CheezeyCasserole

“Cheezey ” Tortilla Tex-Mex Casserole

The first night I ever made this “cheeze” sauce, I immediately knew I had to try using it in a Tex-Mex Casserole. Ingredients: Tortilla chips (or you can use flour or corn tortillas to replace the layers of chips) “Cheeze” sauce (See the recipe.) Cooked onions and bell peppers (about 1/2 each item), or any […]

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Cucumber Caesar Salad

Cucumber Caesar Salad Dressing

I made the dressing not knowing what I would use for the salad ingredients, but I’m happy that I found this Cucumber Caesar Salad Dressing combination and I wanted to share it with you right away. I decided to try this dressing because my daughter likes Caesar salad dressings. And I enjoy cucumbers, especially when […]

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Chickpea Salad Dip Spread

Chickpea Salad Spread (Vegan Chicken and Tuna)

…for Sandwiches, Wraps and Crackers This chickpea salad spread has two options.┬á It can be prepared as “chicken” salad or “tuna” salad substitutes.┬á See “tuna” flavor salad add-in options below under the ingredients section. Ingredients: Of course substitutions can be made for many of these ingredients, but this list serves as a general guideline. One […]

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Salad Made Easy

This technique makes creating a mid-day lunch or dinner snack easy.┬á It also helps with creating a variety in your meals. What I like to do is put various toppings together into containers and add the salad dressing too. Ideally, choose any ingredients that you would like to marinate in the salad dressing. For me, […]

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chickpea tortilla

Chickpea Tortillas (Wraps)

Tex-Mex is my favorite without a doubt. I really enjoy corn tortillas, and my preference is organic corn tortillas. Yet, it’s so difficult to find organic corn tortillas or the right organic cornmeal (masa) to make my own tortillas (still looking though). But this chickpea tortilla recipe is just as satisfying.┬á It’s very mild tasting […]

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Tex-Mex Bowl

As you may already know, I live in Texas. Houston has been my home for my entire life. (Actually now I live in Pearland, but if I just drive for 5 minutes I’m back in the Houston areas.) Therefore, it should be no surprise that my favorite dishes are “Tex-Mex” combinations which include lots of […]

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eggplant and hummus dish

Grilled Eggplant and Hummus Stacks

Note: This grilled recipe was inspired by the grilled eggplant as described by https://minimalistbaker.com/smoky-grilled-eggplant/. Serves 4. Hummus Recipe: Mix all of the following ingredients using a food processor. 1 can of chickpeas (or 2 cups) 1 clove garlic (2 if you like it spicy!) juice of 1 lemon 1/3 cup tahini 2 TBS roasted red […]

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Not-So Cheese Sauce

I have been sharing this cheese sauce for about 6 years now. I always make it when we are having Tex-Mex food or having a pot-luck type dinner with friends. Everyone is always amazed at how great it tastes. Pairs wonderfully with crunchy tortilla chips. I don’t miss cheese at all. (Side note: I quit […]

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