Author Archive for Melissa

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 Chicken Soup
1 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
1 [...]

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 of Cream of [...]

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
3 Cups of Non-dairy [...]

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 Red Kidney [...]

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 strips
1 Medium to [...]

Noodle Cabbage Salad

This salad contains a unique blend of flavors everyone seems to love. Great for pot-luck dinners or large gatherings.
Ingredients:

1 Head of Cabbage, chopped  or  1 bag of shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
4-6 Green Onions, sliced
1 Package of Ramen Noodles, either Oriental or Beef flavored
1/2 Cup of Sliced Almonds, toasted
3 Tablespoons of Sunflower Seeds

Dressing:

3 Tablespoons of [...]

Hot Fudge Cake

Hot fudge cake is a rich, chocolate dessert everyone seems to love. Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Ingredients:

1 Cup of Flour
3/4 Cup of Sugar
6 Tablespoons of Baking Cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons of Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon of Salt
1/2 Cup of Milk
2 Tablespoons of Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
1 Cup of Brown [...]

Pam’s Caramel Bars

Sweet chocolate and caramel combine to make this rich and delicious treat.
Ingredients:

1  -  Box German Cake Mix
1  -  5.5 to 6 oz. Can of Condensed Milk, divided
1  -  14 oz Bag of Caramels
1  -  12 oz Bag of Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
3/4 Cup Butter

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt butter and add to cake mix along with [...]