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Beef and Bean Burritos

March 29, 2020 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Like most people I have been home for two weeks . All I can think about is my favorite Mexican restaurant , I just want cheese dip and margaritas! To satisfy my cravings I dug around in my pantry to see what I had and came up with these Beef and Bean Burritos . Everyone finds comfort in different food, mine is tacos and burritos . Don’t judge me , it’s a guilty pleasure LOL. Seriously , this is super simple to cook and what burritos are not eaten they can be wrapped and frozen. These Beef and bean burritos can be popped in the microwave and make the perfect lunch. If you love Mexican food check out my Easy Fresh Salsa, it is so good.

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Banana Oat Muffins

March 25, 2020 by Debbie Leave a Comment

These Banana Oat Muffins came to be because I am trying to stay out of the stores and use what we have on hand. What crazy times we are living in. I have an autistic son that eats a banana everyday for breakfast and he isn’t happy with me for not having fresh bananas. Sure hope these muffins will replace his morning banana but we will see , he is such a creature of habit. If you have some over ripe bananas and have never baked with them this is the perfect recipe to start with. I am a huge fan of cooking with ripe bananas check out my Banana Oatmeal Chocolate chip cookies.

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Pantry Chicken Spaghetti

March 13, 2020 by Debbie 6 Comments

This Pantry Chicken Spaghetti is a great meal to prepare for your family and all the ingredients can be kept in the pantry. It is creamy and full of flavor and your family will love it . This is a great quick dish if you are in a pinch or trying to clean out your pantry. Necessity is the mother of invention and I have learned to keep my pantry stocked and know how to use the goods when needed. Living on the Gulf Coast my entire life and having survived a few natural disasters has taught me a lot. I always keep a rotating stock of canned goods of all varieties . This Pantry Chicken Spaghetti is a great example but another is my basic Tuna Casserole .

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Lemon Cream Cheese Crescents

March 10, 2020 by Debbie 11 Comments

These Lemon Cream Cheese Crescents are a lemon lovers dream ! I could not stop eating these..really I couldn’t . These buttery flaky crescents just melt in you mouth. The filling is full of lemon flavor but slightly sweet. I originally made these for a weekend brunch but it turned into a snack and even a dessert . Really this little crescents are very versatile an super easy to make.

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Reuben Egg Rolls

March 4, 2020 by Debbie 13 Comments

I fell in love with Reuben Egg Rolls while on a trip and had to make some . This past February I went on a girls trip to Destin , Florida. Why a beach trip in February? Because it is BEAUTIFUL anytime of year!! While there we ate at local Irish restaurant and I was introduced to these Reuben Egg Rolls . They were amazing! Even the picky eaters in my group liked them. I knew when I got home I needed to replicate these babies. My family adored them including my young great nephew . These would be great for any occasion that snacks are required and would be perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Another great dish for parties and much easier is my Pineapple Jalapeno Meatballs . …

Pimento and Cheese Sausage Balls

February 21, 2020 by Debbie 15 Comments

These Pimento and Cheese Sausage Balls are added to my list of favorite bite size snacks. I am obsessed with my Smoked Gouda and Pimento Cheese and making all sorts of goodies with it. This is my latest addition to the list but feel free to use your favorite store bought version. When cream cheese and pimento cheese is added to this sausage ball it really gives it a great creamy texture. The flavor is amazing also but if you like something with a pop of flavor use spicy sausage but the regular is perfect for me.

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Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

February 17, 2020 by Debbie 18 Comments

Say Hello to the most decadent breakfast anyone could ask for. I mean just look how beautiful this Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast is!! As beautiful as this plate of wonderful is it taste even better. When was the last time you had french toast that the syrup was optional? Seriously,I love syrup as much as the next person but this strawberry cream cheese filling is so yummy all by itself. This breakfast/brunch is so simple you will want it all the time but it is good enough for those special occasions like Mother’s Day or Easter Brunch.

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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

February 10, 2020 by Debbie 16 Comments

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya has always been on a regular rotation at my house, It is pure Louisiana comfort food. Here is the thing about traditional dishes from Louisiana, they are as diverse as the person cooking it. I can ask five of my neighbors to cook Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya and they will all be a bit different . The only thing that will have in common is rice, meat and possibly the Holy Trinity of vegetables . In Louisiana almost all traditional dishes start with onions , bell pepper and celery dubbed the Holy Trinity.

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Chili Cheese Dip

February 3, 2020 by Debbie 1 Comment

Do you ever taste something and it brings you back to your childhood? This Chili Cheese Dip brings me back to my early teenage years . I know I proclaim that Tuna Casserole was the first official dish I learned to cook but this dip came way before that casserole. My parents used to have a lot of parties and I was in charge of this easy slow cooker dip . Back then we called it Barnyard Dip, it made it seem more rustic and special LOL. So remember if you want a cheese dip so simple even a kid can make it , this recipe is for you.

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Meatballs and Brown Gravy

January 26, 2020 by Debbie 26 Comments

These Meatballs and Brown Gravy is a go to dish at my house and I have been making it for years. After tweaks this is finally what has evolved . I don’t know if I have mentioned before but I have a husband and 3 teenage sons that all have hearty appetites. If it was up to them we would have large slabs of meat every night for supper, like prime rib, steaks or even several slabs of ribs . Since our budget can’t afford such luxuries on a regular basis I have come up with several tasty options that are still filling, delicious and most of all easy. I have gotten very creative with ground meat over the years from when our budget was very tight. This is still one of my family’s favorite dishes served over rice and with my Southern Smoky Green Beans.

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