Author: Cassandra

Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts are the mini me version of cabbage. They make a delicious healthy side dish that everyone can enjoy. This version also has a little oven toasted crunch with the panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese that sets this side dish apart and makes it feel more like a […]

Tex-Mex Migas

Mexican Migas is a traditional breakfast dish consisting of fried corn tortillas pieces cooked together with scrambled eggs. Here in Texas we do it a little different by including onions, peppers, tomatoes and cheese. The fried tortilla pieces give the scrambled eggs a fun crunchy texture, while the peppers, onions […]

Greek Salad Dressing

One of my favorite things to do with leftover vegetables is to throw them all into a giant bowl to make a salad. I had leftover chicken from our chicken kabobs this weekend, and the first thing that came to mind was an enormous Greek salad. The best thing about […]

Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Dill Tzatziki Sauce

Admittedly, when you think of kabobs you think of grilling. But sometimes, no matter how much you want to, other things stand in the way. That happens often here in Texas, the land of 100+ degree weather and hurricanes. That’s okay, it is always good to have a back-up plan. […]

Tequila Lime Cookies

In honor of National Tequila Day I decided to have fun with this Tequila Lime Cookie recipe. It’s like a margarita and a cookie decided to have a party, and the result was deliciousness. I opted for a 50/50 all-purpose flour and cake flour to give them a crumbly crunchy […]

Roasted Radishes with Garlic and Oregano

I have to admit, I was never a fan of radishes. But when exploring different vegetables for a low carb diet I decided to give them a try. Turns out they are a surprisingly delicious low carb substitute. Roasting them provides a beautiful caramel flavor that calms the natural peppery […]

Chili Cheese Dog

Chili cheese dogs remind me of summer. I have so many memories as a kid of eating a messy chili cheese hot dog on a fun summer day.  This no bean hot dog chili is packed full of flavor, with a little bit of heat which makes for a delicious […]