Going out for dinner often means getting a high fat meal.  I love the flavors of Mexican cooking , and wanted to make something a little healthier.   Ground turkey can be dull without good seasoning.  This recipe was inspired by my love of Mexican cooking while wanting something that was healthy, quick, and easy.  I [...]

Becky’s Diner is located in Portland, Maine.  Becky says that the quality of the bacon is the key in this sandwich.  This is a popular sandwich among the breakfast crowd.   Bake the bacon in the oven to help keep the grease away from the bacon.  Use  bacon that is dense and smooth for the best [...]

These are tiny tasty burgers.  Give these a try when you want a rich tasting burger bursting with flavors of capers, green onions, garlic, and so much more.  Everyone will wonder what you put into your burgers with this recipe.
1 pound ground round or other lean ground beef
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon drained capers, [...]

After eating at the Cheesecake Factory and having the Madeira Chicken, I had to find the recipe and try making it at home. Here is the recipe and it is just as delicious as it was at the Cheesecake Factory!!
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets
8 Asparagus Spears
4 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
Madeira Sauce:
2 Tablespoons [...]

A Creamy caper and lemon sauce goes perfectly well with pork chops and some additional pasta makes for a fantastic meal.
Creamy Caper and Lemon Sauce:
2/3 cup mascarpone cheese 3 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup capers, drained and chopped [...]

The flavor mix in the fast and easy recipe, will stun your guests. This is the best chicken dish I have ever made.  Serve with rice for so you can enjoy all of the sauce.
4 boneless chicken breasts
1 stick butter melted
2 Heaping Tbsp. minced garlic
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup Italian Bread crumbs
1/2 cup fresh ground [...]

Chili’s is known for their high quality fajitas.  These are easy to prepare, and you can have that special Tex Mex flavor any night of the week.
1 1/2 pounds of Sirloin Steak
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
2 cups water
Sautéed onion & green pepper
1 small can diced green chilies
Flour tortillas
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Salsa
 
1. Cut sirloin steak into [...]

This is a wonderful dish to make for company, or even to make ahead, and reheat for later.  Cheese and meat fill large manicotti shells.  Enjoy this classic Italian dish anytime.
2 15 oz. cans tomato puree
1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 15 oz. can tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 [...]

I make this when we have a lot of friends over. It makes a lot and there’s never any leftovers!  This is a hearty Taco Salad that everyone will enjoy.
1 head of lettuce, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can red kidney beans, drained
1 jar Pace Picante Salsa
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cups grated cheese
1 small package [...]

In the winter months there is nothing better than a hearty stick to your ribs stew, it may sound strange, but give it a try you will love it!!
1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can tomato soup  1 can French onion soup 1 1/2 lbs. beef cubes about [...]

Simple, Mexican inspired chicken dish that is ready to eat when you are. After having traditional mole, I decided to come up with a recipe that I could put on in the morning and let cook all day. This is what I came up with.
1 whole 3-5lb chicken, cleaned and giblets/neck discarded [...]

This is my version of a recipe from My Girlfriend’s Kitchen, a meal-assembly franchise that unfortunately went out of business in my area. It’s one of their famous "three-breasted chicken" entrees, although my version doesn’t call for the extra breast, since supermarket chickens generally don’t come with three. It’s intended to be frozen and then [...]

You can save time by making a pot roast in a pressure cooker.  It still tastes like you spent a long time cooking the pot roast. 3 pound chuck roast
2 tablespoons oil
1 package beef stew seasoning mix
1/2 cup water
1 14 oz can beef broth
Heat oil in pressure cooker bottom over medium high heat.  Brown chuck roast [...]

Easily made crispy baked chicken, very flavorful, my husbands favorite.  This is made with potato flakes, so flavorful, and so easy.
1 cup potato flakes..aka.. Hungry Jack’s 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp seasoning [...]

You don’t need to buy a box of Hamburger helper for something this easy and the taste is so much better. Quick and easy.
1 lb of ground beef
1 packet of Lipton beefy onion soup mix
4 1/2 cups of water
1 Lb of Bow Tie Pasta
1 can of mushroom soup if wanted
1/2 – 3/4 cups of sour [...]