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    Mexican Rice

    This Mexican rice is a perfect side dish for any Mexican dish. Whether you are making enchiladas, tacos, tostadas, or fajitas, this rice dish will round out…… Read more “Mexican Rice”

    January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Shandy Brooks

    Enchilada Sauce

    Though you can easily buy a can of enchilada sauce, why not try your hand at making your own? This sauce is DELICIOUS! Use to make some…… Read more “Enchilada Sauce”

    January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Shandy Brooks

    Red Beef Enchiladas

    Mexican food is one of those cuisines that I can eat every single day, any time of day. Being away from Texas, good Mexican food has become…… Read more “Red Beef Enchiladas”

    January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Shandy Brooks

    French Toast Casserole

    I recently made this for Christmas Eve dinner at a breakfast-for-dinner get together at a friend’s house. This French toast casserole is an easy make-ahead breakfast, as…… Read more “French Toast Casserole”

    January 4, 2021 by Shandy Brooks

    Rigatoni and Meat Sauce

    I have an extreme love for all things pasta. I’m a self-named carb queen. My kids also love anything that is pasta.  My oldest child is beyond…… Read more “Rigatoni and Meat Sauce”

    December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 by Shandy Brooks

    Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

    A little birdie told me that today is National Maple Syrup Day. These cookies are a perfect combination of maple flavor and amazing brown sugar. I love…… Read more “Maple Brown Sugar Cookies”

    December 17, 2020 by Shandy Brooks

    Tuscan Sheet Pan Dinner

    Another day, another sheet pan dinner. This recipe is super easy, super delicious, and can be marinated overnight, if you wish to do the prep the night…… Read more “Tuscan Sheet Pan Dinner”

    December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 by Shandy Brooks

    Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

    I think that December is my favorite month of the year. Not because I love cold weather (I actually cannot stand it), but because I love Christmas…… Read more “Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies”

    December 5, 2020 by Shandy Brooks

    Spatchcock Chicken

    Don’t ask me why this methodology of cooking a whole chicken is called spatchcock. I have no idea, it sounds weird, but it is kind of fun…… Read more “Spatchcock Chicken”

    December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 by Shandy Brooks

    Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

    Pumpkin snickerdoodles are truly the perfect fusion of fall and my favorite cookie. Snickerdoodles are tangy, cinnamon-y, and cloud-like; now mix some pumpkin in the batter? holy…… Read more “Pumpkin Snickerdoodles”

    November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 by Shandy Brooks

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