Refried beans are a definite food staple in our house. And making your own are way better than canned since you can adjust ingredients and techniques to your own taste. Maybe you like your beans hotter, thicker, thinner, chunkier, more garlicy or more bland. Go for it! Best of all, these scratch-made beans are easy to make … Continue reading
Have you ever had goat? I have to admit-I’m a latecomer to the flavor of goat. What have I been missing all my life!?! What a treat! The flavor is incredible and the texture is very similar to that of beef. And, since it’s Fast Food Friday, a bonus-goat rib chops cook up in just … Continue reading
Did I happen to mention Amelia’s awesome Chicken Tortilla Soup? Here is another simple and super-delicious way to repurpose leftover Chicken Tortilla Soup. Chicken Tortilla Soup Quesadilla Tortillas (I’m using corn today) Freshly grated cheddar cheese Freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese Leftover Chicken Tortilla Soup, liquid drained off Vegetable oil for cooking Sour cream for garnish … Continue reading
Did you know? Amelia makes the BEST Chicken Tortilla Soup on the planet. No, really – I can’t even order it in restaurants anymore! So when she gifts me with with soup this good, nothing goes to waste. Here, Amelia’s Chicken Tortilla Soup meets another one of our personal favorites – hot dip! Hot, gooey, stringy … Continue reading
I love to fry chips for parties, or, in this case, a mid-afternoon snack. Hot, fresh chips are simple to make and disappear just as fast as you can cook them. So, don’t worry-your efforts here won’t go to waste. And, I don’t think I’ve ever had such a thing as “leftover homemade chips”. Best … Continue reading
Friday afternoon snack time doesn’t get much better than some quick stovetop popcorn with butter and salt. That is until you add some mini chocolate chips on top! Kid and parent tastebud approved! Or you can make it even faster if you pop the popcorn in the microwave inside of a paper bag. Really – … Continue reading
I’ve been having a little fun with my food dehydrator lately. Not a fancy dehydrator but a $30 job that I picked up at a garage sale for $5. The roots of this dish come from clean out the fridge day. Sometimes the best foods comes from humble beginnings. This tasty bouillon was made from some sad-but-not-gone vegetables … Continue reading
I have to give a huge food bloggers shout out to our friends Rana and Phoenix for gifting us their very last jar of fresh honey. What a great flavor. You can actually taste the wild flowers and even a slight note of lavender. Sadly, their hive died off during a recent move, but I’m hopeful … Continue reading
These pancakes are not your typical fluffy and nearly dry pancakes that require a pile of syrup. Extra egg and vanilla really make them extra tasty! The remind me a bit of little of the flavor of Denny’s pancakes (no, this is not a copycat recipe). Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar … Continue reading
Happy National Peanut Butter Lovers Day! When I think peanut butter, I can’t help but think of the highly addictive and nutritious spicy peanut sauce. This sauce is super quick to make and pairs well with things like chicken skewers or fresh spring/summer rolls or even on top of a burger (don’t judge, it’s grubbin’). … Continue reading
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