Making Tamales from scratch is quite the undertaking, but making them for the first time ever by yourself is downright crazy. BUT, in this adventure, this is what I did! And I did it to show myself (and you) that it can be done! Note: This video is long at 27:14 but it was…
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Potato Olés (copycat recipe Taco John’s)
The midwest has this fascinating Taco Bell-esque restaurant that really has a cult-type following! At least that’s how it is in my husband’s family! They will drive hours out of their way to ensure that they fill their cravings for Taco John’s Potato Olés! And while this recipe is not perfect (because, hello, I’m…
Carne Asada – Air Fryer
#AECRoadTrip RECIPE FIVE: I am a lover of Carne Asada, so when we were in Texas and I had a chance to have it, you better believe I was on it! And since we are on a recipe road trip, I decided to make this recipe in my #DeluxeAirFryer in 7 minutes! #AdventuresinEverydayCooking
Beef & Bean – Instant Pot
#AECRoadTrip RECIPE THREE finds us in Arizona (at my sister-in-laws home) where we were treated to a brand new experience… No soak Instant Pot beans made with Beef (not pork). Say what?! At first I was hesitant because, hello… bacon…. but after a taste, WOW was I sold. And since my sister has a pork…
Elote Mexican Street Corn
For years I’ve seen this Elote Mexican Street Corn being sold by street all over Northern California (and in Mexico), but I’ve never had the chance to try it! Seeing corn on the cob on sale this week had me wondering… “Can you do Elote in the Air Fryer?” Cue Heather buying corn and running…
Air Fryer Chile Relleno
We love Mexican inspired food at our house, so this week I decided to jump in with both feet on a Chile Relleno adventure! At first, I really didn’t think this recipe was going to be worth the effort it was taking, but one bite told me otherwise! If you can get through the fiddly…
Not your Mother’s Shepherd’s Pie
Not Your Mother’s Shepherd’s Pie was born out of the desire to use up the left overs in the fridge while still maintaining a quick weeknight meal that the kids request! This recipe can be tailored to your own likings and it can be spiced up or down. The current spicy rating is mild…
Easter Dinner – Leg of Lamb (Food Wishes)
Lamb has almost always been synonymous with Easter dinner in most of the world. I’ve had it several times and very rarely liked it. So when I ran across a recipe from Food Wishes that looked absolutely divine, I knew it was time for me to try again. And boy am I not sorry…
Street Tacos
Forget Taco Tuesday, these Street Tacos are my go-to comfort food every day! And this Carne Asada recipe is completely amazing! It’s so good that my husband said… “I’d pay good money for this!” I didn’t have the heart to tell him he DID pay good money for it, but he continued, “It tastes…









