There's nothing like a chocolate flourless torte to make one feel like an accomplished baker. Whenever I make this I feel like I should open a bakery and this would be my prized item on the menu. It's so easy, and so good. Having a bad day? Make this guy and you'll feel better. I promise.

Ingredients:
12 oz. of chopped dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips (1 bag)
6 tablespoons of unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
dash of salt
1/2 tea of cinnamon
1/8 tea cayenne pepper (for a little sass, shhhhh....)

Milk chocolate topping (optional)
4oz or about 3/4cup milk chocolate


Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F

Melt butter and chocolate together either in the microwave or with a metal bowl over a pot of steaming water (double-boiler)

In another bowl, mix the eggs and sugar together

Add chocolate mixture to the egg mixture a bit at a time, while whisking. Add spices.

Ideally, pour mixture into greased spring form pan. I don't own a spring form pan so I used a cake pan. You can't take the tort out, but it's still pretty.

Bake for 20-25 minute or until knife comes out clean. Let torte cool completely.

For milk chocolate topping:
Melt milk chocolate with milk in microwave or over double boiler (don't let it boil)

Spread over cooled torte and let harden

Dust with powdered sugar (I use a metal strainer to dust)

Unlike most things, this is best served luke-warm. It's nice and fudgey that way.

"This is definitely blog worthy, you can quote me." -Cheap

Inspired by our value-brand ground beef that has been taking up space in our freezer, I decided to make a fun twist on an old-fashioned fave. I made this for dinner today and the only hard part was Sweet Pea vying for my attention while I was cooking. This dish is an excellent heart-warmer. I mean, you just can't go wrong with meat, potatoes, and cheese. In the end, Sweet Pea loved it too!

Ingredients:
1/2 pound meatballs (I made mine but you can use store bought or even just brown some ground beef)
1 medium onion, diced
1 large carrot or about 3/4cup, shredded
1 Tbs oil
1/4 cup flour
1 14oz can diced tomato, drained
3 cups chicken stock
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tea dried basil
1/2 tea garlic powder
2 cups sharp cheddar
1 cup milk

Directions:
In a pot on med-high, sauté onion and carrot with a Tbs oil.

Add flour to pot and mix with carrot and onion (this will thicken the broth)

Add the 3 cups of chicken broth and potato and let simmer until potatoes are cooked through, about 15 min.

Throw in drained tomatoes, basil, garlic powder, cheese, and cooked beef. Cook through.

Measure out 1 cup of milk and add a Tbs of soup mixture to the milk (to temper it so it won't curdle). Pour the milk into the soup. Once all is heated, serve and gobble it up!

This is a crowd pleaser for sure! Yummers!

Talk about soul food. After cold rainy days in England, these gooey treats warm our hearts and remind us of home. Even Sweet Pea loves these, especially the olives. It's made from ingredients we typically have on hand and we are a cheesy (yes, realistically and figuratively) family so this is prefect. Sweet Pea points to fridge daily and announces "cheese!", which actually sounds more like "keys!". This recipe meets a frequent cheesy craving.

Ingredients:
2 cups shredded chicken, cooked
1 small-med onion, diced
4 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
1 1/2 cups sour cream
8 8 inch tortillas
1 can diced tomatoes, drained of liquid
3/4 cup green olives, sliced in half
1/4 tea cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic, minced

Extra sour cream and salsa for topping (or smothering)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F or 175C

Mix chicken, 1 cup sharp cheddar, onion, and 3/4cup sour cream in a bowl.

Evenly fill each tortilla and place in a 9x13 casserole dish. Enchiladas should end up in a single line.

Melt the rest of the sour cream and cheese in a microwaveable bowl. Add cayenne, garlic, and drained tomatoes.

Pour cheesy sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with black olives

Whack it in the oven for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Cheap and I top ours with salsa and more sour cream to make it even gooier (pictured).