Happy Halloween!!!! Around our house the treats don't stop when the last pumpkin gets blown out. The kids know that when they are done trick-or-treating mom always has a fun dinner waiting for them and their friends. This year the kids picked a green theme for Halloween. All of our decorations were … [Read more...]
Skinny Mexican Coleslaw: A Healthy Side Dish
Skinny Mexican Coleslaw: A Healthy Side Dish. A healthy alternative to traditional rice and beans. It’s mildly spicy, low in calories and goes perfectly with any Mexican meal or as a topping for tacos. A few weeks ago the hubby was told by his doctor that he had to change his diet, he needed to cut … [Read more...]
Simple Slow Cooked Pinto Beans (Feed 4 for $0.25)
A delicious, simple and inexpensive way to convert dried pinto beans into perfectly tender beans using a slow cooker. Tastier than anything you'll ever get from a can and it only takes 5 minutes of actual hands on time. … [Read more...]
Elote – Mexican Corn on the Cob
Mexican Corn on the Cob, aka Elote or Street Corn - A Mexican side dish or snack, grilled corn on the cob covered in ooey-gooey, cheesy, spicy goodness. … [Read more...]
Easy Potato Salad
Easy Potato Salad 4 medium potatoes (cut into 3/4" pieces)3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon yellow mustard1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 onion (diced)1 stalk celery (diced)3 hard boiled eggs (chopped)paprika In a large pot, add potatoes and enough … [Read more...]
Simple Chicken Rice
Chicken Rice 3 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon garlic (minced)1/4 teaspoon dried thyme2 cups white rice3 cups water3 chicken bouillon cubs In a saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic and thyme, saute for 2-3 minutes.Add rice, stirring to coat in butter,Slowly add water and bouillon, … [Read more...]
Spanish Rice
Spanish Rice 2 cups white rice (dry)2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix1 can (10 ounce diced tomatoes with Green chiles, drained) Cook rice according to package directions. Add the taco seasoning to the water. When the rice is done stir in the tomatoes. Serve Side … [Read more...]
Parmesan Zucchini
Parmesan Zucchini 2 tablespoons olive oil4 zucchini (diced)1 cup corn (frozen)1 teaspoon Italian seasoning2 tablespoons butter (cubed)1/4 cup Parmesan cheese In a large skillet, over medium high heat add olive oil and garlic. Cook until the garlic is light brown, stirring … [Read more...]