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08/02/2025

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Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)

INGREDİENTS:

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup diced onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 cups beef broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper, to taste

PREPARATION:

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, rice, egg, cilantro, onions, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
In a large pot, bring the beef broth to a boil. Add the meatballs and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, carrots, and zucchini to the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the meatballs are cooked through.
Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot. Enjoy!

08/01/2025

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Homemade Maple Donut Bars – Sweet, Soft & Glazed to Perfection

Ingredients:

For the Donut Bars:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
¼ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Maple Glaze:
1½ cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon milk (more if needed)
½ teaspoon maple extract (optional for stronger flavor)

Instructions:

1. Make the Donut Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
2. Shape the Donuts:
Lightly flour your surface and roll the dough out to about ½-inch thickness.
Cut into rectangles using a knife or dough cutter.
Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes.
3. Fry the Donuts:
Heat 2–3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the donuts in batches for about 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
4. Prepare the Maple Glaze:
In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and maple extract until smooth.
Dip the warm donuts into the glaze, letting excess drip off.
Place on a wire rack to set.

07/20/2025

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07/17/2025

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A creamy cheesy creole taste of comfort!

07/17/2025

My adopted niece Kaylee said that she missed my enchiladas after I posted my niece Brooklynn's enchiladas. She had made them for her birthday. Us, girls, and our Mexican birthday dinners. 😆 I wrote down the recipe for my niece, and said that they should look similiar to this picture, but with a lot more cheese. 💕

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients:

1 (16 oz) Sour Cream
1 Family Size (22.6 oz) or 2 (10.5 oz) Cream of Chicken Soup*
1 (4 oz) can Green Chilies, diced**
10 pk Soft Taco Flour Tortillas***
1 (16 oz) Fiesta Blend Shredded Cheese*
3 chicken breasts, diced
Salt & Pepper
2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
Cooking Spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray a 9×13 glass baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
3. In a large skillet, add the oil, chicken, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until no longer pink, and a little brown.
4. Remove chicken to a bowl, and cover with a paper towel to keep warm.
5. Add the sour cream, green chilies and cream of chicken soup to the same skillet. There should be some juices left from the chicken. Whisk it all together on low heat. Be careful not to burn it. After it's mixed together turn off the heat, and let it set.
6. Place a little bit of skillet mixture in the 9×13 baking dish
7. Microwave the Tortilla until they're soft, don't over microwave them.
8. Assemble the enchiladas by putting some diced chicken and cheese on the tortilla, then roll it. Don’t stuff them too full. Then place it in the 9×13 baking dish, with seam side down. Repeat until all ten of the tortillas are used. They should all fit in the baking dish.
9. If there is extra chicken left, add the chicken and juices to the skillet mixture. You can reheat, or just stir them into the mixture.
10. Pour skillet mixture over the enchiladas, making sure you cover all of the enchiladas.
11. Add the remaining cheese to the top of the enchiladas. You can use more or less cheese depending on if your preference to cheese. We had mice in our house that thought more cheese the better! 😆
12. Place in the oven, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the cheese has started to brown, and is hot and bubbly. 13.Serve with beans and rice.

* I used Great Value (Walmart)
**Hardly ever put these in because the family didn't like them. I love them!
***I used Romero's Soft Taco Flour Tortillas (10 Count)

07/13/2025

Summer Salad Time...😋🥲😃

Baby Spinach, Diced Chicken Breast, Sliced Almonds, Feta Cheese, Red Onions, Strawberries, Oranges, and a Lemony Honey Mustard Dressing.

07/10/2025

Just a girl & her Plant Based Taco Salad! 😋😋😋

07/04/2025

06/29/2025

Calling all pickle fans! This dip is creamy, zesty, and ready in minutes—serve it with chips, 🥨, crackers, or veggies! Perfect for parties, picnics, or pickle emergencies 🥒😄
Recipe 👇

06/21/2025

https://www.momontimeout.com/no-bake-smores-cheesecake-bars-recipe/
These No Bake S’mores Cheesecake Bars deliver all the gooey, chocolatey goodness - without heating up the kitchen! 🔥🍫 The ultimate make ahead summer treat 🙌

06/21/2025

Had a craving for this Divinity Candy yesterday - soooo yummy! This is the BEST Divinity Candy I’ve ever had! This snow white confection is fantastically sweet, chewy and wonderfully decadent – a truly divine treat 🤍
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06/18/2025

This Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil is ready in just 25 minutes! Made with shrimp, sausage, potatoes, veggies and a buttery Old Bay garlic sauce 😋
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