There are some people who just seem to make the world a little brighter, and Dolly Parton was certainly one of them. In her memory, I want to share a Dolly-inspired recipe each day this week. Dolly was loved by so many people, not only for her incredible talent, but for the genuinely kind and…
Hot Honey Pepperoni & Goat Cheese Pizza
There’s something about sweet, spicy and salty together that makes a pizza hard to stop eating, and this Hot Honey Pepperoni & Goat Cheese Pizza has all three. Crispy pepperoni and bubbly mozzarella keep it classic, while creamy goat cheese and a drizzle of hot honey give it a little something extra. Using refrigerated pizza…
Easy Taco Pizza
If you love tacos and pizza, this easy Taco Pizza is the best of both worlds. It starts with refrigerated pizza dough, so there’s no homemade crust or complicated prep involved. Just add plenty of cheese, seasoned taco meat, peppers, onion, green chiles and tomatoes, then bake until everything is hot, bubbly and golden. I…
Antipasto Pasta Salad
If you love all the little bites on an antipasto platter, this pasta salad brings them together in one big bowl. Salami, pepperoni, two kinds of cheese, olives, pepperoncini, artichokes and roasted red peppers are tossed with rotini and a simple homemade Italian dressing. It’s colorful, flavorful and easy to make ahead, which makes it…
30 Days of September Photo Challenge
I thought we’d start something fun this month and do a monthly photo challenge! And since this is Texas Girl Cooks, you know there had to be a little food mixed in along the way! The 30 Days of September Photo Challenge is all about noticing and capturing the little things that make this time…
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice doesn’t have to be boring! This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Rice is buttery, savory and just creamy enough to feel like comfort food while still keeping things light and low carb. Garlic, Parmesan and a little cream cheese give it tons of flavor without overpowering whatever you’re serving alongside it. It’s especially good…
Loaded Broccoli Chicken Bake
If you love a loaded baked potato with plenty of cheese, bacon and sour cream, this easy Loaded Broccoli Chicken Bake gives you all those cozy flavors without the potatoes. Tender chicken and broccoli are tossed in a creamy, cheesy sauce, then topped with even more cheddar and crispy bacon. This is also one of…
Beef & Potato Fideo
There’s just something about a big pot of fideo simmering on the stove that feels like pure comfort food. This Beef & Potato Fideo is hearty, flavorful and made with simple ingredients that come together in one pot. Ground beef, tender potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and toasted fideo simmer in a savory beef and tomato broth…
Caramel Apple Nachos with Sprinkles
These Caramel Apple Nachos are such a fun little treat for a cozy Halloween movie night! Crisp apples are piled onto a platter, drizzled with gooey caramel and topped with chocolate chips and colorful Halloween sprinkles. They take just a few minutes to make, which makes them perfect when you want something festive without actually…
Keto Pizza Dough
There’s something deeply unfair about going low carb and having pizza be one of the first things you’re supposed to give up. Thankfully, we’re not doing that around here. This easy Keto Pizza Dough gives you that pizza-night feeling without all the carbs. The crust has golden, crispy edges with a softer, chewy center, and…
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