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Impress your guests or treat yourself to a tower of bold southwestern taste. Mouth–watering strata of aromatic corn tortillas, spicy red chilies, savory ground beef, and melting cheddar cheese are crowned by a perfectly prepared fried egg in Angelina LaRue’s artful dish. Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon salt...

Make warm days in September and October better with these fall ice cream flavors. Try these recipes at home the next time an ice cream craving strikes. Earl Grey ice cream offers a bold flavor you will love. You don’t even need an ice cream maker for this no churn hot chocolate ice cream. Enjoy it...

Waffles. They can be soft, chewy, crunchy, or crispy. No matter how you enjoy them, you’ll want to try these savory waffle recipes the next time a craving strikes. Up first are zucchini cheddar whole wheat waffles. Top these with extra bacon and cheese for a hit, plus you can make extra and freeze them...

I love trying new recipes for easy and delicious dinner options. Quesadillas can be made in so many ways, it just might be time for me to take a break from my usual chicken and cheese quesadillas. Scroll on through for dinner inspiration, and try making a new quesadilla recipe! Roasted poblano quesadillas are a flavorful...

While many people associate summertime cooking with throwing some burgers on the grill and calling it a day, it’s always better to go above and beyond! Challenge yourself this summer by learning some new recipes; these books will give you a great start. Some of these books you may already know by heart, while some...

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner. While might ignore this celebration, you don’t have to twist my arm to get me to enjoy margaritas and Mexican food. A traditional five course meal consists of soup, an appetizer, salad, main course, and is rounded out with dessert. You don’t have to get fancy for...

No wonder that deer or antelope’s tenderloin, called “backstrap,” sends hunters into a swoon: it’s the corresponding cut to filet mignon. These two long, lean cuts come from either side of the animal’s spine and are revered for their mild, sweet, tenderness. Backstrap can be a challenge to prepare, though, as it has no fat...

There’s a famous saying that goes “If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen.”  The mouthwatering, spicy recipes included in culinary artist Sandra Hoopes’ book 101 Things To Do With Chile Peppers will keep readers in the kitchen trying out new ways to turn the heat up. The energizing collection of recipes...