If you are looking for quick and easy recipes to make on busy days, this Chicken Posole Verde is perfect! You can cook it up in just 20 minutes or let it simmer all day in the crockpot. Posole is a mexican hominy stew. (You can find hominy near the canned corn in your grocery store). While hominy is a must in traditional posole, all the other ingredients are up to you. You can make posole rojo (red) or posole verde (green). {Read More}
Super Yummy Creamy Chicken Quesadillas
October 1, 2015 By
One of the things I miss most about South Texas is the amazing Mexican food. Really… There’s nothing quite like it! I got a hankering for some good quesadillas this week and created a meal that reminded me of a dish I could find in San Antonio. Creamy Chicken Quesadillas! I made these with my favorite new appliance, the Cuisinart Griddler grill and panini maker. (Honestly we use this gadget practically daily!) To whip up this dish, I combined cream {Read More}
Spicy Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs
September 2, 2015 By
These Spicy, Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are so YUM! Ahhh… fall is on it’s way. And with it, flavors and recipes I shelved for the summer in favor of grilling meats and veggies during the hottest months. Lately I’ve been pondering how I can incorporate more of Tom’s traditional Italian favorites into our dinners without defaulting to calorie- and fat-laden recipes. I’m excited to share this new creation with you today! Honestly, this recipe should have the word “skinny” in the title {Read More}
Grilled Jambalaya — Oh Yeah!
August 13, 2015 By
This Louisiana girl LOVES jambalaya! In fact, back when I was living in my very first apartment at SMU, jambalaya was the first recipe I learned to cook for friends. Adored it back then, adore it even more now! But given that it’s, oh about 110 outside these days in Southern California, I prefer to cook out side whenever possible. Enter my new fave recipe: Grilled Jambalaya! The images above show you all the easy steps involved. Chop up all {Read More}
Super Yummy Jalapeno Cilantro Cole Slaw
July 15, 2015 By
I’m all about tasty, healthy salads all summer long. I love combining flavors and textures. I don’t know about you, but I usually prefer old favorites with some twist to them like this one. Keeps things more interesting! Plus it’s easier to create meals that are good for you. This Jalapeño Cilantro Cole Slaw recipe is a twist on the old favorite — light and refreshing (no mayo) with a bit of a kick. If you don’t like the heat, simply leave out {Read More}
Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa Casserole
July 9, 2015 By
Are you looking for a recipe for a special dinner party that’s easy enough to make any ole day of the week? Then this Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa Casserole might just be your new go-to recipe! It’s party worthy because of its totally yummy flavors. It’s weeknight perfect because it’s really easy to make. (I automatically adore any recipe where most of the cooking can be done in one cast-iron skillet!) This healthy dish is a combination of protein-rich quinoa and shrimp, of course, {Read More}
