Even The Picky Eaters Will Be Fighting Over The Last One!

When I was growing up, we never used to have hot and spicy food at home. I guess my parents were used to milder, traditional dishes and they weren’t big fans of spicy flavors. I never really thought I would like spicy food, either – my cousin made me try plain hot sauce when I was about 8 years old and I thought, that was it. I didn’t want to have anything to do with spicy flavors after that!

It wasn’t until I was about 20 when my boyfriend, now husband, lured me into having some spicy food. He was smart enough not to scare me with a bunch of extra hot chili – he just made me a dish he thought had a little bit of heat in it but not too much to make me cough.

Things have changed a lot since then! These days whenever we get takeout, I choose the spiciest option there is – and probably still drizzle some Sriracha on top of my serving at home. I’m always trying to find new dishes I could try; like these super delicious stuffed jalapenos from Hilah Cooking. These are amazing!

Recipe and image courtesy of Hilah Cooking.

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Quick Tip: Serve with sour cream or your favorite dip.

They’ll Have To Drag Me Kicking And Screaming From This Scrumptious Appetizer!

I always look forward to our game nights with family and friends. We’ve had this fun tradition for years now with some of our friends; we take turns hosting each other’s families, and everyone always brings a little something to the party. The hosts make any bigger meals, if that’s what they decide to serve, but whoever’s coming over as a guest will bring an appetizer, a six pack or whatever they think is suitable for the occasion.

Lately I’ve been trying to find a dip that would tickle my fancy. It seems I’ve grown tired of the same old shrimp dips, guacamole or salsa, and I really wanted to bring something super delicious to our next event. As soon as I came across this awesome Tex Mex dip over at Guy’s Home Kitchen, I just knew this would be it!

I am most definitely making a double batch of this goodness because there’s no way my tex mex loving friends would ever settle for one! This is the perfect combination of flavors, if you ask me, and I can’t wait to dip my tortilla chips in this – or maybe I’ll just eat it with a spoon…

Recipe and image courtesy of Guy’s Home Kitchen.

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Quick Tip: Like your food extra spicy? Add a layer of diced jalapenos!

You might have all heard of the “crack chicken dip” recipe that is taking the cooking world by storm. If you made that recipe and loved it you had better hold on to your horses….er…chickens because this is cracked out chicken alfredo bake! Guys and gals, you have my solemn word that you are going to absolutely love this dinner dish. It’s creamy, dreamy, and filled with bacon and cheese! Yum! My entire family loved this meal and devoured it up like hungry little heifers. It was seriously one of the easiest and most delicious casseroles that I’ve ever made.

What I liked best about this recipe are its basic ingredients. Sometimes, the more basic the ingredients the better the food. There is no fancy footwork in this cracked out chicken alfredo at all. It’s very simple to make and the perfect dish to take to a family gathering or function.

Recipe courtesy of Real Life Cooking.

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Quick Tip: This recipe is great for serving a crowd as it is easily doubled.

I don’t know about you guys, but I absolutely LOVE taco salad! Whenever I go to a party or picnic and I need to bring a dish to pass, I always whip up a batch of this Mexican-inspired treat. The taco chips, spicy ground beef, veggies, and cheese send my taste buds on an escapade of flavor.

This recipe for taco salad is a bit different than the usual as it contains crema. Crema is an authentic Mexican sauce that is comparable to sour cream, but better! I love how it ups the ante on this already amazing side dish. This taco salad is deeply packed with crisp lettuce, seasoned beef, cheese, juicy tomatoes, and so much more. Seriously folks, you’re going to love this!

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12tomatoes.

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Quick Tip: If you haven’t any crema on hand, feel free to substitute with sour cream.

Are You Ready To Devour The Tastiest Cake On The Planet?

Sometimes the simpler better, and when it comes to this German Butter cake, ain’t that the truth! Take one look at this ingredient list and you’ll say “I can do that!”. Perfect for beginner baker’s or just when you want a simple sweet treat, it is no wonder this one is so popular in Germany! Easily adapt this recipe to add in some yummy fruit such as blueberries, apricots, or peaches by mixing them into the dough or layering them on the bottom of the tray. Oh, my! Ao very yummy!

My favorite part though is the nutty sliced almond topping  – mmm! I swear I could eat a pound of that stuff on its own, and I wouldn’t even feel guilty about it! If you’re in a hurry, you could just make some of that topping and spoon it over a scoop of ice cream –

I bet that would make an amazing dessert as well! However, I do recommend making the whole cake because it’s one of the best I’ve ever tasted.

Recipe and image courtesy of My Best German Recipes

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Quick Tip: Be sure to grease the bottom of the pan or use parchment paper to prevent sticking!

When it comes to mashed potatoes, if your like me it HAS to be LOADED! Mix in all the goodies and enjoy every bite. It’s the only way, am I right? Cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, oh my!

If you’re on a diet, this might not be for you – but why not make this your cheat meal!? If there is one thing you’ll be going back for seconds with, i’m pretty doubtful it’ll be the chicken!

Recipe and image courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Quick Tip: Lighten up your mashed with light sour cream, low fat cheese, and turkey bacon as alternatives!

Eaten plain this veggie might not be the most appealing, but when made cheesy gratin style it’ll be a new favorite in any household! Top it off with crispy salty bacon and it’ll steal the show at the dinner table. I promise even the pickiest eaters will love this creamy spinach side dish and gobble down those greens like you’ve never seen.

Make this side dish to compliment any meat and potato dinner for a quick and delicious way to sneak in those veggies. Take a quick gander at the ingredient list and you’ll notice you don’t need to go to the store for anything special. If swiss cheese isn’t on hand, feel free to substitute it for any other cheese you love. Cheddar? American? Yea that’ll work just fine!

Recipe and image courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Quick Tip: Choose fresh spinach over frozen for the maximum nutrient benefits!