Tuesday, November 12, 2013

PAULA DEEN WOULD BE PROUD: CHELSEA'S TACO CASSEROLE

Cheesy. Spicy. Gooey. Yum.

My girl Chelsea is the queen of creation. She's crafty as hell, is a banging writer, and, most importantly, she can cook like nobody's business. While her forté is sweet treats, she recently cooked this taco casserole that blew my mind.


Looks like pig slop, tastes like heaven

Good doesn't begin to describe this dish, you guys. 

Reasons you need to make this meal for yourself tonight:

  1. It's super easy to make. Simple layering of delectable ingredients, a little toast and roast in the oven, and you've got the casserole to end all casseroles.
  2. Can you say leftovers? If you use the recipe I give you below, you're going to have enough taco bliss to be lunch & dinner for the rest of the week (or the rest of the day, depending on your appetite and physical capacity).
  3. While this mess of yum isn't exactly healthy (there's a lot of cheese involved), you can definitely sneak in vegetables without really noticing them. While Chelsea's recipe below has some specific veggies in it, feel free to add in your own favorites! I added some chopped up baby carrots and spinach to mine and it was just wonderful.
  4. It's delicious - duh.
Ready to get cooking?!

Sunday, November 10, 2013

ENGAGEMENT ALERT

I wish it were still socially relevant to say that he liked it, so he put a ring on it.

So, despite my best attempt at starting a blog and writing for it consistently, I've failed. I should have known it would happen - my New Years Resolutions usually give way before the first week of January. But it's time to give it another go, y'all! Here's to round 2!

If I'm going to get back on the personal blogging horse, I may as well start with an update on my personal life - I'm engaged!

The happy, non-photogenic couple.