Take-out Tuesday, Julie’s Creamy Corn Muffins
What a weekend, the controverisal Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo and a dance recital, and Monday baseball playoff game, not much time for cooking but I did make these muffins for our Cinco de Mayo Sunday Supper The original plan was Chicken Fajitas with Enchilada Rice Casserole, but I really wanted to make these muffins. … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Cactus For Cinco de Mayo
Next Sunday is May 5, Cinco de Mayo Let’s celebrate with cactus and a Fry-Tot-To! Come join me with a cactus themed table on the patio I have a sudden thing for all things cactus They’re fun … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Loaded Chicken & Vegetable Taco Bake
These tacos are lighter than your average tacos because not only are they made with chicken, they are loaded with vegetables I used onions, sweet peppers and celery, but you can use any vegetables you like, clean out your fridge! If you’re using leftover cooked vegetables you can skip the saute part I added drained … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Skinny Cheese Enchilada Dip
We had fun Saturday watching the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports,” All those poor Kentucky Derby hats getting droopy in the rain! We chose our picks for win-place-show and put $10 in the pool Since it was Cinco de Mayo, we noshed on Skinny Cheese Enchilada Dip with fried flour torilla chips This dip is … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Enchilada Rice Casserole
Do you eat black eyed peas for luck on New Year’s Day? I am not a fan, so we had “mock black eyed peas,” aka black beans, baked into a cheesy enchilada rice casserole A great way to kick off 2018! Lots of favorite Mexican flavors baked together in a casserole rather than a tortilla … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Taco Bread Boat
This is what greeted me when I got home the other night 😋 A 2 foot long taco boat full of the last of the summer tomatoes Piled high on a bed of taco meat, refried beans, sour cream and cheese A blanket of green onions was scattered on top along with a few jalapenos, … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Spicy Pot Roast Taquitos
I know Cinco de Mayo was last week, but we eat Mexican dishes all the time, and this one just might be my newest favorite~ The best part is the “easy peasiness” of it pot roast and a couple of seasoning packets, a slow cooker and tortillas and voilà, dinner’s ready!! I saw this recipe … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Avocado Fries
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo is really a north of the border celebration, but all the bright colors and festive decor have inspired my summer decor in the family room My little “patio” Cantina has relocated to the secretary shelves “Don’t you think our California relatives are going to be amused by us … Continue reading
Secret Recipe Club, Homemade Flour Tortillas
My Secret Recipe Club assignment this month is Dessert Before Dinner. Stephy has an eclectic collection of recipes on her blog and I had a lot of fun browsing through her creations. I tend to always check the appetizer section of a blog or cookbook, I guess because small bites are my favorite things to … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Secret Chicken Enchiladas
Everybody has a recipe for Chicken Enchiladas, but my “secret” is how easy these are, and I usually have all the ingredients on hand for a fast delicious family meal or a wonderful casserole to give to a friend. You can make it ahead 24 hours, or freeze and bake later. It would be a … Continue reading