Category Archives: Recipes
Recipe – Zesty Chicken Soup
Hola from Houston, Texas! I am in Houston visiting my folks and doing the cooking while I’m here, which is fine by me! I love cooking and baking as much as I do writing. (First draft done of my sequel … Continue reading
Recipe – Vegetarian Burrito Bowl
Of all the recipes I’ve posted here, the recipe for Mexican fideo gets the most views. Chile verde with pork and authentic Mexican tacos are the runners up. Fideo is a dish I grew up eating and frequently make for my own family (with tortillas, frijoles … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Recipe – Smoky Mexican Charro Beans
I looked over the recipes on my blog today and was surprised to see that I’d never posted a recipe for Mexican Charro beans, the high protein staple of many Mexican kitchens! My own family ate them 3-4 times a … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Uncategorized
1 Comment
Black Bean Salad – Perfect for a Picnic or Potluck
Toss together in large serving bowl: 3 cans black beans, drained, rinsed (let as much water drain off as possible) 2-3 fresh ears of corn, corn cut off cob (leave it raw), or 1 c frozen corn, thawed 1/2 red onion, finely diced … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes
Leave a comment
Pineapple-Mango Pico de Gallo
Father’s Day is tomorrow. My brother will make his FAMOUS pork ribs on the BBQ, and my husband will grill up some salmon which should go perfectly with one of my favorite side dishes, pineapple-mango pico de gallo. I call … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes
Leave a comment
Recipe – Chile Verde with Pork
I’ve had a rough couple of weeks with elbow surgery on January 30 and some serious back pain for over a month. Last night, I made dinner for the first time since all the troubles began. My first dinner out of the … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes
2 Comments
Easy Skillet Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
Someone recently recommended I check out Sally’s Baking Addiction website since baking is one of my FAVORITE things to do. The first recipe I tried was her homemade mint Oreos – delicious, and they stayed soft and chewy for over a … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes
Leave a comment
Recipe – Tomatillo Salsa w/Homemade Tortilla Chips
It’s close to game time. Given this salsa is green, it’d be perfect for feeding a crowd during a Seahawks game. Go HAWKS! This recipe comes from The Best Mexican Recipes Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen. Every recipe looks muy delicioso! … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes
Leave a comment
Recipe – Mom’s Picadillo
It’s time for an easy, yummy recipe, perfect for winter weather – Mom’s picadillo (pee-kah-dee-yo) which is sort of like Mexican beef stew. Picadillo comes in different forms all around the world from the Dominican Republic to the Philippines to Costa Rica … Continue reading
Recipe – Taco Salad with Avocado Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing
Here is my recipe for taco salad. I do not recall it ever being served by my abuelitas, my mother, aunts or any restaurant in Mexico until the 1980s. It’s an American-Mexican creation, and a delicious one at that. http://www.historyrocket.com/miscellaneous/2011/05/History-Of-Taco-Salad.html RECIPE STEPS/INGREDIENTS Get … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes
Leave a comment
