I attribute my regular cravings for Mexican flavor to my mother, who I’m convinced needs a dose of Mexican food at least twice a week in order to maintain her equilibrium. Growing up, at least 50% of the meals we ate out were Mexican…or “Mexican” depending upon how strictly you define the term.Our traditional Christmas night dinner? My grammy’s Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas.Clearly, the love of Mexican food spans generations....

This easy cucumber tomato avocado salad recipe is one of my absolute favorites. Hearty salads are a common theme in Eastern European cultures and growing up in a Russian family, we ate plenty of them, but not many with greens. I love my greens now, but I still enjoy a good, hearty salad like this one. When it’s healthy? Even better. When I can add avocado? Perfection! When it’s ready in 15 minutes?...

FavoritePinShare Denver Omelet Breakfast Muffins are such a great breakfast and perfect for making ahead or on the go! Loaded with Peppers, onions, ham and ooey gooey cheese, these will become a favorite! We are reaching that time of year where we are getting spring fever and ready for the summer break. School is getting closer to being out and kids are getting up later and later for school and running out the door....

Apart from the rides, the mascots, and the overall vibe, the food offerings at Disney parks are also just as magical. Case in point: their churros! This signature snack is so heavenly, I sometimes dream about going to Disneyland just to have a bite. If you’re like me who can’t wait to have a taste of the iconic Disney churro, good news! The happiest place on earth just did us a solid and shared the secret recipe....

In the 90’s, DoubleTree hotels started the tradition of giving out these scrumptious cookies to their guests at check-in. Imagine biting into a warm chocolate chip cookie after spending hours on the road. That’s what I call a warm welcome! And to this day, it’s one of the hotels most defining characteristics. But, booking a hotel room isn’t the only way to get a hold of these chocolatey delights. In fact, you don’t even need to be a master baker....

Although my Grammy stopped hiding Easter eggs years ago, to the great appreciation (and relief) of her family members, she has maintained the role of Easter Bunny. Each year, she leaves a selection of candy beside our plates at Easter dinner, and we walk away with enough chocolate Easter eggs to satisfy our sweet teeth for weeks. Today, I’m stepping in for the Easter Bunny (and Grammy) by delivering an Easter cake that will please chocolate lovers of all tribes....

Zucchini Fritters are one of my favorite snacks to make. You only need 2-3 shredded zucchini and a handful of ingredients for a delicious snack or appetizer. Love zucchini? Check out all of the vitamins and benefits of zucchini. Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters You can top these fritters with sour cream, green onions, parmesan cheese, or other fresh herbs and spices to enhance the flavors of this dish. I would probably call myself a bit of an air fryer addict....

FavoritePinShare French dip sliders are filled with tender roast beef and melty provolone in bite-size form! It’s a delicious pull-apart treat for a large crowd! A pan of sliders is the easiest thing to throw together for game days. Add ham and cheddar, buffalo chicken, or pizza sliders to your next party! They won’t disappoint! Hawaiian Roll French Dip Slider Recipe Is it just me, or is everything better in slider form?...

FavoritePinShare Rating: 5 stars Difficulty of Recipe: 2 stars Review: I loved how these turned out! They made a lot and the garlic and butter spread on the top was amazing! These are definitely impressive and seem like they take a long time, but they don’t! All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household....

FavoritePinShare Sweet, fluffy, and keto-friendly! These delicious Easy Keto Pancakes are a simple and healthy brunch option for when your craving a carb-filled breakfast but don’t want to mess up your macros. If you’re looking for more delicious keto recipes then be sure to try this homemade keto ice cream or this keto pizza. Easy Keto Pancakes I was hesitant at first when everyone around me started eating a keto-friendly diet, but then when I saw how great they felt and that they weren’t starving themselves I became interested....

Cucumber appetizers make the best easy cold appetizers! These cucumber salmon bites have a flavorful dill cream cheese mixture that’s topped with smoked salmon, and more fresh dill for good measure. Flavorful, light, and always a hit — similar to cream cheese stuffed mini peppers. Serve up these cucumber appetizer bites at your next get-together and see for yourself! These beauties are a flashback to my daughter’s first birthday party – and they make a wonderful party app – but they also make a great snack or even a light low carb lunch....

Baked spinach artichoke dip is always the first recipe I think of, right next to sausage Rotel dip and bacon ranch dip, when friends drop by, the big game is on, or basically anytime I want a warm, savory dip with simple flavors. The ingredients in this easy spinach artichoke dip recipe are easy to find, the prep is quick, and it’s always the first thing everyone wants to “dip” into....

FavoritePinShare This smooth and creamy white chocolate buttercream is perfect for all of your favorite cakes and cupcakes! You’ll want this silky frosting on everything! Homemade frosting is all your dessert needs to really shine! Cream cheese frosting, chocolate buttercream, and royal icing are all some of my favorites! You’ve got to try them! The Best White Chocolate Buttercream Recipe This white chocolate buttercream is foolproof. Use it on cookies, cakes, macarons, you name it!...

FavoritePinShare All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household. Read More Posts by Alyssa facebook twitter pinterest instagram Comment * Name * Email * Website Δ Insanely Delicious Prime Rib Recipe Quick 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff

My tender Eye of Round Roast with Roasted Sweet Potato Corn and Tomatoes is a budget-friendly solution to cooking roast beef for the holidays. It is amazingly delicious and with wow your guests. Best Eye Round Roast Recipe This is that one recipe that always gets rave reviews when I make it for my company. It can be cooked alone in the delicious rub or cooked with roasted corn and tomatoes on sliced sweet potatoes for a complete, flavorful meal in just over 1 hour!...

This recipe is sponsored by Land O’Lakes If you are a seasoned cook or a newbie, if you bake fish regularly or if cooking fish scares the pants off of you, or (and this is key) if you think you don’t generally like fish, you are going to find something to love about today’s easy cooking method. Fish cooked en papillote (which is French for “in paper” and is pronounced ahn-pa-pee-yawt) means to bake fish inside of a pouch made of folded parchment paper....

As in, I’m even a little embarrassed to call it a “recipe”. ? But then again, every time I take a bite of one of these amazing sandwiches, my heart tells me: it’s so delicious that it gotta make it to the blog. So here it is! All you will need to make these French Ham Sandwiches – or Jambon-Beurre, as they are called in French – is a baguette, good quality ham and European-style butter....

When I think about the perfect fall day, I envision crimson leaves against icy blue skies, backyard football games, and piping hot mugs of cider. Of course, my perfect fall day also necessitates a big, warm slice of one of my freshly-baked healthy apple recipes. Something frosted. Or glazed. Or ice creamed. Or frosted AND ice-creamed. Fresh apple cake with cream cheese frosting, you are that apple something of my eye!...

FavoritePinShare Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon has the most amazing garlic brown sugar soy glaze. The flavor is out of this world and it will become a new family favorite! We love salmon in our home and love that it is a simple and satisfying meal. Be sure to also try Cilantro Lime Butter Salmon, Sheet Pan Garlic Lime Salmon Fajitas or Butter Garlic Herb Salmon Foil Packets for more oven cooked salmon recipes!...

These Mediterranean Grilled Beef Kabobs are a steak lover’s dream come true. Beautiful cubed strip steaks cooked to tender, mouthwatering perfection with a delicious seasoning and bay leaves all in under 30 minutes - we know you’ll love this beef skewer recipe! Best Beef Kabobs At our house, it’s always grilling season! Is there a quicker and easier way to get dinner on the table with little clean-up? Heck no!...