Salads have become a major part of my life. I don't have time to heat up my lunch at work, so I almost always pack a salad. It's easy to just grab and eat while in the midst of a major work crunch. I'm starting to run out of salad recipes, though. I want to… Continue reading Mexican Kale Salad
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Football Empanadas
I've finally come full circle. This recipe is one of the first recipes I ever posted to this blog nearly 8 years ago. I was just using my phone to take pictures then, long before I got a professional camera to use. I remember making it for a dinner party at a friend's house after… Continue reading Football Empanadas
Green Chile Breakfast Casserole
The mission, if you choose to accept, is to make something different for breakfast this week. Breakfast is often the most overlooked meal of the day. I spent years skipping breakfast and starving to death before lunch. I've since changed up my routine and can't make it in the mornings if I don't eat something.… Continue reading Green Chile Breakfast Casserole
Jerk Chicken with Sweet Potato Hash
I've been baking all afternoon because starting in about 20 minutes, a huge line of storms will push it's way into central Oklahoma. I wanted to get all of my cooking done before the possibility of a power outage! I love this time of year. Storm season typically lasts for two months and the clock just… Continue reading Jerk Chicken with Sweet Potato Hash
Black Bean Tostadas with Mango Relish
I made homemade refried beans... AND IT WAS EASY, Y'ALL. Instead of pinto beans, I used a can of black beans. Yep, a can. How much does a can of black beans cost? About 89 cents? I can't remember, but I'm pretty sure it's cheaper than a can of refried black beans. Making your own… Continue reading Black Bean Tostadas with Mango Relish
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