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Three Cheese Beef Enchiladas

September 20, 2018 By Julia 2 Comments

These easy Three Cheese Beef Enchiladas are hearty and packed with three different cheeses, offering a good dose of protein and dairy. Add your favorite toppings and serve alongside rice and beans for the perfect Mexican inspired meal the whole family will love.

THREE CHEESE BEEF ENCHILADAS

Enchiladas are easily one of my favorite Mexican inspired meals that I make for my family.

There are a few things I love about enchiladas, including how easy they are to put together, how many different ingredients you can use, depending on what you have on hand, and you can load them up with one of my favorite foods, cheese. These Three Cheese Beef Enchiladas come together with a few main ingredients: ground beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce and three cheeses.

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Easy Summer Farro Salad

September 17, 2018 Leave a Comment

Easy Summer Farro Salad uses fresh summer vegetables mixed with farro and a light lemon spiced dressing. This is a nice side dish to a picnic or BBQ or a great lunch option during the week. I have a feeling some of you are wondering why I am sharing a summer recipe with all of the pumpkin,…

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

September 14, 2018 18 Comments

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is a leaner chili than when beef is used but is still hearty and flavorful. Put this in the crockpot, go about your day and come home to a delicious bowl of chili. Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Last week was a sad day in my house because my slow cooker died. I…

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

September 11, 2018 5 Comments

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry is even better than take-out and you control what ingredients you add in creating a customized, healthier dish. Ground chicken is sautéed with a serrano chile for spice and paired with fresh vegetables like zucchini and bok choy and a light, sweet Thai inspired sauce. This works great over rice or with rice noodles. …

Mediterranean Eggplant Chickpea Salad

September 6, 2018 Leave a Comment

Mediterranean Eggplant Chickpea Salad is full of fresh end of summer vegetables and topped with a light, lemony dressing. This salad makes a great addition to a BBQ, a side dish to your Mediterranean meals or an easy on-the-go lunch. MEDITERRANEAN EGGPLANT CHICKPEA SALAD Is anyone else savoring every last drop of summer? The kids might be…

Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower

September 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower is roasted in the oven to bring out the sweetness of the cauliflower mixed with the warm, rich spices of turmeric, cumin, coriander and paprika. This makes a wonderful side dish or add it to a rice bowl or a pita sandwich. TURMERIC ROASTED CAULIFLOWER One of my favorite vegetables to make…

Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal

August 29, 2018 15 Comments

Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal makes breakfast time simple, healthy and delicious! Throw this easy oatmeal recipe in the crockpot the night before and have a warm bowl of fall oatmeal waiting for you in the morning for a hearty, healthy breakfast or snack. SLOW COOKER STEEL CUT OATMEAL I have a simple, healthy breakfast…

Greek Beef Pita Pizza

August 27, 2018 7 Comments

This Greek Beef Pita Pizza is loaded with your favorite Greek ingredients along with flavorful ground beef and a spread of hummus. These make a nice lunch or dinner and are easy to make! GREEK BEEF PITA PIZZA A few months ago Mike and I took a trip to Greece and it was nothing short…

Instant Pot Beef Taco Soup

August 23, 2018 4 Comments

Instant Pot Beef Taco Soup makes dinner time quick and easy along with healthy. It is filled with your favorite taco ingredients including protein rich ground beef and three beans, along with sweet corn, diced tomatoes and rich, warm spices. INSTANT POT BEEF TACO SOUP Instant pots {pressure cookers} can be a huge time saver…

11 Must Make Eggplant Recipes

August 21, 2018 4 Comments

11 Must Make Eggplant Recipes will help you put that summer eggplant to good use whether you grow it in your garden or buy it at the farmers market. Most of these recipes are low-carb and vegetarian, using lots of rich, warm spices creating healthy summer meals. 11 MUST MAKE EGGPLANT RECIPES As we are heading into…

Easy Homemade Salsa Verde

August 16, 2018 9 Comments

Easy Homemade Salsa Verde uses six simple ingredients to create a sweet salsa verde that is vegan and gluten-free. Fresh tomatillos are blended together with onion, garlic, cilantro and lime juice for the perfect salsa for dipping or topping on tacos. EASY HOMEMADE SALSA VERDE Last year I started growing tomatillos in my garden. They ended…

Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken Tenders and Vegetables

August 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken Tenders and Vegetables is an easy no-fuss meal that cooks on one sheet pan with little clean-up required. Just BARE® Chicken Breast Tenderloins are roasted in a honey balsamic sauce along with a mixture of colorful vegetables to create a healthy, filling meal the whole family will love. SHEET PAN HONEY…

Southwestern Turkey Sausage Egg Cups

August 9, 2018 13 Comments

Southwestern Turkey Sausage Egg Cups are a protein packed make-ahead breakfast that is perfect for back-to-school. Eggs are mixed together with turkey sausage, spinach, bell peppers, warm spices and cheese to create a flavorful egg muffin. Top with salsa and cilantro and enjoy! SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY SAUSAGE EGG CUPS Can you guys believe that school starts for…

Tropical Chicken Salad

August 7, 2018 4 Comments

Tropical Chicken Salad is light and healthy and full of your favorite tropical flavors. Shredded chicken is combined with pineapple, grapes, mandarins, raisins, carrots, nuts and fresh parsley and a Greek yogurt dressing. This salad works great on its own or on lettuce wraps or sandwiches. TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD I don’t know about you but I…

11 Quick and Easy Chicken Salad Recipes

July 31, 2018 4 Comments

These 11 Quick and Easy Chicken Salad Recipes are healthy and perfect for lunches, picnics or even dinner. Save time with a rotisserie chicken, making these recipes extra quick! Chicken salad recipes are great for so many reasons! They make such an easy lunch that you can take on the go–put it on a sandwich, stuff it…

Easy Mediterranean Hamburgers

July 25, 2018 6 Comments

Easy Mediterranean Burgers are a flavorful way to mix up hamburger night with Mediterranean flavors. Certified Angus Beef ® ground chuck is combined with warm spices, roasted red peppers and parsley and are grilled and topped with roasted red pepper, feta cheese and arugula. EASY MEDITERRANEAN BURGERS Burger season is the best season according to my kids….

Easy Mango Cabbage Coleslaw

July 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

Easy Mango Cabbage Coleslaw is light, easy to make and perfect as a summer side dish, on tacos or with avocado or grilled chicken added in. This salad is healthy, sweet with a hint of spice. EASY MANGO CABBAGE COLESLAW Don’t you just love a good coleslaw recipe? Summer is all about easy, fresh and…

Baked Sriracha Sweet Corn Dip

July 18, 2018 9 Comments

Baked Sriracha Sweet Corn Dip is warm, spicy and the perfect summer dip to feed a crowd. La Terra Fina’s Sriracha Three Cheese Dip is mixed with sweet corn and topped with pepper jack cheese and baked in the oven until bubbly. It is topped with fresh tomatoes, green onion and cilantro and served with chips. …

S’mores A&W Root Beer Floats

July 16, 2018 3 Comments

This post has been sponsored by A&W Root Beer. All thoughts and opinions are my own. S’mores A&W Root Beer Floats are the perfect Friday night floats to make with the family or with your friends. A&W Root Beer is mixed with vanilla ice cream and topped with graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate chips and a drizzle of…

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14 Must Make Mediterranean Grilling Recipes

July 10, 2018 5 Comments

These 14 Must Make Mediterranean Grilling Recipes are perfect for the warm weather months and offers a variety of options to help you eat the Mediterranean diet and incorporate the fresh, rich flavors into your meals. There is a little something for everyone from salads to chicken to beef. 14 MUST MAKE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLING RECIPES…

3 Easy Chicken Marinades

July 2, 2018 6 Comments

These 3 Easy Chicken Marinades are full of flavor and perfect for your summer grilling. Each marinade is easy to put together and uses simple, fresh ingredients. These marinades help keep the chicken thighs tender and juicy, while bringing a nice depth of flavor to the meal. 3 EASY CHICKEN MARINADES When the 4th of…

Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Brisket

June 28, 2018 1 Comment

Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Brisket is tender, juicy and packed with warm flavors. This shredded brisket is perfect for tacos, quesadillas, rice bowls or also freezers great for later. SLOW COOKER MEXICAN BEEF BRISKET When summer arrives in Ohio there are two things I like to do–grill and use my slow cooker. Using your slow…

One Pot Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

June 26, 2018 3 Comments

One Pot Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli is a quick and easy meal mixing pasta with fresh broccoli, sweet Italian sausage, chickpeas, spices and parmesan cheese. This comes together in one pot, making clean-up super simple. ONE POT ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI I love sharing one pot meals with you guys because I know…

Grilled Hawaiian Steak Kabobs

June 21, 2018 7 Comments

Eat the rainbow with these juicy, flavorful Grilled Hawaiian Steak Kabobs. These colorful kabobs use steak marinated in a Hawaiian style sauce and grilled with a colorful variety of fresh vegetables along with sweet pineapple. These kabobs are a great addition to any summer party or backyard BBQ. GRILLED HAWAIIAN STEAK KABOBS It is hard to believe that…

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad

June 19, 2018 4 Comments

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad is a delicious way to use summer grilled vegetables in a healthy salad. Grilled zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers are tossed with couscous, tomato and cucumber, fresh herbs and a light lemony dressing. MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD Mike and I recently returned from a ten day trip to Greece for our 10…