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This beloved family recipe for Grandma’s Chili Verde and Spanish Rice is a soul-warming tribute to traditional home cooking—full of bold flavors, slow-simmered comfort, and heartfelt simplicity. The Chili Verde features roasted green chiles, jalapeños, tomatillos, and garlic blended into a vibrant, tangy sauce that perfectly complements tender, browned pork. Paired with fluffy, golden Spanish […]
This Chicken and Rice Soup is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for cooler weather or when you’re craving a bowl of something soothing. Packed with tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and seasoned with bay leaves and herbs, it’s a simple yet flavorful meal. The long-grain rice adds a satisfying texture, while the rich broth brings everything […]
Ingredients Potato & Stuffing: 4 large potatoes ½ lb. medium shrimp, peeled & deveined, leaving tail on (save shells for stock) ½ cup crawfish tail meat 8 oz Italian 6 cheese blend, shredded 2 tbsp. cooking oil olive oil Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning, to taste Sherry Cream Sauce: 2 tbsp. unsalted butter […]
Ingredients: a pound of ground chuck 8oz Spicy Italian sausage white onion fresh crushed garlic beef broth 1 tablespoon of flour chile powder Instructions: Use a pound of ground chuck and about 8oz Spicy Italian sausage. First dice the beef and covered it with Saran Wrap and tenderized with a mallet. Season the meat with […]
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground paprika 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed 2 pounds large shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined Instructions: Whisk the paprika, garlic, Italian […]
There’s something undeniably comforting about a simmering pot of Caldo de Albóndigas — a traditional Mexican meatball soup that feels like a warm embrace from home. Every spoonful carries layers of heritage and heart: tender, hand-rolled meatballs infused with rice and spices, nestled in a fragrant tomato broth alongside soft potatoes, sweet carrots, and the […]
Experience the cozy flavors of fall with these delicious pumpkin empanadas! Perfectly flaky and filled with a spiced pumpkin mixture, these empanadas make a delightful treat for any occasion. The blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour in the pastry adds a nutty depth, while the sweet and aromatic filling is sure to warm your […]
There’s something incredibly comforting about a pot of Perfect Picadillo and Beans for Dinner — a dish that warms both the kitchen and the soul. This traditional comfort food blends the rich savoriness of seasoned ground beef and tender potatoes with the earthy, smoky flavor of slow-cooked pinto beans and bacon. Every bite carries a […]
Ingredients 1 cup of crunchy peanut butter (the chunkier, the better!) 6 tablespoons of honey (for that extra touch of sweetness) 1/8 teaspoon of salt (just a pinch to enhance the flavors) 3 cups of Rice Krispies cereal (the classic crispy goodness) 1 1/2 cups of vegan chocolate chips (because who doesn’t love chocolate?) Instructions: […]
Ingredients: 3 lbs yellow squash, sliced ½ C Vidalia onion, diced, optional 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup 1 cup mayonnaise 1 egg 8 oz grated cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon of salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper +TRIM 2 Ritz cracker sleeves, crushed 1 stick of melted butter Instructions: Preheat oven 350°F. Wash and […]