As I mentioned in my #10in10 update post yesterday, last week ended up being pretty busy for me. I've mentioned before that I'm not a real big fan of cold food, especially in winter. So, for me, the usual lunch salads and sandwiches aren't usually too appealing. Instead, ...
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Tags: #10in10, apple, cheddar, cranberry, easy, grill, lunch, mustard, quesadilla, quick, whole wheat
Last week many of you insisted that I should continue to write my Friday Favorites each week... Well, your wish is my command!
I'm writing this edition of my Friday Favorites on Thursday night because I have a busy weekend coming up! I will fill you in on all the ...
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I'm getting a late start on my Friday Favorites this week! Usually I try to pick my favorites and write my blog post on Thursday evening. I'm not a last-minute person! I was always the obnoxious kid in school who started researching a term paper the day it was assigned ...
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It's rough being married to a food blogger... Just ask my husband.
Honestly, though, he's a really good sport when it comes to my food blog. He is willing to try just about anything I make, and rarely complains about things that don't work out as planned. He also puts ...
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While this dish was inspired by my beef enchilada recipe, I am not going to try to tell you that cabbage rolls and enchiladas are the same thing. That's like those diet articles that say to substitute carrot sticks for french fries, a bowl of fruit for ...
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Each time I make quesadillas, I am reminded of one of my favorite movies..
Napoleon: "Well what's there to eat?"
Grandma: "Knock it off, Napoleon, make yourself a dang quesadilla!"
Napoleon: "Fine!"
I have probably seen that movie 50 times, but I still laugh every time I watch it. And, I ...
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Tags: black beans, cheddar, chipotle, corn, garlic, grill, onion, pepper jack, quesadilla, tomato, vegetarian
If you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or side dish, give this taco dip a try. This weekend, I was looking for a quick and easy side dish to go with some corn quesadillas (more details soon), so I whipped up this dish. It was inspired somewhat by the ...
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Last year, I asked my husband what he would like me to make him for dinner for his birthday. He replied, "Tater Tots." At first I thought he was joking... Nope, he was serious.
My husband is a good sport and will try just about anything that I cook at ...
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This weekend, I was reminded that it is still winter. Sunday was a cold, windy day with flurries flying in the air - a perfect day for macaroni and cheese!
When I make macaroni and cheese, I often add cooked butternut squash. It helps to thicken the sauce and makes ...
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