Southwest salad is full of fresh vegetables, beans, cheese, and chicken seasoned with taco seasoning and smoked paprika. The creamy cilantro dressing and chopped green onions on top make this salad a delicious Mexican masterpiece. Perfect for backyard barbecues in the summer, a quick and easy meal, or a delicious packed lunch! Grilled Chicken Southwest Salad With my recipe for southwest salad, you get the protein from chicken and beans mixed with healthy veggies and greens to make this a great main course. It has a slightly spicy mixture of taco seasoning and smoked paprika and a tangy taste ..read more

Sopapillas are crispy, airy, delicious deep-fried pastries, that have been rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with a drizzle of honey. These dough pillows are impossible to resist and with my recipe, you can have them ready to serve in minutes with just a handful of ingredients. Homemade Sopapillas Recipe Sopapillas in translation from Spanish, mean “little pillows”, and thats the most accurate way to describe them. Beautiful pillows of fried dough rolled in cinnamon sugar, and they are impossible to resist. Every time I travel to Mexico, I just can’t get enough. These pastries are so easy ..read more

Sopapilla Cheesecake is made with a thick rich layer of cheesecake between crescent dough topped with a cinnamon sugar mixture. Cheesecake is one of my family’s favorite desserts and this one takes it to the next level with double the amount of cream cheese and a buttery sweet topping. The layers of crescent dough are a delicious surprise and it means you do not have to worry about your cheesecake cracking. Best Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe I like to make sure every recipe is as simple as possible, so it is easy for everyone to recreate it. My recipes never require a fancy machine or incredib ..read more

Cottage Cheese Bread is a simple, flavorful, and easy gluten-free and high-protein recipe, made with just a handful of ingredients. You can toss it all together in minutes and it will be ready to eat in less than an hour! All you need is some cottage cheese, eggs, rolled oats, olive oil, and baking powder with some lemon zest, strawberry powder, and salt for flavor. For more healthy, and colorful breakfasts try our Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding and the homemade Crockpot Yogurt. Some say you have to mix the dry ingredients first and then add them to the wet mixture. I say, just toss all the ing ..read more

Mint Chocolate Chip Fudge is made with a fudgy brownie layer, a thick layer of creamy mint fudge, and topped with sweet and crunchy chocolate chips. The perfect chocolate mint dessert to serve for St. Patrick’s Day or another holiday season with its festive bright green color and delicious flavors. I love making fudges, among my favorites, include No Bake Nutella Fudge, Pumpkin Fudge, and Patriotic Fudge. Mint Chocolate Chip Fudge First, make the fudgy mint brownies with flour, melted chocolate chips, cocoa powder, peppermint extract, eggs, butter, sugar, and the secret ingredient ..read more

Burrata Bruschetta is a delicious, creamy spread of burrata cheese and cherry tomatoes in garlicky olive oil served on crusty bread. The tangy tomato mixture is made with fresh tomatoes and served on classic bruschetta. It is a great appetizer or starter for a special dinner. Or serve it as a snack or a light lunch anytime, this would go hand in hand with our Italian chopped salad or fresh Italian tomato salad! First, slice tomatoes in half and drizzle on extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F. In t ..read more

Cooked Salmon Poke Bowl is made with honey garlic salmon, served on top of sushi rice, crunchy veggies, fruits, and a drizzle of spicy mayo. A delicious way to enjoy salmon poke without worrying about eating raw fish,  Even with sushi-grade fish (the highest quality fish), some do not like eating it raw, so this dish is perfect.  Topped with spicy mayo and crunchy sesame seeds with a variety of veggies and fruits, you get an array of delicious flavors in every bite. If you love salmon, you must try our Brown Sugar Baked Salmon, or our Teriyaki Salmon, you can even use it ..read more

Shrimp Salad Sliders are fast and easy to make, with a creamy and cheesy shrimp and veggies filling, delicious to eat for an appetizer, snack, or side dish. You could even turn these into a meal with some veggies and pasta or rice on the side. Each shrimp salad sandwich is full of cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and minced shrimp with buttery garlic sauce on a sweet Hawaiian roll. For the perfect appetizer spread, check out these Honey Garlic Chicken Wings, and the crispiest Chip Covered Chicken Tenders. This recipe is based on our highly popular Shrimp Salad Recipe. To make the sliders, ju ..read more

Cheesecake Chia Pudding is a healthy, creamy, and delicious recipe, easily made in different flavors, perfect for breakfast or dessert. I love chia pudding, and you can find my classic versions, like Matcha, Mango, and Strawberry, but the addition of cottage cheese, takes it to another level of tasty. The first chia seed pudding dates back to the Aztecs in 3500 BC. The healthy seed was a staple food with other grains and liquid for porridge or pudding. They were also ground into flour to be used for baking and thickening. In fact, they even made chia seed cakes over the open fire. Often, chi ..read more

Blueberry Margarita is a spiced-up version of your regular cocktail! Fruity and refreshing, it spells fun just like how you want your next summer party to be! I love blueberries because they are tart yet sweet. It is one of those flavors that will taste good in anything. I usually incorporate it in oatmeal pancakes, French toast casserole, and banana bread! And now, it is time to make it into a cocktail. Homemade Blueberry Margarita Blueberry Margarita tastes good and refreshing as it looks! It is blueberry season once again and though you can technically enjoy this fruit throughout the year ..read more