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 … [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 … [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...]
Fried Green Tomatoes – w/Thyme Dip
Fried Green Tomatoes - a simple, southern delicacy made from unripe tomatoes, dredged in a flour mixture and fried. The slight sour flavor of the tomatoes works great with crunchy coating. Okay, I confess, I cheated. My intentions were good though. I went to the farmer's market to pick up … [Read more...]
Easy Potato Salad
Easy Potato Salad Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins Author: Robin | Fluster Buster Recipe type: Side Dish Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, cut into ¾" pieces ¾ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon yellow … [Read more...]
Simple Chicken Rice
Chicken Rice Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins Author: Robin | Fluster Buster Recipe type: Side Dish Cuisine: American Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon dried thyme 2 … [Read more...]
Spanish Rice
Spanish Rice Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Author: Robin | Fluster Buster Recipe type: Side Dish Cuisine: Mexican Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 2 cups white rice, dry 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix 1 can (10 ounce) diced … [Read more...]