Throw These On The Grill And WOW Your Neighbors!

When I was a little girl my family would often spend our summer at the campground. I loved it! We would buy a seasonal pass and park our camper out at the state park for the entire three months of summer. I made so many friends each year. Such wonderful memories! Another great memory about camping was the food. My mom would often make us steak and/or chicken kebabs on the grill or over the fire pit. They tasted scrumptious! Juicy meat and fresh veggies on a stick? yes, please!

These steak kebabs are insanely easy to make. The only “fancy” ingredients you need are the skewers. One time, Mom forgot the skewers so she used marshmallow sticks. LOL!

What’s great about this recipe is that you can use the flavorful marinade for lots of other things, too. However, I intend to keep barbecuing for as long as I possibly can this year, before I give up these kebabs!

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Quick Tip: You can also swap out the steak in this recipe for chicken.

I think you should make two loaves… It’s so delicious, it’ll be gone in a heartbeat!

What every family needs is a good meatloaf recipe, and this one is the best I’ve found so far. I’m saying “so far” because I’ll probably keep trying new ones for as long as I live.

It’s not that I don’t think this is good enough – in fact, it’s just the opposite. I think this meatloaf is so tasty that it’s going to be hard, if not impossible, to top this. But that’s exactly why I occasionally search for new recipes. If I get lucky, some day I’m going to end up with another one that is even more delicious!

That’s exactly what happened to me with this recipe. I had made plenty of meatloaves before; I love the stuffed ones, and also the mini meatloaves (those are the kids’ favorite) but as soon as I realized you could cover your whole meatloaf with bacon, I knew it was going to be awesome.

You can choose turkey bacon if you want to make this a bit leaner – but personally I think you should always go for the real thing! Choose your favorite brand or try special flavors each time.

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Quick Tip: Instead of making one big meatloaf, make several smaller ones and wrap them in bacon. Adjust the baking time accordingly!

I absolutely love cooking from my heritage. I am a second generation Cuban. My mom was born here in the states from Cuban parents and my dad was born in Cuba. Both families left at the time Castro took control of the country and they were beginning to lose everything from their homes to all their freedom. They barely had food and all their money was being taken away from them. I hear all the stories and I hurt for my family. One day they just said goodbye to everyone they knew and came to the states and have been here ever since (50 plus years!).

Well, even after many years here, they are still proud of who they are. We love our Cuban heritage and hurt for those still in bondage there. One thing we do to remind ourselves of where we came from is cook our delicious Cuban food. One of my favorite dishes that my grandma makes excellently and my mom makes even better is Picadillo. It is basically ground beef in a tomato sauce, but does not taste like pasta sauce. It is so well seasoned it has a totally different flavor that regular ol’ ground beef recipes.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Laylita’s Recipes.

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Quick Tip: Sprinkle a bit of hot sauce over it if you like some heat.

So Good, You’ll Want To Make This Twice A Week

Last week I was feeling a little under the weather. Maybe I caught a bug or perhaps I just hadn’t had enough sleep – whatever the reason, I was tired and cranky and I didn’t feel like cooking at all. Don’t you just wish you had a personal chef when that happens? People keep talking about personal trainers but I would definitely rather hire a chef!

Anyway, trying to avoid the fact that I was going to have to cook something eventually, I started searching online for easy recipes. I didn’t really care what it was, as long as I didn’t have to go to the store to get the ingredients, and as long as it only took me a maximum of twenty minutes. Lucky me, it didn’t take long until I stumbled upon this one. Sometimes it amazes me how you always seem to make the most delicious and comforting meals from such simple ingredients.

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Quick Tip: Use whole grain brown rice for a healthier option.

Combine These Surprising Ingredients For A Soup That Will Become Your No.1 Favorite

When fall turns to winter, it always kind of scares me a little. The weather can get pretty cold where I live, and I’m more of a fan of summer heatwaves. But I have to admit there is at least one thing I really enjoy about the coldness, and winter in general. It’s the silent moments when I can sit by the fireplace, under the crocheted blanket my grandma made, with a bowl of hot soup in my hand.

This here is the perfect soup for those moments. While I love a nice, creamy chicken soup, sometimes I crave a leaner option. And I honestly feel like soups made with stock, rather than cream, seem to warm you up better. This spicy soup with mushrooms and spinach will make those winter evenings much easier for me – and I’m pretty sure I’ll learn to even love this season a little!

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Quick Tip: Adjust the amount of jalapeno to your taste.

Husband-Approved Breakfast Casserole That Is Super Easy To Make!

Are you too busy to make breakfast or lunch? This recipe right here is the perfect solution – it simply cannot get any easier than this! I have often skipped breakfast and grabbed an energy drink instead, just because I’ve had to hurry. This egg and bacon casserole will be ready in about half an hour – unless you prepare some of the ingredients the night before, to make it even faster!

Besides breakfast, this would also make a great lunch for work. It’s easy to divide it into individual portions and pack to go with you. Or add more of your favorite ingredients, serve this with fresh homemade bread or cheesy croissants, and you have turned it into a hearty brunch for a lazy Sunday. Just make sure you double the ingredients if you’re serving this to a larger crowd… It’ll be gone in a heartbeat!

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Quick Tip: Dice and chop the veggies and bacon the night before, and you can get away with 2 minutes of prep work in the morning!

Are you tired of eating boring old baked beans? Would you like to try baked beans with a kick? Then, you need to try this awesome baked bean casserole out. I’m telling you; these beans get gobbled up quicker than carter’s got liver pills at my house. If you’re too young to understand that reference, ask your grandma 🙂

This casserole combines all your love for baked beans with hints of brown sugar and bacon! We all love bacon. If you know someone who doesn’t love bacon, consider sending them a sympathy card. I enjoy making this casserole during the holidays or at any family gathering. It always gets cheers and never any jeers.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Food Network and Trisha Yearwood.

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Quick Tip: Serve this casserole piping hot from the oven.