American cinco de mayo recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

Southwest Egg Rolls

Perfect as a side or a fun hors d'oeuvre. These Southwest Egg Rolls are really easy to make, require just a handful of ingredients and are baked not…

Chipotle Butter

This is great with grilled corn on the cob, potatoes, dinner rolls and corn bread.

Aaron's Guacamole

This recipe was supplied by my granddaughters boyfriend. Some of the structure was edited by myself

Mex-Italian Chili

One day I threw this together and everyone loved it sooooo much that now I have to make it all the time! It’s a little spicy, a little Tex-Mex, and…

Cranberry Volcano Brownie

Are you staying at home this Valentine's Day for dinner? It's all the rage now. Looking for the simple but perfect dessert for a special evening?…

Sweet and Savory Cornbread Cookies

You just have to try these fun and flavorful Sweet and Savory Cornbread Cookies. They are buttery, moist,…

Coconut and Lime Chewy Sugar Cookies

Our cool SoCal summer is fading away fast and the yucky August heat waves are upon us...oh how I dread hot and…

Annie's Fruit Salsa & Cinnamon Chips

A wonderful light and fruity Salas for parties, weekends, or just as a family treat!

Garden Fresh Brine Roasted Chicken

Nothing's more versatile than a flavorful bird at your fingertips. There are many ways to serve this chicken,…

Buttermilk Cornbread with Green Chilies and Cheese

It’s hard to stop at just one serving of this, so if you have a hungry crowd coming, double the recipe! I love…

Snickerdoodles

Cookies with plenty of cinnamon and sugar!

The Best Carrot Cake Ever

Rosalie Williams made the best carrot cake when I was a child. It was her specialty at church dinners. As an adult, I got her recipe because I…

Reuben Hot Dog

Super fast microwave treat combining Americana and class on a bun. Admittedly I stole the idea from my local hardware store (which happens to have…

Crispy Cool Bean Dip

This is a light, crispy appetizer. you actually feel like you are eating something healthy! Everyone seemed to really enjoy it.

Chocolate Butter Pecans