Ever since I can remember I crushed up the hard taco shells and made at taco salad whenever we had tacos. My family loves tacos and they’re so easy to make. This casserole is one they’re sure to love, too.

When I was pregnant with my daughter I ate more Mexican food than you could shake a stick at! To this day she loves tacos and beans of all kinds! Who would have thought?!

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes.

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Quick Tip: Any kind of onion will do for this recipe. Most of the ingredients can be omitted or changed to your taste. Try substituting ground turkey instead of ground beef. Or you can omit the green chilies if you’re not a fan.

Hi again, folks! Who is in the mood for some soul pleasing Crock Pot soup? I know I definitely am! If you like baked potatoes topped with everything other than the kitchen sink, you’re going to love this slow cooker loaded potato soup. It’s creamy and filled with everything that makes your mouth say, “yum!”

This recipe is relatively easy to make and doesn’t require much prep time. The aspect of the Crock Pot makes it easy to set and forget (until it’s time to chow down!) I enjoy serving this soup to my family in the fall and winter when the air is chilly. However, I happily make this entree any time of the year because my husband and kids absolutely adore it. Will you be giving it a try?

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Quick Tip: Always coat your slow cooker with Pam cooking spray before making this soup. In case it scalds around the edges, it won’t stick.

Have you ever heard the term, “death by chocolate?” Well folks, today we are going to talk about “death by turtles.” No, I didn’t watch another low-budget scary movie. Although, SyFy has had some pretty interesting shows on lately. Anyway, back on topic, this cake is UH-MAZING.

I am a HUGE fan of poke cakes, and this chocolate turtle poke cake takes the…cake! It’s moist and filled with a creamy sauce that’s dripping through every morsel with an incomparable sweetness. The top of the cake is layered with chocolate chips, pecans, and caramel sauce. In my book, this poke cake is a winner. What do you think?

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Quick Tip: I swapped out chocolate chips for butterscotch flavored chips, and it was delicious!

Poutine is a French Canadian food. It is just one of those foods that once you’ve had it… you’re hooked. Simply put, French fries + gravy + cheese = Delicious!!!

While I wouldn’t eat Poutine every day, I must say it’s okay to indulge now and then. I’ve always been partial to dipping my French fries in gravy, anyway. Perhaps it’s my French heritage coming out.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Canada Night Life.

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Quick Tip: Short on time? Forgo the homemade gravy and opt for a mix you can cook up quickly. Even jarred or canned gravy can be perked up a bit with the help of some seasoning.

There’s nothing like freshly-cooked, crispy orange chicken on a bed of rice or noodles! I like brown rice as opposed to white rice. Rice noodles are good in Asian-inspired dishes, too.

New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest times for Chinese Restaurants and ordering Chinese Takeout. With recipes like this, you can toss that menu and make your own like a master in your kitchen.

My friends at Crafting Morning say:

“It was DELICIOUS the day I made it! The chicken was so juicy, I served it over white jasmine rice with some roasted broccoli, my husband and I loved it. I didn’t use all the sauce as a little went a long way and it did take quite a while to fry all the chicken pieces but it was well worth it!!”

Recipe and photo courtesy of Crafting Morning.

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Quick Tip: Serve your orange chicken over brown, white rice, quinoa or any other of your favorite grains. Or eat it all on its own.

A good stew can work wonders for your palate and your stomach on a cold night. This Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Stew has a great blend of veggies, herbs, and spices (including rosemary, thyme, and sage) to excite your taste buds and warm you up just right.

Normally, when I think of stew, I think of something beef-based, but I have to say, this chicken-based stew recipe really hit the spot. It didn’t hurt, either, that it was such an easy recipe, thanks to the Crock-Pot, and the aroma while it was cooking was a feast for the senses just by itself. As-is, the recipe makes four to six servings, though I think that you could expand it without too much difficulty, provided that your slow cooker of choice has the room for it.  

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Quick Tip: Serve this stew with your favorite sandwich. I like grilled ham and cheese.

This Tuna Swiss Melt Casserole is a nice twist on the traditional tuna casserole and makes for a great, quick, and easy midweek meal. I may have been in the minority of people growing up who actually enjoyed tuna casserole. Maybe it’s just my Gulf Coast upbringing, loving everything from the sea. Even I have to admit that the classic recipes like this can get a bit tired after a while, though. Adding Swiss cheese to the mix makes for a nice upgrade, I think.

Swiss cheese is one of those “happy medium” cheeses that has a distinct flavor without being too overpowering, and it actually takes on more depth of flavor when melted.

The result: a really creamy casserole with a topping that nicely complements the natural flavor of the tuna. Just make a side salad, and you have a filling, soothing, well-balanced full meal–with minimal effort. 

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Quick Tip: For a creamier casserole, add more cheese.