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Apr 12, 2023

Bacon and Guacamole Grilled Cheese

This bacon and guacamole grilled cheese sandwich will satisfy your craving for something melty, crispy, and irresistable. 

Grilled Cheese sandwiches on a blue plate.

 

This grilled cheese sandwich is made with four kinds of cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh and spicy guacamole. 

Apr 11, 2023

Pepperoni and Mushroom Pan Pizza

This easy-to-make pepperoni and mushroom pan pizza has a soft and airy crumb and a crispy outer crust and can be ready to eat in just four hours from start to finish. 

Pepperoni and Mushroom Pan Pizza on a cooling rack.


This pizza is like a focaccia, with a little less olive oil, topped like a pizza. The dough is super flexible, and can be baked right away or refrigerated and baked the next day. 

Apr 8, 2023

Homemade Taco Seasoning for Ground Beef Tacos

This homemade taco seasoning mix is easy to put together, and it works just like the taco seasoning you buy in packets.


Three tacos in a bowl.



One batch of this taco seasoning is enough for making six one pound batches of taco meat. I just keep the mixture sealed in the pantry and grab it when I want to make ground beef tacos. 

Apr 5, 2023

Garlic and Chive Flower Buns

These steamed garlic and chive flower buns contain twists and layers filled with sweet crispy garlic and fresh chopped chives. 

Huā Juǎn with garlic and chives on a black plate.

 


These buns are fun to make and delicious to eat. They are made with the dough you would use to make any steamed bun, such as gua bao (the folded bun), mantou (unstuffed), or stuffed steamed buns (baozi). 

Apr 4, 2023

Caesar Tartlets with Sweet Garlic Butter Crusts

These Caesar Salad Tartlets with Sweet Garlic Butter Crusts are a wonderful first course to any dinner. 

Caesar Tartlets with Sweet Garlic Butter Crusts on plates.


How elegant would it be to serve these Caesar Tartlets with Sweet Garlic Butter Crusts at a dinner party? Your guests would be blown away. 

Apr 2, 2023

Mini Chicken Empanadas with Cheese and Chiles

These mini chicken empanadas with cheese and chiles are the perfect game day snack. It was really difficult not to devour more than my share of these when I pulled them out of the oven. 

Mini Chicken Empanadas with Cheese and Chiles on a blue plate.



They are ridiculously tasty... and so easy peasy to make! 

Apr 1, 2023

Chinese Jamaican Stir-Fried Beef and Carrots

This Chinese Jamaican Stir-Fried Beef and Carrots recipe is filled with tender marinated beef and crunchy carrots, and tossed in a delicious peppery West Indian hot sauce. 

Chinese Jamaican Stir-Fried Beef and Carrots in a white bowl.


This recipe has a simple list of ingredients and is one of the easiest stir-fry dishes to make. The flavors are a fusion of Chinese and Jamaican ingredients.