[Updated October 14, 2020] Charlie’s Layered Mexican Casserole with a Salsa-licious Twist is a delicious and easy dinner for a…
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Leftover Holiday Garlicky Bacon-Kissed Green Beans
So, here’s what happened and why I had leftover holiday green beans: I served simple, fresh green beans with a…
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Bacon-Laden Million Dollar Baked Beans
Okay, I admit it…Million Dollar Baked Beans is a lofty title to name a recipe. But, these baked beans are…
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Almost-Homemade Holiday-Style Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole
Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole is my version of a holiday classic. A well-loved, traditional Thanksgiving recipe since 1955, the…
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Little Monsters Beefy Pumpkin Ghoulash
In honor of children everywhere and the magic of Halloween, I’ve written a poem to read to your kids when…
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Turkey Veggie-Packed Chili in Sourdough Bowls
They say in never rains in Southern California, but it’s raining today! With an ongoing drought, we need it! And,…
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Sita’s Amazingly-Fragrant Island-Inspired Calypso Rice
Sita is one of my friends. She has the distinction of being one of my oldest and dearest friends! …
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Soul-Satisfying Harvest Pumpkin Chili for a Crowd
Harvest Pumpkin Chili is a seriously delicious, soul-satisfying, comfort dish. Seriously! I’ve never added pumpkin to chili before, so…
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3 Amazingly Simple and Delicious Ideas for using leftover Mexican Corn Salad
Usually, it’s just me and Charlie who eat what I cook. So, when I make a recipe or create…
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South-of-the-Border Mexican Corn Salad with an Italian Twist
I don’t remember when I first made this recipe (years and years and years and years ago!), but every time…
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Charlie’s Enlightened Layered Mexican Casserole
Really, truly we are not going to “churn” all our earlier recipe posts! I know Charlie’s Lite Layered Mexican…
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Mexican Taco Salad – a Fiesta in Your Mouth!
Cinco de Mayo is on Sunday so I thought I would share my Taco Salad recipe for a festive meal…
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