Author: Mike S. Trujillo
EGGPLANT MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES
I was in the mood for an eggplant sandwich grilled the other day; however, 1) I don’t have a grill at home, and two) it seemed like an awful amount of effort, so I came up with this accessible skillet…
ONE POT CHEESEBURGER PASTA
It’s no secret that I like to experiment with flavor combinations and flavors, but sometimes, I crave straight-up American comfort food, such as cheeseburgers. This week, I decided to cook the cheeseburger-flavored pasta giving me that cheeseburger taste but a much less…
BEEF AND CAULIFLOWER TACO SKILLET
A few months ago, I wrote about an appetizer, southwest Cauliflower Rice and since then, I’ve wanted to turn it into an actual main dish. This week, I finally decided to do it, and this. It is delicious! I added meat, beans, and an…
BBQ CHEDDAR BAKED CHICKEN
I used to believe chicken breasts were dull and uninteresting until I changed my approach to them. Instead of viewing chicken breasts as the centerpiece of recipes, I now consider them merely a basis to enhance the recipe’s flavor. In this BBQ Cheddar…
OVEN ROASTED RATATOUILLE
How do you slice thinly vegetables, put them on top of an appetizer, and then add a thick red sauce many herb, as well as a creamy topping? It’s a delicious Oven-roasted Ratatouille also known as “the vegetable dish that vegetable…
PESTO SHRIMP PASTA
I’ve been experimenting with shrimp a lot lately. Yes, it can be a little expensive, but if you pair it with an inexpensive ingredient like pasta, you can stretch that dollar and work it into an affordable meal. This Pesto…
Noodles with Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen
This is more of a PSA than a recipe. It’s not a new idea. You should if you have yet to try adding peanut butter to instant ramen. It is my favorite way to upgrade ramen noodles, and these Spicy Peanut…
PASTA LEMON PARSLEY
This Lemon Parsley Pasta has been one of my favorite side dishes! Only a few simple ingredients are needed to transform plain pasta into a delicious dish. This delightful, lemony, garlicky Parmesan goodness is a beautiful side dish to almost…
STROGANOFF WITH BEEF AND MUSHROOMS IN ONE POT
What time is it? Comfort-food-o’clock. What could be better than a creamy, rich pasta dish like this? One Pot of Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff to bring you comfort? Another “better-than-the-box” meal. This home-made is cooked in one pot just like the hamburger…
GREEN CHILE MEAT AND CHEESE
Green Chile Mac and cheese is a dish that I will order if it’s on the menu. The combination of green chile and creamy cheese makes me crave it. Why hadn’t I made it myself in the green Chile paradise…