green bell pepper

Closeup of two shrimp enchiladas on white plate.

Creamy White Sauce Shrimp Enchiladas
April 3, 2018
Delicious Instant Pot Lentil Chili {Stovetop and Slow Cooker Instructions Included!}

Instant Pot Lentil Chili {Stovetop and Slow Cooker Variations Too!}
October 26, 2017
Easy, cheesy, delicious - these philly cheesesteak sloppy joes are the perfect 30-minute meal!

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes {30-Minute Meal}
October 9, 2017
These crispy southwest chicken wraps are delicious, easy to make (talk about a weeknight dinner saver!) and so versatile!

Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps
July 19, 2017
30-Minute Chinese Cashew Chicken

Chinese Cashew Chicken {30-Minute Meal}
February 27, 2017
The Best Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup {Instant Pot, Stovetop, Slow Cooker}
January 2, 2017
The Best Homemade Salsa

The Best Homemade Salsa {Fresh or For Canning}
September 7, 2016
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice with Chicken Sausage
September 23, 2015
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Pepeprs

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers {With a Slow Cooker Variation}
September 19, 2014
Jalapeno Jelly

Jalapeno Jelly {a.k.a. Hot Pepper Jelly} Plus a Step-by-Step Canning Tutorial
July 25, 2014
Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Sandwiches
May 23, 2014
Tex-Mex Enchilada Casserole

Tex-Mex Enchilada Casserole
April 29, 2013
My Favorite Coleslaw

Classic Coleslaw
February 1, 2013
Pizza and Breadstick Casserole

Breadstick and Pizza Casserole
September 21, 2012

Grilled Chicken Fajita Fettuccine
July 19, 2010
Classic and Simple: Black Beans and Rice

Classic and Simple: Black Beans and Rice
June 1, 2010
Philly Cheesesteak Calzone

Philly Cheesesteak Calzone
April 16, 2010
The Best Chicken Fajitas

The Best Chicken Fajitas
January 13, 2010

Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Coconut Curry Sauce
June 30, 2009

Sweet Heat Louisiana Chili
September 15, 2008
Shockingly Simple French Dip Sandwiches

Shockingly Simple French Dip Sandwiches
March 24, 2008

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I'm Mel, lover of great food, easy recipes and dark chocolate. I'm also a busy mom to 5 kids (+ 16 chickens, 4 cows, 1 dog, 1 cat, 1 beardie, and about 10,423 honey bees)! It's a bit crazy, a lot yummy, and very real around here.

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