Whether you're hosting a taco night with friends or simply craving a delicious homemade meal, these easy Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos are sure to impress. These shredded beef tacos, also known as beef barbacoa, are slow cooked in a savory broth for several hours, also known as braising, with a blend of authentic Mexican spices until it falls apart. Barbacoa is actually a cooking technique that originated in the Caribbean. Generally it's a term used for large fatty cuts of meat that have been slow cooked or steamed for long periods of time until tender. In Mexico it's made using beef head, lamb ..read more

Nothing elevates a recipe like adding a pad of homemade roasted garlic butter before serving. You can add this compound butter on top of grilled steak or chicken, roasted vegetables, seared seafood or freshly toasted bread to add a nice mellow garlic-y flavor to your favorite dish. This is one of those recipes you'll want to make a big batch of ahead of time and keep in the freezer to have on hand. It can make any weeknight dinner special by just a little work on the front end. I like to pre-slice the butter log before freezing, so I can just break off a chunk as I need it. You can add even m ..read more

Thinly sliced chicken breasts, also known as a chicken cutlets, are such a versatile ingredient and a great protein source for creating quick meals. Meal prep a big batch once a week to add to salads, pastas, wraps or sandwiches. Here is my complete guide on how to cook thinly sliced chicken breasts including a list of my favorite chicken recipe ideas. How to slice chicken breasts There are two ways to slice whole chicken breasts into cutlets. The first is to take your sharp knife and cut through them length wise. This will make two pretty large cutlets. If you're looking for a smaller size ..read more

Quick Cheese Grits are a delicious side dish not just for breakfast. Using only six ingredients, this recipe is a simple way to add some comfort to your next meal. This quick grit recipe is my go to side dish for dinners like smoked sausage and peppers, cajun chicken, or shrimp and grits. It also makes an easy side for breakfast or brunch. One of my favorite breakfasts is having a poached or fried egg on top of these grits with a runny yolk. Reasons to love Quick Cheese Grits They only take 15 minutes to make. You can customize the type of cheese to mix in. They are a delicious side dish for ..read more

Next time you're getting groceries, pick up some store bought pizza dough (or make homemade pizza dough) and try these easy Pizza Dough Cinnamon Rolls for a sweet treat. Whenever we do pizza nights, we always have leftover pizza dough and instead of freezing it or wasting it, we will whip up a little pizza dessert. These cinnamon rolls made from pizza dough honestly have me questioning why I make my traditional cinnamon roll recipe at all. It is such a great shortcut! [feast_advanced_jump_to] Why to love Pizza Dough Cinnamon Rolls You can use store bought pizza dough. It uses pantry ingredie ..read more

Looking for a healthy Mexican vegetable side dish? This colorful vegetable medley only takes 15 minutes to make and is a perfect companion to tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and more! You can also enjoy them as is or as a vegetable fajita. Reasons to love these Mexican vegetables It uses simple ingredients and is highly customizable for whatever vegetables you have on hand. It only takes 15 minutes to make. It's a great healthy side to serve with any Mexican cuisine. Ingredients Mexican Vegetables - This recipe uses an assortment of peppers, onions, zucchini and yellow squash. You could add ..read more

This Refried Bean Quesadilla recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Simple Refried Bean Quesadilla [feast_advanced_jump_to] This is a great recipe for using up a can of refried beans, which I feel is an underrated pantry staple. I love using corn tortillas, which is not traditional for a quesadilla recipe, but i find they are less dense than flour and add a yummy corn flavor. Feel free to substitute flour tortillas. Reasons to love this recipe It uses affordable ingredients you most likely have on hand which makes it the perfect candidate for an "emergency" meal if you need to whip u ..read more

One of my favorite ways to eat packaged gnocchi is pan fried in lots of butter. These potato bite-sized dumplings get crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside. They are a quick, easy side dish as is, or spruce them up with your favorite sauce. Pan Fried Gnocchi with Parmesan and Herbs [feast_advanced_jump_to] Ingredients For this recipe I use butter, Parmesan, Italian seasoning and lemon for a "sauce", but pan-fried gnocchi is so versatile when it comes to sauce pairings. I've included some other sauce ideas further down. You can also substitute the butter for olive oil. Here are the in ..read more

These Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites are a copycat of the Starbucks egg bites recipe without the sous vide equipment! This savory copycat Starbucks egg bites recipe is a perfect grab and go breakfast for those busy mornings. The combination of the bacon and the gruyere (a hard Swiss cheese perfect for melting) is utterly delicious but feel free to use a regular Swiss cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, or even cheddar if you like. These egg bites are packed with protein and will keep you full for hours. You could even make a sandwich with them between a hearty wheat english muffin. Wondering how to ma ..read more

Pasta with peas is a great quick and easy dinner idea that uses pantry ingredients. This classic Italian recipe, Pasta e Piselli, is great as is or delicious with some meaty additions such as bacon or pancetta. I veer from the classic recipe and add some lemon at the end to brighten all of the flavors. One of the main reasons I love this recipe is it's kid friendly. I prefer using the small shell pasta because the peas get nestled in the little shell crevice like a little cup. It makes it oddly satisfying to eat. How do you make Pasta with Peas? Start by gathering your ingredients: pasta, ol ..read more