Tag: cheese

Chicken, Bean and Green Chile Empanadas

Baked Chicken, Bean and Cheese Empanadas

Do you love Mexican food, but hate the fact that all the good stuff is fried? Well, try these baked Empanadas!  I’m not saying they don’t pack some calories, but they’re definitely better than eating fast food or restaurant Mex. And obviously better on your budget. For less than $7 […]

Pigs in a Cheesy Blanket with Summer Salad!

Piggies in a Cheesy Blanket with Romain Salad

I make certain meals just to put smiles on my kiddo’s faces. Pigs in a blanket is definitely one of those meals. Although my husband confessed last night, he also loves these little piggies.  I’ll definitely say they’re better than regular old hot dogs, that’s for sure.  Oh, and excellent […]

Delicious 4 Cheese Lasagna

Deliciously Easy, Four Cheese Lasagna

Everyone has a recipe for lasagna, so I’m not gonna claim mine to be better or special. I’m just gonna give you my version and promise you that it’s easy and affordable, but most of all, delicious! On this particular night, I had leftover provolone cheese from steak sandwiches, so […]

Stuffed Chicken Thigh, Wrapped in Bacon

Stuffed Chicken Thighs, wrapped in Bacon. Oh my!

WARNING! WARNING! This recipe is not light on calories. But come on! Sometimes you just gotta live a little. I mean really; bacon, cream cheese, rice and chicken…you just can’t go wrong! And by the way, this is a great recipe to use up leftover rice. You see, we eat […]

Banana Pepper Poppers

Banana Pepper Poppers & Chicken Enchilada Soup!

This whole meal idea started when I bought a bunch of little banana chiles. I didn’t know what to do with them, but then I thought, POPPERS! I love cream cheese and I love poppers. Plus, since banana chiles are more mild than jalapeno, it would be a rare opportunity […]

Pork Loin with Twice Baked Potato

Pork Tenderloin & Broccoli Cheese Twice Baked Potato

I regularly find pork loin on sale at my local discount grocery store. Usually, I have to buy two loins, but for 2.99 a lb, I’ll gladly oblige. Know what I mean? It’s completely worth it, right? Loin is that special, tender meat that almost everyone loves. However, it can […]