Savannah Blake

Savannah Blake

One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice

One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice

This Mexican chicken and rice cooks in one skillet, with seared bone in thighs resting on a bed of spiced rice, black beans, corn, and tomato. The skillet goes from the stovetop to the oven, so the rice absorbs all…

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

This jalapeno popper stuffed chicken packs juicy chicken breasts with a creamy filling of cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh jalapeno. The chicken is seared until golden, then finished in the oven, so it is ready in about 35 minutes.…

Egg Salad Sandwiches with Chives and Dijon

Egg Salad Sandwiches with Chives and Dijon

These egg salad sandwiches are made with mashed soft boiled eggs, a little mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh chives on soft buttered white bread. The filling is simple on purpose, so the flavor of the eggs shines through. It takes…

Cheesy Baked Mexican Beef and Beans

Cheesy Baked Mexican Beef and Beans

This cheesy baked mexican beef and beans skillet goes from stovetop to oven in one pan and feeds six people in about 40 minutes. It needs no side dish other than corn chips or warm tortillas. Seasoned ground beef, kidney…

Beef Empanadas with Chorizo and Olives

Beef Empanadas with Chorizo and Olives

These beef empanadas pair a flaky butter pastry with a smoky filling of ground beef, chorizo, potato, olives, and hard boiled egg. Every golden half moon bakes in the oven instead of the fryer, which keeps the crust light. The…