blackberry jalapeno glazed pork tenderloin
grilling season is fully upon us, this weekend more so than ever. break up the monotony of the hamburgers & hot dogs {yes, they’re good but by the 4th cookout…ENOUGH ALREADY.} & become the hero of the grill by cooking up this insanely good piece of meat. brined to tender perfection & topped with an [...]
black bean soup
easy, healthy & satisfying.this is it. it’s the perfect meal to throw together when you’re too tired for much else. the chiles bring big flavor, without packing much heat & the smoked, sweet paprika lends an intense heartiness without the addition of any meat. there’s such great flavor, you’ll be surprised it’s so simple. serves [...]
jalapeno popper dip
this dip has everything there is to love about a jalapeno popper all wrapped up in one delicious dish.the husband & i brought this to two parties in a week’s time & people hovered until the dish was empty each time. & maybe even licked clean. i won’t name names. you know who you are. [...]
pico de gallo
the perfect use for all of your summer tomatoes, it lets all the fresh flavors shine.love it wrapped in a burrito, heaped on a quesadilla, on top of scrambled eggs, or simply scooped up with a good, salty tortilla chip. mmmmm. from the pioneer woman cooks (makes as little, or as much as you’d like!) [...]
chicken enchiladas
after the enchiladas diablo debacle, i had to redeem myself. i knew annie wouldn’t let me down. full of flavor. way less heat. that can be a good thing, i’ve learned. from annie’s eats 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 jalapenos, seeded & finely chopped 1 tsp canola oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons [...]
