Along with the Cochinita Pibil in Mexico, they always served black beans that had so much flavor and were so much better than any you can get in a can…
ShandraMay 5, 2013
Since I have been gone for a week I haven't cooked anything fun to blog about yet. So, I thought I would blog about something that saved the day…
ShandraApril 28, 2013
As many of you know, I am a huge fan of beans! I am known to hide beans in everything from cookies to banana…
ShandraApril 16, 2013
It is fun as we have blogged over the years to see what posts are more popular than others. I have to admit I have been a little surprised that…
ShandraMarch 8, 2013
Looking for a delicious and healthy salad with fresh, citrus flavor? This Mango Chicken Salad is the perfect solution. This salad is so full of fresh fruit, vegetables, grilled chicken…
ShandraFebruary 26, 2013
I love popcorn pretty much any time of day. I love to make caramel popcorn, cinnamon crunch popcorn, buttered popcorn or just eat it plain for a healthy, low calorie…
ShandraFebruary 13, 2013
It is almost Labor Day and time for one last barbecue of the season! I am posting this recipe, not because I created it, and not because it will…
ShandraAugust 30, 2012
It's not too late to enjoy a few last simple and fresh summer salad recipes for dinner. I know salads take a little extra time to chop all of the…
ShandraAugust 23, 2012
Over the weekend my husband & I went to my all-time favorite restaurant, The Cheesecake Factory. I crave their Bang Bang Chicken & Shrimp early daily and could eat their…
ShandraJuly 27, 2012
What is more summer than corn on the cob? In the summer we probably eat corn on the cob at least once a week. It is such an easy…
ShandraJuly 19, 2012
This recipe is hands down the easiest recipe you could ever make! I get called out a lot on posting recipes with a bazillion ingredients, so this one is…
ShandraJuly 5, 2012
Mexican rice at our house has become a touchy subject until...last night. As each good wife does when you first marry you make the standard recipes your mom…
ShandraJune 13, 2012
Want to add a little flair to your favorite Mexican dishes? There are three side dishes that help any ordinary taco or burrito become something extra special! With out a…
ShandraApril 12, 2012
A couple months ago my friend Missy (who is an awesome cook!) brought me dinner. The dinner from start to finish was superb, but the jello she brought will never…
ShandraMarch 6, 2012
I am a sucker for anything BBQ. When my husband and I go out to eat the first restaurants that sound good are Famous Daves, Q4U or Texas Road House.…
ShandraMarch 5, 2012
I have been so excited to share this recipe with you ever since my sister made these mouth watering biscuits a few weeks ago. She made three cookie sheets full…
ShandraMarch 1, 2012
Do you need something new and fun to make for your Thanksgiving or holiday parties? These two cranberries are some of my favorite quick side dish/appetizer recipes I love to…
ShandraNovember 20, 2011
I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week! If you are like me you are figuring out assignments, a menu and getting last minute shopping done. If you have not finalized…
ShandraNovember 15, 2011
Fall is a great time for some of my favorite produce to go on sale...apples, winter squash, tomatoes, onions, pears and grapes. Grapes are a fruit sent from heaven. They…
ShandraSeptember 21, 2011
