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