Loaded Fiesta Potato Bowls

Loaded Fiesta Potato Bowls are an easy way to turn simple ingredients into a filling, flavorful dinner. Crispy roasted potatoes are piled with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, fresh tomato, avocado and plenty of shredded cheese, then finished with salsa and sour cream. I love meals like this because everyone can build their bowl…

Beef Patty Melts

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (make 4 patties) 1 onion, thinly sliced 8 slices bread (rye or sandwich bread) 8 slices provolone or Swiss cheese 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Salt, pepper Instructions Form 4 beef patties, season with salt + pepper, cook until done. In skillet, sauté onions with Worcestershire until caramelized….

Easy Baked Fish Tacos

These easy fish tacos are made with flaky baked fish, crisp cabbage, fresh pico de gallo, and a creamy homemade taco sauce. They’re fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Servings: 4-6Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20–25 minutes Ingredients: For the Fish 2 lbs tilapia or rainbow trout fillets 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 tbsp olive…

Mexican Cornbread

Mexican cornbread is one of those easy sides that makes just about any comfort food dinner better. This version is soft and golden with cheddar cheese, green chiles, jalapeños, onion and red bell pepper baked right in. It has just enough sweetness to balance the savory flavors and a little kick without being overwhelmingly spicy….

Catalina Taco Salad

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped Chopped romaine lettuce (about 1 heart or 2–3 cups) 2–3 tomatoes, chopped 1 can ranch style beans, drained if desired Fritos, to taste Catalina dressing, to taste Shredded cheddar cheese, to taste Preparation Brown ground beef in a large skillet over…

Chipotle Chicken Tacos

For marinade/consomé:  •4-6 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped  •1 can rotel •1/4 c olive oil (add more if needed) •3 tsp cumin •2 tsp smoked paprika •2 tsp garlic salt  •2 tbsp chili powder •2 tbsp minced garlic  •1 tbsp onion powder  •1 tsp lemon pepper  •1/2 tsp ground cloves  •1/2 c fresh lime juice…

Pesto Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs thin boneless skinless chicken breast  Garlic powder to taste Seasoned salt to taste Black pepper to taste 2 small jars basil pesto Shredded or sliced mozzarella, provolone or Italian blend cheese Preparation: Preheat oven to 375. Place chicken in 9×13 baking dish coated with nonstick spray. Season chicken with garlic powder, seasoned…

Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1.5 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil  1 bell pepper, chopped  1 onion, chopped  8 oz cream cheese 1- 16 oz jar red salsa 1 package yellow or white corn tortillas  1- 16 oz jar salsa verde  16 oz shredded cheese of choice  Preparation:  Heat large skillet over…

Salisbury Meatballs

Ingredients: 2- 18 oz packages frozen angus meatballs 3/4 onion, thinly sliced  2 tbsp olive oil  3 tbsp butter 1 packet brown gravy mix 32 oz beef broth  2 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 c warm water 1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce  2-3 tbsp ketchup (I used sugar free spicy primal) 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion…

Nana’s Meatloaf 

Nana’s Meatloaf is one of those old fashioned dinners that instantly feels like home. It’s made with simple ingredients, plenty of seasoning and that sweet and tangy ketchup glaze that gets perfectly sticky as it bakes. This is the kind of recipe I grew up with and still love making today. Nothing fancy, just a…