I love tortilla chips with salsa, queso, gauc or really any dip. I have been wanting to try and try my own homemade tortilla chips, so I finally gave it a whirl! It’s super easy and they paired perfectly with gauc and our tacos. First heat oil in a pan. Simply take tortillas and cutContinue reading “Homemade Tortilla Chips”
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Crispy Pork Belly
I decided to try and make more own crispy pork belly and see if it can be as good as my dad’s. I started by cutting my slices of pork belly into chunks. I seasoned them with salt and pepper. Then placed in them in a pot with water and bay leaves. I brought theContinue reading “Crispy Pork Belly”
Chinese Green Beans
Does anyone else love the green beans from Chinese restaurants/buffets? I wanted to try to recreate my own version – it turned out pretty good. I mean, I am about to share the recipe with you, so definitely would recommend giving it a try! Started by trimming the ends off 1 lb. of French greenContinue reading “Chinese Green Beans”
Oven Baked Red Snapper
After browsing me two go to apps, The Foot Network App and Pinterest, here is how our oven baked red snapper came together. I think it turned out really good! (but always room for improvement lol) I started by preheating the oven to 400 degrees. I dried the fish with a paper towel to removeContinue reading “Oven Baked Red Snapper”
Baked Tomatoes and Goat Cheese Pasta
The tomato a feta baked pasta has been trending for a while now. But while watching Food Network Ree Drummond decided to put a twist on this food trend and use goat cheese. So naturally I needed to try the goat as well! I used Ree’s recipe as a guide, and created this delicious dinnerContinue reading “Baked Tomatoes and Goat Cheese Pasta”
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
I was given some fresh produce from a co-workers garden and jalapeños were in the mix. I am not a huge spicy person, but thought this was the perfect time to try a bacon wrapped jalapeño popper. Again, who doesn’t enjoy something wrapped in bacon?!? With ingredients I had at home, here is how theyContinue reading “Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers”
Beer Battered Fish Tacos
I made fish tacos not too long ago with a tempura batter. This time around, I used a beer batter and they turned out SOOO much better. They were perfect. Essentially, I followed the same recipe with a few changes. I had cod filets on a paper towel trying to soak up most of theContinue reading “Beer Battered Fish Tacos”
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
I have eaten crock pot mac and cheese many times, but never made myself. I thought I give it a go one night when I knew I wouldn’t want cook dinner after coming home from the gym. (I was right, I did not feel like cooking and was so thankful I used the crock pot!)Continue reading “Crock Pot Mac and Cheese”
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Wednesday nights were always spaghetti nights with the family, pre covid of course, at my grandparents. Since quarantine I try to continue pasta Wednesdays! This past week, spaghetti with a red sauce and meatballs were on the menu. I took the recipe mom that taught me ( and that grandpa taught her) and used whatContinue reading “Homemade Spaghetti Sauce”
Bacon Wrapped Pickles
Last item I decided to wrap in bacon was pickles! I was hoping to wrap pickle spears, but I only had the flat sandwich spears, so I made it work LOL. All you need is pickles and bacon. The oven was preheating to 400. I wrapped each pickle with bacon and then placed them onContinue reading “Bacon Wrapped Pickles”
