Jalapeno Corn Pudding

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Jalapeno Corn Pudding is a sweet and savory cornbread with a spicy kick. With a golden brown crust and a soft, custard-like center, it’s American comfort food at its best.

corn pudding with jalapenos

I’ve loved corn pudding for as long as I can remember. Adding jalapenos gives the casserole a little bit of heat that I find irresistible.

Jalapeno Corn Pudding

Growing up, my mom made corn pudding for almost every holiday meal or special occasion. It’s a tradition I’ve carried on with my own kids, although I make my corn pudding from scratch instead of from a boxed mix.

Jalapeno Corn Pudding has all the nostalgic creamed corn flavor of the original but with a spicy twist. The heat from the jalapenos gives a satisfying balance to the sweet corn without lighting your mouth totally on fire. I love this so much that I’ve even been known to sneak bites of the leftovers cold, straight from the fridge! I hope it brings the same level of joy to your table.

Jalapeno Corn Pudding in a white baking dish

Ingredients and Substitutions

Corn – You’ll need both whole kernel canned corn and creamed corn.

Dry Ingredients – I use cornmeal, along with all purpose flour, bakin

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Corn Quesadilla

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Crisp tortillas and melting cheese collide with spicy elote corn dip in this hearty, flavorful Corn Quesadilla. And the best part? From start to finish, these come together in just 10 minutes.

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This corn quesadilla recipe was heavily inspired by our beloved elote dip, a dish made with roasted corn in a creamy sauce of spicy mayonnaise, lime, and cotija cheese. Whether we eat it with a spoon or dip into it with tortilla chips, it’s been a long-time favorite snack in our house. Given our love of elote and quesadillas, it was only a matter of time until I tried combining the two.

Corn Quesadilla

My boys and I are long-time fans of all things quesadilla. In fact, quesadillas were one of the first meals I taught my boys how to cook. They’re simple, easy to make, and provide a great way to use up leftovers.

Unsurprisingly, my boys loved this recipe from the first bite. At this point, I know that I need to multiply this recipe every time I make it. Who knew that adding crispy, golden tortillas and gooey melted cheese to our beloved elote dip would make it even better? I suppose it was a safe bet. These corn quesadillas are a great way to use up any leftover dip (when and if we’re lucky enough to have leftovers).

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Crunchy Spinach Salad

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Fresh greens, nutty edamame, sweet cranberries, plenty of cheese, wonton crisps, and a handful of fresh mushrooms tossed in a tangy sweet honey mustard dressing add up to this unforgettable Crunchy Spinach Salad. Inspired by one of my favorite restaurant salads, this salad never fails to remind me of road trips with family.

copycat Dion's salad with spinach, edamame, cranberries, mushrooms, provolone, and honey mustard dressing in white bowl on wooden table

As you already know, I grew up in New Mexico and I have loved Dion’s Pizza for as long as I can remember. There’s no such thing as a trip back home that doesn’t include a stop there for at least one meal. Even my green chile ranch was inspired by our love for their dressing, since we couldn’t get it after moving out of state. So, I’m thrilled to share another Dion’s copycat salad today.

Dion’s Crunchy Spinach Salad

I fell for the crunchy spinach salad the very first time I tried it. I was visiting my sister Jenny in NM and she ordered this salad along with our pizza. I had always ordered their chef salad, so when this one showed up, I wasn’t sure what to think about it.

It’s hard to believe that was almost ten years ago. I can not believe it took me until this summer’s road trip to Arizona to finally try my hand at this recipe. But, I am proud of myself for remembering to put the ingredients on my shopping list while I was still eating it. How’s that for thinking ahead?

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Sauteed Cauliflower

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This crunchy, cheesy Sauteed Cauliflower has me over here make the same side dish on repeat multiple times a month lately. It’s jaw-droppingly easy to pull together, and my boys like it so much they snag pieces right out of the pan.

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that I’m a longtime fan of simple, satisfying, and just downright tasty side dishes that I can throw together on busy nights, and sides like sauteed broccoli and asparagus are often seen on my meal plan.

Sauteed Cauliflower

And this cauliflower? It falls right in line with that: hearty, cheesy, and just plain easy to make. From start to finish, all the prep and cooking for the dish can be done in less than 30 minutes with a minimum of fuss.

I love the contrast of textures in this dish, too. The cheesy cauliflower and crunchy breadcrumbs pair together so well. One of my boys, normally a fierce critic of any dish containing cauliflower, even came back for seconds!

cheesy, crunchy cauliflower in stainless pan

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Tomato Pasta Salad

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The bold flavors of ripe, juicy tomatoes marinated in balsamic vinegar with plenty of seasonings make this Tomato Pasta Salad an easy winner. And, the actual prep involved? Just ten minutes of effort. Hands-down one of the easiest pasta salads I’ve ever made.

close up of pasta salad with tomatoes

I adore pasta salad. It’s super simple to make and a great way to use up any vegetables you have on hand. And, what I’ve learned over the years is that the right dressing makes ALL the difference. These Marinated Tomatoes are a super shortcut to a fabulous pasta salad that hits way above its weight class in the flavor department.

Tomato Pasta Salad

I’ve been marinating tomatoes this way for over 15 years now and they’ve become a summer staple in my kitchen. And once I stumbled upon using the leftover marinade as a salad dressing, it was a natural next step that led me from the tomatoes to this pasta salad.

And I’m so glad it did. I top everything off with freshly shredded parmesan for a touch of that cheesy, nutty goodness. I love the way that a generous handful of parsley brightens the whole salad with herb-y freshness too.

Once you’ve made this salad, you’ll likely agree that this salad deserves it’s place in the dinner rotation.

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