Author Archive for Melissa
Grilled Fiesta Chicken Sandwich
This Fiesta Chicken Sandwich is bursting with flavor and very filling. I came across a basic recipe and added my own touch to it to create this hearty treat. Give it a try, you won’t be sorry! Ingredients: 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Mrs. Dash to taste (optional) 2 Tbsp of Taco Sauce 2 Tbsp [...]
Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe
Another family favorite of ours is this wonderfully rich Dirt Cake Recipe. Serve this one at your next get-together and I can almost guarantee there won’t be any leftovers. Ingredients: 1 lb. Oreo cookies 8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened 3 Cups Milk 1 teaspoon Vanilla 12 oz. Container of Cool Whip 1 Cup Powdered Sugar [...]
Fruit Platter Pizza
With Spring and Summer coming, I wanted to share this Fruit Platter Pizza recipe that we enjoy. Ingredients for crust: 1 (8oz) Package Jiffy Yellow Cake Mix 1 Egg 2 Tablespoons of brown sugar 2 Tablespoons of water 2 Tablespoons of butter 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Ingredients for topping: 1 (12oz) package of cream [...]
Give Macaroni and Cheese A Kick – Spicy Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
This Spicy Tomato Macaroni and Cheese is one of our new favorite side dish recipes and could not be easier to make! We have used it in the place of regular macaroni and cheese as well as a side dish to ham, pork tenderloin, pork chops and chicken. The blend of flavors is excellent and [...]
Easy Chicken Enchiladas
This is an easy chicken enchilada recipe you can make when in a hurry. Depending on how you portion them, this recipe will make anywhere from 4-8 enchiladas. Ingredients: 3 3/4 Cup Cooked, Shredded Chicken 1 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion 1 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder 3-4 Cups Monterey Jack Cheese 1 10oz. Can Cream of [...]
Vegetable Casserole
This vegetable casserole is quick to throw together and is very similar to green bean casserole. The different vegetables and cheese mix it up a bit and make for a great side dish the whole family will love. Ingredients: 1 16oz. Package of Frozen Vegetables – cauliflower, broccoli and carrots, thawed and drained 1 Can [...]
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Homemade hot chocolate mix is easy to make and tastes much better than most mixes you can buy in the store. This is a basic recipe that is great as it is, but you can also experiment with the ingredients to find your perfect blend. Ingredients: 5 Cups of Powdered Milk 2 Cups of Sugar [...]
Simple Vegetable Soup
This simple vegetable soup is a family recipe that has been passed down, but never written down. It has been highly requested, but there are some ingredients I cannot give you quantities for as I just know by looking if it’s the right amount. All I can say is that you need to experiment and [...]
Simple Taco Salad
This taco salad recipe is quick to throw together when you are in a hurry and will feed a number of people. Ingredients: 1 lb. of Ground Beef 1 Medium Head of Lettuce, chopped or torn 1 Large Tomato, diced 4-5 Green Onions, sliced or 1 Medium Red or Yellow Onion, diced 1 Can of [...]
Chicken Fajitas
This is one of the best homemade chicken fajita recipes that I have come across. If you have one that you feel is better, I would love to have you share it with me by either leaving a comment or via the Contact form. Ingredients: 3-4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 1-2 Green Peppers, sliced into [...]


