What do you do with a mountain of leftover mashed potatoes? You know, mashed potatoes. As in, your husband signed up to bring the world’s worst reheatable dish for the company Thanksgiving dinner, rather than something that his wife makes well and something that people will actually eat. Those mashed potatoes. So, what do you do with the leftovers? Well,… View Post
Step-by-Step: Making Pizza Rolls
This week I made pizza rolls for lunch for the first time in a long time. We used to have them nearly every week, usually alternating them with our weekly pizza for a change of pace. I came to realize that most people just thought we were making the microwavable pizza rolls. No, these are much better. They’re probably more… View Post
How to Bake Soft, Chewy Cookies
I thought that with the holidays fast approaching, this would be the perfect time to share my tips for baking soft, chewy cookies. If you’re a crunchy-cookie lover, this isn’t the post for you. However, if you’re like me and love soft, chewy cookies, read on. It took me years to figure out how to make cookies that stay soft… View Post
Works for Me Wednesday: How to Peel an Avacado
I love to make homemade guacamole to go with some of our favorite Mexican dishes. I used to peel the avocado like you would a potato, then, I read in a magazine how you’re supposed to peel them. Wow! It’s so easy now! First you slice the avocado lengthwise until you hit the seed. Then, you curve the knife around,… View Post
Recipe: Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken quesadillas are a family favorite and probably one of my most requested meals. We love having them with a side of Spanish rice and refried beans, guacamole and sweet corn cake. Chicken Quesadillas 1 package boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3-4) 1 can Rotel tomatoes 2 c Mexican blend cheese 10 flour tortillas butter for frying quesadillas Browning sauce for… View Post