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Oh yes, you read that right. Guacamole Linguine. All the goodness of guacamole mixed up with some whole wheat linguine noodles and a little sirloin steak too. Remember earlier this week when I showed you how to freeze an avocado? Well, I pulled my frozen avocado out of the freezer to whip up this quick and easy, creamy pasta dish. I absolutely love this festive pasta recipe. Are you going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this Sunday? You know I {Read More}
Have you ever made dinner and thought to yourself that it could really use a good side of bread with it? But there is no time for yeast, and a slice of toast simply won’t do. These Quick Parmesan and Herb Biscuits are my favorite go-to side of bread when I am in a pinch. I love the texture of these biscuits and the aromatic boost from the mixture of herbs. Gourmet Garden’s fresh herbs in a tube are seriously {Read More}
I’m completely in love with this Easy Mexican Rice recipe. It’s quickly become my husband’s hands-down favorite Mexican Rice ever. EVER. And… I’m going to have to agree with him. A few years back (before I decided to become a food blogger; aka- when I didn’t know much about cooking), I had family over for Christmas Eve dinner. It’s tradition in my house to have Mexican food for Christmas Eve, so I planned accordingly… which meant I called up the {Read More}
Now that you know how to hard boil an egg, you’re going to love this delicious snack. Guacamole Deviled Eggs are a great appetizer for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities, and even a great way to use up those dyed Easter Eggs! I love me some deviled eggs at Easter time, but I’m not always crazy about all the mayo. Avocados are always a great substitute for mayo because they are creamy, and full of great flavor. In a classic deviled {Read More}
Whether it’s 37 degrees outside, or 110 degrees, I am always up for a bowl of tomato soup. Not just regular ‘ol tomato soup, but a more grown up version with loads of deep flavors. This Creamy Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Soup is a spin-off of a bakery near my house and also closely resembles that of Paradise Bakery’s Fire Roasted Tomato Soup. You know I am a huge HUGE fan of Gourmet Garden, so it was a no {Read More}
I went to school at The University of Houston, and I truly miss the goodness of southern cookin. Then I got a craving for some Gumbo and it just had to happen. I found this very fun recipe in a Better Homes and Garden magazine from last summer, and it totally hit the spot. If you’re not familiar with Gumbo, it is a thicker soup full of vegetables and spices. It has to contain okra, which, before I moved to {Read More}
Have you heard that it takes more calories to eat a piece of celery than the celery has in it to begin with? It’s true, but it has nothing to do with the chewing involved. It all comes down to the digestion of the plant’s cellulose composition. The body expels more energy trying to break down the celery which results in what is called “negative calories.” Which brings me to this delicious recipe I have for you today… These Creamy {Read More}
Let’s talk steak fajitas for a minute. There are several ways to prepare fajitas, but these steak fajitas are quick, simple, and slap-your-mama-in-the-face good. You can get extra fancy with the toppings you choose to put on your mouth-watering fajitas, but you HAVE to have charred sweet peppers and onions. It’s practically criminal if you don’t. By giving the onion and peppers a good swift kick with a dry hot skillet you break down the juices inside them and they {Read More}
Shrimp Pad Thai ranks in the top 10 of my all time favorite dishes. If you ever go to a Thai restaurant and you’re not sure what to order, go with the Pad Thai. It almost never disappoints. If you’re in the need of a quick and tasty dinner recipe at home, then you should also go with Pad Thai. This dish has a nutty sauce that is bold and flavorful, with just a kick of spice. You can completely customize {Read More}
I know what you’re thinking, and I used to think the same thing. “Why do I need to make my own refried beans when I can used the perfectly fine canned version?” Um, yeah… it’s incredibly different but in a good and oh so delicious way. If you have a bunch of people coming over for dinner, cracking open several cans of refried beans can add up quick. Buying dried pinto beans will definitely get you more bang for your buck {Read More}
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