Category: Recipes

This is a glorious, retro dessert that’s pure nostalgia. A No-Bake Banana Split Cake is exactly what it sounds like: all the wonderful flavors of a banana split—creamy fruit, rich chocolate, sweet…

Slow Cooker Bananas Foster or Slow Cooker Caramelized Bananas. This recipe transforms raw, firm bananas into a buttery, rum-infused, brown sugar syrup that is incredible over ice cream or pound cake. It is essentially…

Here is a recipe for Colorado Pork Pozole Rojo. This is a hearty, celebratory Mexican stew from the state of Colorado (the Mexican state, not the US one—though it’s delicious anywhere). It features…

Here is a recipe for the 5-Ingredient Beef & Onion Foil Packet Dinner. This is the ultimate “cozy, no-dish weeknight miracle.” It is a complete meal that cooks in a sealed pouch, either…

Here is a recipe for Conchitas con Carne. This is the ultimate Mexican comfort food. It is essentially a one-pot, tomato-y, beefy pasta dish that uses the small shell-shaped pasta (“conchitas” or “conchas”)….

Here is a recipe for Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Glazed Carrots. This is the ultimate “set it and forget it” side dish. It frees up your stove for the main course (like a roast…

Here are 10 mouthwatering twists on the classic grilled cheese, guaranteed to take your sandwich from basic to “chef’s kiss.” I have broken these down by flavor profile so you can find the perfect…

Here is a recipe for 3-Ingredient Strawberry Mousse Cups. This is one of the simplest “fake” desserts you can make. It looks incredibly elegant (perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or a fancy…

Here is a recipe for Loquat Jam. Loquats are those small, yellow-orange fruits that are sometimes called “Japanese Plums.” They are perfect for jam because they are high in natural pectin (specifically in…

Here is a recipe for Homemade Queso Fundido. Unlike the American-style cheese dip (often made with Velveeta), Queso Fundido is a classic Mexican dish of melted, gooey cheese, usually combined with spicy chorizo and…