Category Archives: Recipes

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →