Rotel Tacos

These Rotel Tacos are the ultimate comfort food mashup—bold, cheesy, and unapologetically satisfying. This dish blends the smoky richness of seasoned ground beef with a velvety, spicy cheese sauce made from melty cheddar and Rotel…

Caponata

Caponata Ingredients 1 batch of Roasted Eggplant (prepared in advance) 3 tablespoons golden raisins 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons capers (drained) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ medium yellow…

Mandarin Lunchbox Salad

Mandarin Lunchbox Salad Ingredients For the Salad 1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa 1 (16 oz) package coleslaw mix 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 4 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented 5 green onions, thinly sliced ½…

Spaghetti Pomodoro Olive E Capperi

Spaghetti Pomodoro Olive E Capperi Ingredients: 360 g (12.5 oz) Spaghetti 250 g (9 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved 70 g (2.5 oz) Taggiasca olives (or black/green olives), pitted 40 g (1.5 oz) capers, rinsed and drained 1 garlic…

Peaches and Cream Cake

Peaches and Cream Cake Ingredients For the Cake Base: ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 (3 oz) box non-instant vanilla pudding mix 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) unsalted butter,…

Hatch Chile Cheese Cornbread

This Hatch Chile Cheese Cornbread is more than just a side—it’s a celebration of Southwestern warmth and rustic comfort. Golden and crumbly with just the right amount of moisture, it blends the earthiness of cornmeal with the richness of…

Old Fashioned Cheese Potato Onion Casserole

This casserole is a nostalgic embrace from the past—simple ingredients layered with love and flavor. Creamy, rustic potatoes meld with sweet caramelized onions, sharp cheddar, and earthy thyme to create a dish that feels like home.…

Pan Seared Cod in a White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce

Delicate yet deeply satisfying, this pan-seared cod dish captures the essence of coastal comfort with a refined touch. The cod is seared to golden perfection, then nestled in a vibrant sauce of sweet cherry tomatoes, aromatic shallots,…

Creamy Dill Pickle Queso

This isn’t your average cheese dip—it’s a bold twist on a comfort classic. Creamy Dill Pickle Queso combines the rich, velvety smoothness of melted cheddar with the unmistakable tang of dill pickles and a splash of briny pickle juice.…

Hearty Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef

Warm, nourishing, and full of rustic flavor, this Hearty Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef is the kind of meal that feeds both body and soul. It’s a comforting one-pot dish built on simple ingredients—tender cabbage, savory beef, hearty…