A taco quesadilla is the happy marriage of perfectly flavorful taco meat and the crunchy, cheesy goodness of a quesadilla. Use leftover taco meat and you’re just moments away from a meal everyone will love!

Taco Quesadilla

I promise that I haven’t been holding out on you, friends. We make quesadillas with the best ever taco meat at least once a week – for lunches, dinners, late night snacks, our boys happily make and eat these all day long.

We keep that taco meat on hand pretty much at all times. If there isn’t a container of it tucked in the fridge, I can guarantee you that portions in the freezer are just waiting to be used.

To make today’s taco inspired quesadillas, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• tortillas
• butter
• shredded cheese
• taco beef
• cilantro

Ground Beef Quesadilla

Preheat a large non-stick skillet to medium-high heat. Lightly butter a single side of one tortilla with about ½ a teaspoon of butter and place it in

Rich and garlicky, you’ll have trouble believing this creamy cauliflower potato soup is made without a drop of cream or milk! I loved this soup from the very first bite.

Cauliflower Potato Soup

When I made Creamy Cauliflower Sauce for the first time, and the second, third, fourth and fifth times, it almost begged to be used in a soup. (Truthfully, I ate it on it’s own as a soup a time or two.)

It was natural, then, that I’d dedicate a batch of it to the higher calling of being a hearty soup! Don’t think of this as a substitute for traditional baked potato soup, though; this soup is every bit as tasty as its heavier dairy-filled friend.

Cauliflower Potato Soup

While it stands nobly on its own, if you are looking for a lightened-up version of our much-loved Baked Potato Soup, this does the trick!

I’ve served the soup in its simple, pristine, un-garnished form a couple of times and we’ve enjoyed it that way as a nice side dish.

Most of the time when I make it, though, I pile the toppings on, because I couldn’t resist defeating the whole dairy-free meat-free aspect of this meal. We are clearly omnivores! (Besides, food with toppings is just plain more inviting!)

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This cheesy bacon quiche has been a favorite for many years. What’s not to love about a flaky pie crust filled with fluffy, cheesy eggs and plenty of bacon?

Bacon Cheddar Quiche

I adore make-ahead and casserole-style breakfast dishes, preferably ones with plenty of protein as well. This recipe combines some of our favorite breakfast foods into a single dish that everyone in the family loves to eat.

My sister first made a bacon cheddar quiche for me about 10 years ago while I was visiting her family. I loved it at first bite and immediately asked her for the recipe.

Quiche is one of the most versatile and forgiving of all make-ahead breakfast options. You can prepare the crust and filling a day ahead and wait to assemble and bake it.

Or if you need an even faster breakfast or brunch option, you can bake the quiche ahead of time and reheat it when ready to serve. You can freeze the whole quiche once it has been baked or slice it up and freeze leftover portions for easy reheating and lightning fast breakfasts.

Looking for a low-carb or gluten-free option? I make crustless quiche more often than not, although I do enjoy both kinds. If you love the crust and don’t want to give it up, here’s a link to the best gluten free pie crust ever!

And for a couple more awesome savory breakfast options, try sausage stuffed french bread or a bacon asparagus frittata.

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Fragrant garlic, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes are sauteed in butter and then tossed with fresh lemon juice and tender pasta to create the Lemon Butter Pasta of which dreams are made.

And before the mushroom haters comment, yes, you can skip them. However, they really are delicious in this recipe, I recommend giving them a chance before ruling them out!

Lemon Butter Pasta

I’ve been making this pasta for company, for myself, for family and friends for almost 25 years now. This is the first recipe I think of when I am craving pasta.

My husband enjoys this with some grilled chicken added to it, but I’m quite happy with this pasta alone most of the time.

When we were first married, I often made this pasta just for myself on weekends when Sean was out of town.

Lemon Butter Pasta Recipe

Lemon, butter, and garlic are an awesome combination in pretty much any recipe, aren’t they? They truly shine in this sauce along with the mushrooms and tomatoes.

This lemony sauce coats the thin angel hair pasta perfectly and it’s a terrific match for Last Minute Chicken or Crispy Oven Baked Chicken. Chicken is my go-to option with this pasta.

However, Garlic Butter Steak Bites or Pine Nut Crusted Halibut are a couple more delicious ways to serve this meal.

Nowadays, when I make this, I double the recipe and cross my fingers for leftovers for my lunch the next day. I̵

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a hearty soup filled with chunks of tender chicken, black beans, corn, peppers, and tomatoes.

Everything comes together in a creamy rich soup base that tastes like the red chile enchiladas at your favorite Mexican restaurant.

Enchilada Soup

This soup can be simmered through the day in a Crock-pot, allowing dinner to be ready whenever you’re hungry. Alternatively, it can be pulled together on the stovetop in less than 20 minutes.

However you make it, your family and friends are sure to love this Chicken Enchilada Soup.

Soups are a fall dinner favorite and I am making the most of the soup weather over here. It seems like half the pics on my camera these days are soups or stews. This is my oldest son’s favorite soup these days.

I make this soup on a fairly regular rotation and realized the other day it was way past time to update the photos and share it with you again!

Creamy Enchilada Soup

Chicken enchilada soup is an extremely versatile recipe. I constantly adapt it to what is on hand. Last year, I used some of the leftover turkey to make a batch of this soup. You can swap in whichever beans you like best as well.

Top your bowl of soup with whatever makes each person the happiest: shredded cheese, sour cream, extra cilantro and green onions, or tortilla strips.

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

• yellow onion
• garlic
• cooked chicken
• chicken broth
• petite diced tomatoes
• red enchilada sauce
• chopped green chile (frozen, canned, or fresh is fine)
• black beans
• corn
• taco seasoning
• heavy cream
• salt and pepper

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