I definitely considered naming this “The Anti-Chocoholic Cupcake” but I decided that my first rendition was simply TOO INTENSE for most people, and with a different chocolate (milk or semi sweet) it wouldn’t be so scary, haha. The recipe calls for semi-sweet: I used normal dark chocolate and got an intensely dark chocolate cupcake. I [...]

Ingredients:

1 package (24oz) mashed sweet potatoes OR homemade ones (recipe follows)
4 oz Neufchâtel cream cheese (1/2 package)
1 Tbsp. taco seasoning (or chili powder, or a few dashes red pepper)
12 corn tortillas
1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded mexican cheese blend (or whatever cheese, I used Colby)
Oil for greasing and frying.

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 [...]

While that might sound downright healthy, even I love these muffins! And I’m not exactly a huge squash or pineapple fan. The recipe as follows makes 10-12 muffins depending on size, I usually double the recipe.
Ingredients:

1 egg
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup oil
2/3 cup grated zucchini
1/3 cup crushed, drained pineapple
1 cup flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 [...]

One of my favorite side dishes, for when you want a creamier, cheesier version of a slightly Mexican rice. Pretty good on its own as well.
Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
2 cups water
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (divided)
1 tsp salt
2 cans (4oz each) chopped green chilies, drained

Directions:
Preheat [...]

This recipe is from Schnepf Farms, producers of fine fresh peaches in Arizona… If fresh peaches are not an option, drain a large can of sliced peaches, possibly 2. I have done the recipe in that way and it came out fine.
Ingredients:
Filling

8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced into thin wedges
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 [...]

Summer school is oooout and it’s getting hot! Here’s a simple hard lemonade recipe for that 4th of July weekend, or any weekend, or hell, any Tuesday night!
Ingredients:

2 cups water
1 cup sugar
8 cups ice
4+ ounces vanilla-flavored vodka
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, sliced into rings
1 lime, sliced into rings

Directions:
Bring water and sugar to a [...]