American recipes

Tex-Mex Taco Bake

Easy prep casserole. If you have leftover chili in the fridge, just sub it for the first 5 ingredients.

The Very Best Meatloaf

This my family's favorite meatloaf recipe, of all time--and has become my most viewed recipe on my blog! What makes this taste so good is a…

Alton Brown Lentil Soup

I adapted this recipe from one by Alton Brown. I added spinach, potatoes, and scallions and removed grains of paradise. Our whole family really…

San Antone Black Bean Salad

With friends and family living in the great state of Texas, my frequent visits have always meant new flavor profiles to experience, new ways to…

Hearty Red Lentil Soup

This is a wonderfully flavored soup that our whole family really enjoyed. I'm a huge fan of traditional Turkish Red Lentil soup which has more…

Killer Shrimp

Nancy and I loved eating at this hole in the wall restaurant in Marina Del Ray called Killer Shrimp. It was in a strip mall and didn't have much…

Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits - Nuwave/Flavorwave Ovens

These are Red Lobsters Cheddar Buscuits with a twist, they are made in your Nuwave/Flavorwave Ovens. Note: I…

lemon rosemary chicken

This is an easy chicken dish with strong flavors of lemon and rosemary.

Crunchy, Creamy Red Potatoes

Red potatoes are halved and baked with butter, olive oil garlic salt and fresh rosemary. They are crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside.…

Curried Lentil Stew with rice

This curried lentil stew is an awesome winter dish. It will warm you and sooth you with its soft texture and rich flavor. Vegetarians can leave…

Halloween Finger Cookies

These taste like a rich biscotti. But the best thing about them is the spooky Halloween look! Try serving them at a Halloween party or bringing…

Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans with Basil and Tomato

This is an attractive and tasty side dish. The butter, basil and tomato adds a nice flavor boost to the green…

Halloween Party Recipes for Funoween

Here is a great list of what to make for great Spooktacular Fun! Happy HAUNTING! I just love to create…

Insanely Chocolaty Cookies

Plain and simple... I think I just found the BEST tasting chocolate cookie ever and of course, I had to share it with you. Well I had a little…