Smothered chicken thighs are one of the best comfort foods around. Boneless chicken thighs seasoned and browned until golden, then slowly cooked in a rich flavorful gravy until fall apart tender. It goes perfectly with a side of rice and will feed the whole family. Why You’ll Love Smothered Chicken Thighs This is a simple meal …
Homemade meat sauce is super delicious, flavorful and perfect for an easy pasta dinner. The sauce gets it’s incredible flavor from the ground beef, onion, garlic, herbs, San Marzano tomatoes and a splash of balsamic vinegar. I let the mixture simmer slowly on the stove top until all the flavors come together. Of course using …
This quick puff pastry recipe makes a buttery, flaky dough without all the work involved in making traditional puff pastry. It is perfect for both sweet and savory recipes, including turnovers, hand pies, tarts, pot pies, and pastries. Also known as rough puff pastry, this homemade dough is made by folding cold chunks of butter …
My flour tortilla recipe with butter are soft, buttery, and so much better than store-bought tortillas! They’re made with just four simple ingredients and cook in only a couple of minutes. Once you taste a warm homemade tortilla fresh from the skillet, it’s hard to go back to the packaged kind. They’re tender, flexible, and …
Coca-Cola carnitas are tender, juicy, and full of incredible flavor. Pork shoulder is seasoned generously, seared until beautifully browned, and then slowly simmered with onion, garlic, Mexican oregano, bay leaves, and Coca-Cola until it becomes fork-tender. The Coca-Cola adds a subtle sweetness that balances the savory seasonings while helping create a rich, flavorful cooking liquid. …
Morita salsa is a favorite in my house. It pairs perfectly with many foods such as eggs, tacos, tostadas, burritos and so much more! This salsa has a smoky flavor thanks to the morita chilies. Morita chilies are spicy so you can adjust this salsa to suit your preference. Reduce the amount of chilies to …
My homemade strawberry syrup is made with just 2 simple ingredients and is full of fresh strawberry flavor. It’s super easy to make and it’s perfect for stirring into milk, sparking water, lemonade or onto pancakes, French toast, crepes, ice cream and so much more! I love to go strawberry picking and make this syrup with the …
Crispy baked chicken thighs are one of the easiest and most flavorful dinners you can make. It’s seasoned with a flavorful blend of herbs and spices then roasted until golden and crispy. They go great with rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, roasted bell peppers or a fresh salad. These baked chicken thighs are a budget friendly …
Homemade beef tamales are definitely a labor of love but it’s well worth it. They’re delicious, filling, and perfect for the holidays or for simply stocking your freezer. These tamales are filled with tender shredded beef that was simmered in a rich and flavorful ancho sauce. The masa has the perfect amount of seasoning to …
Arroz con pollo which translates to “chicken and rice” is one of the most world’s most beloved comfort dishes. It’s found in many countries throughout the world with each cook adding their own touch to the dish. Chicken and rice is something I like to make often for my family. It’s super affordable and made …
If you want start cooking authentic Mexican food but don’t know where to start then this Mexican pantry essentials guide is a must read. It will show you how to create a well stocked Mexican pantry from the ground up. Mexican food is very popular and famous for it’s bold flavor and spice but did …