What would your last meal on earth be? If you could have anything you wanted? I’ve given this a lot of thought, because, you know, thinking about weightier matters makes my head hurt. So do football games, which is why I would totally (not) watch the Super Bowl for the food.
Globally Inspired
I love the Mediterranean feel of this Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Salad!
This steak chili without beans is, hands down, the best beef chili I’ve ever eaten. It contains all the things you want in a chili, plus slow-cooked beef for an extra tender and hearty meal! Your family will love this flavorful recipe!
In the 17 years I’ve spent feeding children, this easy cucumber salad is, hands down, the most loved vegetable side dish in my family. My children eat these marinated cucumbers like potato chips! Thankfully it’s quick and easy to make!
My husband says my superpower is recreating restaurant meals at home. (He’s right.) One of my favorite restaurant meals as a teenager was Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken. I recreated this delicious recipe and made it into a hearty salad!
What happens when you combine Korean-flavored slow-cooked short ribs…
This Indian Shredded Beef makes the most incredible rice bowls. Beef isn’t typically used in Indian cuisine, but it holds up so well to all of the bold spices and flavors!
You haven’t lived until you’ve tried this Loaded Roasted Chile Guacamole filled with charred, spicy peppers. It’s the king of guacamole.
I’ve spent over 17 years trying to get kids to eat vegetables – often with success! I created this pasta recipe for two of my toddlers, and they inhaled it! It’s not just for toddlers, though. If you’re looking for a fun way to incorporate green food into your life, you’ll love this easy pasta …
Rolling enchiladas is for suckers. Stacking is the way to go! These chicken and zucchini enchiladas are beyond delicious with the creamy green chile sauce!
After living in Europe and eating LOT of tangy German style potatoes, I fell in love with German style potato salads! Since recreating dishes is my superpower, I created my own version with a warm bacon dressing! You’ll fall in love with this salad like my family did!
Making homemade sauerkraut is easy! All you need is a bunch of cabbage, pickling salt, and a couple of quart-sized mason jars.
How often do I get the chance to post on leap day? (Well… every four years I suppose.) A special day deserves a special dish.
When you make these Tropical Fish Tacos, please PLEASE make the pineapple salsa to go with it! It goes so beautifully with the coconut-crusted fish!
Egg Curry is an easy, meatless Indian-style curry! Creamy hard cooked eggs simmered in a lovely spiced tomato gravy makes a comforting vegetarian meal any night of the week.
Pull some of those garden tomatoes out and roast them into the best tomato sauce you’ve ever had! You can use the sauce on pasta or pizza. It even freezes well!
Homemade Salsa Verde with Tomatillos is super easy to make and you can use it in SO many ways! This Mexican green salsa is made with roasted tomatillos, chile peppers, lime juice, cilantro, and onion. It even freezes well! What is salsa verde? Salsa Verde originated from Mexico and is a green salsa, usually tomatillo …
Pesto Eggplant Roll-Ups are a great way to use leftover pesto. And it might even convert an eggplant hater or two!
I think we have a few breakthroughs with this one. 1. This was the first Thai dish I’ve made at home that really tastes authentic. And by authentic, I mean what you would get at a Thai restaurant in the US. (Like most ethnic food, it probably pales in comparison to eating it in its …
These crispy pan-fried chicken tacos will become your go-to Taco Tuesday recipe! Quick, delicious and versatile, you’ll never make chicken tacos any other way after trying this easy recipe! Use roast chicken or leftovers! I’m really excited about this post. I’m so in love with crispy tacos. Not the crispy tacos made from the shells …
With nearly 75 delicious Mexican-inspired recipes on my site, it’s safe to say that I ADORE these flavors. A great salsa recipe elevates anything you put it on, and you’ll love this roasted tomatillo salsa with a twist of smoky chipotle!
Have you ever tried a Veggie Enchilada Casserole? Packed with roasted vegetables, sweet salsa and gooey cheese, it’s a wholesome and delicious twist on a classic Mexican favorite.
My little ones loved assembling these foil packet tacos and sweet potatoes make a great base for a taco! You can even take these camping!
I think Mulligatawny is one of the most underrated soups out there. It’s smooth, Indian-inspired flavor is so good! And it’s a great home for leftover chicken & rice.
I really don’t think the blogosphere needs another tortilla soup recipe. Heck, I’ve posted similar recipes already, but this one was different. (Doesn’t everyone say that?) I had an epiphany as I was making this. I’ll tell you about it in a sec. First I wanted to mention that this recipe came from Beso Restaurant, …