish mayo. The big food thrill of winter in Northern California is that it is Dungeness Crab season. There is simply nothing better than fresh cracked crab, but you have to make sure the crab is very fresh. During the season we will call Whole...
The big winner from American Pecans’ recipe contest, this Pecan-Crusted Nashville Hot Chicken is served with super creamy grits and a tangy collard greens pesto! Perfect for a weekend dinner at home We love any excuse to try a new chicken recipe, especially Hot Chicken! A few months ago, our friends at American Pecans hosted the #NotJustPie contest on Instagram and Twitter, asking fans to break pecans out of the...
Take your salmon cakes to the next level with fresh raspberries and a spicy chipotle aioli! Serve as an appetizer at your next family dinner party or as a special weeknight meal. almon cakes are an easy, quick meal that the whole family will love. Looking for a way to jazz them up this season? Fold in sweet Well•Pict raspberries and top with a chipotle aioli to truly elevate this otherwise simple weeknight dinner. Of course, if you've got...
