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Taco tuesday

Cheesy Pumpkin & Chicken Taco Bake

November 19, 2018 by Laura Tucker 2 Comments

This recipe for Cheesy Pumpkin & Chicken Taco Bake is sponsored by Rico’s. All thoughts and opinions expressed are completely my own.

Earlier last week, I had an overwhelming desire to break out the Christmas decorations, blast my favorite holiday station on the radio and trim up the tree with all the bells and whistles. This was quite unusual for me, because I’ve always been one to stick to my guns about not decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving is over. No shame at all if that’s your thing! I just really love Fall decor and all things pumpkin-y, so I savor it for as long as I possibly can!

Cheesy Pumpkin & Chicken Taco Bake

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Filed Under: Casseroles & Comfort Foods, Home Cookin' Tagged With: Cheesy Pumpkin Taco Bake, Pumpkin taco, Ricos Cheese Recipes, Ricos Cheese Sauce, Taco bake, Taco tuesday

Cheesy Chicken & Rice Burrito Dip

June 22, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #UncleBens #FlavorInfusions #CollectiveBias

Now that summer is in full swing, my daughter and I have been a pair of busy bees attending all of the fun children’s events that have been taking place in the area. Just the other day I had to grab my calendar and schedule all of the activities taking place because it had gotten to where I couldn’t keep track of it anymore! On top of all of our weekly outings, I decided to enroll her in a baby gymnastics class that meets once a week. I feel so lucky to live in an area that has put such a big focus on children’s learning and physical activity. Living in a very rural part of the state, all of these free public events are a rare treat that are really making our summer extra special!

Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal to take your "Taco Tuesday" to a whole new level? This Cheesy Chicken & Rice Burrito Dip is ready in 30 minutes, only requires one pan and will become a family favorite after the very first bite! #UncleBens #FlavorInfusions #ad…

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Filed Under: Casseroles & Comfort Foods, Home Cookin' Tagged With: burrito dip, Cheesy Chicken & Rice Burrito Dip, easy skillet meal, fiesta recipes, Mexican recipes, rice burrito dip, skillet burrito, Taco tuesday, Tex Mex recipes

Taco Stuffed Summer Squash Boats

June 9, 2016 by Laura Tucker 4 Comments

Remember last week when I was getting a little creative in the kitchen trying to utilize all of the fresh summer squash that’s filling up my garden? (If you don’t remember, I made a lemon poppy seed cake with the squash and it was AH-mazing.) 🙂

Well, here I am once again trying my hardest to find new and creative ways to use up some of this beautiful squash that’s taking over. I feel like the past few summers the only things I could think to use it for was in fritters, casseroles, and just cooked plain with a little EVOO and salt. I mean, those are all super yummy ways to eat yellow squash, but this summer I’m just feeling like I want something a little extra. Know what I mean?

So when I went out to the garden this afternoon to pick all of the squash that was ready, I had a brilliant idea hit me! Why not try my hand at stuffing the squash? After all, I make stuffed peppers ALL the time! Well, upon further inspection of the size of my squash, I decided that cutting them in half and hollowing them out would probably work a little better than truly stuffing them, but it’s all the same really!

As a lover of all things Mexican food, I knew that fiesta-fying these bad boys was a must. Thus, the idea for these Taco-Stuffed Summer Squash Boats was born! De nada, mis amigos. 😉

Taco Stuffed Summer Squash Boats | Fresh yellow squash halves stuffed with cheesy taco-seasoned beef, topped with sour cream, tomatoes and fresh cilantro. YUM!…

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Filed Under: Casseroles & Comfort Foods, Home Cookin' Tagged With: Mexican Squash, Summer Squash Recipes, Taco Squash Boats, Taco tuesday, Things to do with squash, Yellow squash recipes

Spice Up Family Dinner Night with this 7 Layer Mexican Fiesta Dip!

April 11, 2016 by Laura Tucker 2 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #YesYouCAN #CollectiveBias

Let’s taco ’bout Mexican food for just a minute here, y’all. My husband and I can seriously throw down when it comes to Mexican. Enchiladas, quesadillas, chalupas, #4 chicken taco supreme combo with a large coke, etc. It makes no difference to us. You name it, we love it! And if you throw some queso and jalapenos into the mix? Have mercy!

And because we love it so much, we try to make it a point to prepare these types of meals at home on a regular basis. I’m telling you, as soon as my daughter is old enough to start eating the food that I prepare (she’s only 11 months), I’m establishing  non-negotiable Taco Tuesdays in this house. It’s definitely happening.

 I absolutely love to cook, and if you’ve been following my posts you know that I love to share recipes that tend to be Southern inspired. This post is no different, other than the fact that this one is really, really Southern. Like, South-of-the-border southern. Oh yeah mis amigos, it’s gonna be good!

7 layer Mexican Fiesta Dip - The perfect way to spice up your family Mexican night! + Time Saving Kitchen Hack: How to cook Quinoa in the Microwave #YesYouCAN #ad…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Casseroles & Comfort Foods, Home Cookin' Tagged With: Family dinner, kitchen hack, Mexican dip, Mexican dish, Mexican Night, quinoa, quinoa in microwave, quinoa recipe, Taco tuesday

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"Hi there! I'm Laura, and I'm a child of God, a wife, and a mother of two. My roots are planted deep in rural Alabama. Monograms, crafting and Southern cuisine - yes, these are a few of my favorite things! Join me as I grow my family in the beautiful South where the tea is sweet, the accents are sweeter, & someone's heart is always being blessed." [Read more...]

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