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Green chile and chicken burritos covered with a creamy cheesy sauce are perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a company meal. These smothered chicken burritos received cheers and two thumbs up all the way around the table when I made them last week. My boys have already asked when we can make them again. While I tend to take issue with slow-cooker recipes that also involve the stove or oven, I love this one both for the convenience and for the flavor that the slow-cooker gives the chicken....

Good luck resisting snickers ice cream: peanut butter ice cream swirled with luscious caramel sauce, and bursting with pieces of snickers bars. Sometimes you just need to indulge yourself! Candy Bar Ice Cream There are many ice cream manufacturers who make some version of Snickers ice cream, but there’s nothing in the grocery store freezers that equals the deliciousness of homemade! Don’t be intimidated by the idea of making it either, it’s beyond simple!...

I stumbled onto this recipe a while back on Jenn ‘s site and I knew immediately that my husband would love this kicked up version of coleslaw. He and my oldest son are crazy about Sriracha sauce. I served this with some simple grilled chicken and potato fries for an easy Saturday night dinner. I really wanted to make this good and spicy for them and as a result, I added way more Sriracha than I can tolerate....

Sweet cream drizzled over fluffy shaved ice creates the most refreshing treat I could’ve imagined. I haven’t had a snow cone in years and this is certain to be the very best snow cone you’ve ever tasted. My kids went nuts over it and I grinned imagining all the possibilities. The very same day that my friend Meseidy shared her recipe for Puerto Rican shaved ice , I ordered this Shaved Ice Machine ....

The best ever gluten free chocolate cake is a rich chocolate cake that is fluffy and light with a perfect crumb; this cake almost melts in your mouth. You would NEVER guess that this is a gluten-free cake. Almost as exciting as the delicious richness of the cake is the fact that this is a very simple, one-bowl cake that comes together in just a few minutes time. Gluten Free Chocolate Cake This gluten free chocolate cake recipe works beautifully as cupcakes as well for birthday parties and other get togethers....

With flavorful salmon nestled on a bed of baby greens, fresh herbs, glass noodles, avocado, crunchy cabbage and carrots, pickled broccoli and a to-die-for chili lime dressing, this Asian Salmon Salad is a showstopper. This is a salad to get very excited for – just ask my friends and family. I’ve been shouting about it for months, and I’m thrilled to be sharing it with you at last. Asian Salmon Salad Yes, I did just call this salad exciting and I truly mean it....

Creamy homemade ranch dressing coats every bite of pasta and vegetables in this Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad. Sprinkled throughout with bacon and cheddar cheese, my kids went absolutely nuts over this salad. My meat-craving children would happily choose tacos , enchiladas , or even sandwiches , over a pasta salad most of the time. So, you can imagine my surprise when they dove into this Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad for second helpings and polished off almost the entire recipe in one sitting!...

Blueberry peach cobbler bursts with juicy, fresh peaches and the sweet pop of blueberries under a tender, golden brown cobbler crust. This homey, comforting dessert takes no time to whip up and tastes like pure summer. Peach Blueberry Cobbler Nothing will ever beat the experience of biting into a super ripe summer peach and having the juice run down your chin, but this blueberry peach cobbler is a pretty close second....

Crispy fries and melting cheese curds are topped with flavorful sausage gravy and an over-easy fried egg to create this unforgettable Breakfast Poutine. I tasted poutine for the first time while visiting Montreal a few years ago. It was love at first bite. Poutine starts with hot fries, gooey cheese curds, and a scattering of whichever toppings you like best. Then a rich gravy is poured over the top. Much like the way I dreamed up Frito Pie Huevos Rancheros , I had the idea for a sausage gravy covered Breakfast Poutine and I simply had to try it....

Crisp potatoes, scrambled eggs, Canadian bacon, onions and red peppers made for a terrific hot breakfast . I was craving Huevos Rancheros , but I needed to work with what was in the house. I didn’t have any pre-baked potatoes in the refrigerator and I definitely did not have time to roast potatoes. So, it was time to break out the frozen potatoes. Ingredients ▢ 2 cups southern style hash browns or frozen diced potatoes ▢ 8 eggs lightly scrambled in a bowl and set aside ▢ 8 thin slices Canadian bacon ▢ 2 tablespoons diced red bell peppers or rehydrated thinly sliced 1" long strips ▢ 1/2 small yellow onion diced small ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil ▢ Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper ▢ Optional: Salsa Instructions Drizzle olive oil into a heated non-stick skillet....

Buttermilk Syrup is creamy, rich with brown sugar, buttermilk, and butter, and somewhat reminiscent of caramel. However, it isn’t nearly as sweet as a traditional caramel sauce and it’s pure breakfast heaven when poured over a stack of hot pancakes. Homemade Syrup While my cousin Hannah was visiting me in Phoenix several years ago, we tried out some new restaurants. One of the meals we enjoyed most involved waffles with buttermilk syrup....

Perfectly crisp on top and irresistibly soft inside, these Cinnamon Cookies are a fabulous blend of warm cinnamon and sweet sugar. Cinnamon Cookies These cinnamon cookies are the perfect afternoon snack with your morning coffee or an afternoon cup of tea. I came up with these while playing with our family cookie recipes to create gluten-free variations for a friend. I wanted a version of classic Snickerdoodle cookies that could be made with butter alone, eliminating the traditional shortening in that recipe....

Cottage cheese dip is a great tasting savory snack that just happens to be high protein and good for you, too! Scoop it up with cracker, crudités, bread, or chicken bites, but do make it! Cottage Cheese Dip Cottage cheese is just having a great big moment of fame lately, isn’t it? And I am so very much here for it. I love cottage cheese. I eat it pretty much every day, so whenever I learn of a new way to enjoy it, I’m likely to try that immediately....

Filled with ground beef, pasta, peppers, and jalapenos, the Cowboy Pasta Salad is a hearty, spicy, pasta salad perfect for the meat-lover in your life. Serve this pasta warm or at room temp for an easy lunch or dinner. Pasta salads are my favorite kind of meal for summer lunches and dinners. And this one is an awesome dish for potlucks and barbecues because it holds so nicely at room temperature....

Sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, salty bacon, a splash of hot sauce and lime are all tossed together in a simple sauce to make this Creamed Corn with Peppers and Bacon. When I was challenged to use Philadelphia Cream Cheese in a twist on a recipe, I immediately knew which recipe I wanted to play with this time. One of my very favorite snacks is Elote (Hot Mexican Corn Dip) , a recipe I’ve made countless times and adapted from Elote restaurant in Sedona, AZ....

This Cafe Rio copycat recipe for Creamy Tomatillo Salad Dressing is creamy, tangy, and just the teeniest bit spicy. It’s perfect for drizzling over salads or tacos , or for dipping fresh vegetables . Cafe Rio Salad Dressing Do you love Cafe Rio ? The obsession people have with this Mexican restaurant and their fresh food options is real and my family has really missed Cafe Rio since we moved to Ohio....

Chunks of tender chicken, crunchy dill pickles, fresh green onions, and parsley are tossed with a creamy, tangy, dill pickle dressing to make this chicken salad. Served with crackers and chips, layered in a sandwich or a lettuce wrap, or eaten with a fork, dill pickle chicken salad is a big win for pickle lovers. Pickle Chicken Salad I am fairly certain that I will never tire of dill pickles – and that includes recipes that call for an abundance of them....

Dill Pickle Soup is a creamy, potato chowder style soup, loaded with dill pickles and plenty of flavor. I can pretty much guarantee that you’ve never tasted anything like this! Every so often, you run across a recipe that grabs your attention and simply doesn’t let go. The first time I saw Dill Pickle Soup mentioned, I did a double-take and wondered what on earth it would taste like. Then I heard some friends raving about this soup and decided I needed to try it myself....

Ready in just 15 minutes, this Egg Drop Soup is loaded with feathery wisps of egg in a classic, savory broth. The first time I made it, my kids devoured every single sip. And, they requested it again the very next day for lunch. Now, it’s one of my favorite low effort, high reward recipes for a midday meal or last-minute craving. I love finding new ways to recreate my family’s favorite restaurant dishes....

Saucy, tender, irresistible Country Style BBQ Ribs are a dinner favorite year-round. Best of all, you can make country style ribs in the oven for an easy weeknight meal. What Exactly Are Country-Style Pork Ribs? Country-style ribs aren’t really ribs at all. Did you know that? They are typically thick strips cut from pork shoulder – specifically from the fatty, muscular section of the shoulder blade near the loin. You may also see them labeled in stores as pork shoulder country-style ribs....