In 2013 I had the amazing opportunity to visit Peru with Operation Christmas Child. It was an incredible experience to see how the organization works and be a part of giving children their shoe boxes. Tasting food is always a travel experience I look forward to and the food of Peru did not disappoint! I… [continue reading]
Avocado Salsa
One of our favorite things to make to go with any Mexican or Latin American meal is fresh, chopped Avocado Salsa. This is very much like Guadalajara Guacamole. I know most people think of Guacamole as containing smashed avocados, and when made right I love that version also, but chopped avocado Guacamole is my first… [continue reading]
Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Chicken Tortilla Casserole is comfort food. When I was growing up my mom made several versions of tortilla casseroles, and I loved all of them. This casserole I put together is slightly different from my mother’s recipe. It’s a quick and easy version especially if you keep cooked or shredded chicken on hand like I… [continue reading]
Irish Coddle Recipe
As I was looking for a main dish for my St. Patrick’s Day meal I found Coddle. I read several recipes, but I liked bits and pieces from many so I decided rather than follow a recipe I put together my own. That’s the fun of creating recipes isn’t it? It turned out to be… [continue reading]
Easy Chocolate Fondue Recipe
I’ve been making this for several years. It is just so easy, and I usually have the ingredients on hand. What you need: 12 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips (I like it dark, but you could use milk chocolate if you prefer.) 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (adding more as it thickens) Many recipes call for… [continue reading]
How to Make the Best Chicken Quesadillas
“Chicken Quesadillas. It’s a pet peeve of mine. A quesadilla is a tortilla with cheese. If you put chicken in it, it ceases to be a quesadilla. It’s like putting a slice of cheese between two buns and calling it a hamburger. BUT in an effort to show that I can conform, on occasion,… [continue reading]
Flan
Flan was my favorite dessert from my childhood days in Mexico. I still love it and now my kids do too. This was a super easy kid friendly flan. Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup La Lechera Sweetened condensed milk 1 cup milk Caramels Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk eggs and milk together until well… [continue reading]
Chilaquiles Recipe
This is actually my mom’s version of Chilaquiles. In Mexico where we learned to eat them, they don’t deep fry the tortillas, just brown in oil. They use fresh tomatoes with onions and chiles blended. They let the tortillas get soggy. I prefer the tortillas crisp, but of course the sauce made with fresh ingredients… [continue reading]
Peach Pie
It’s that time! Texas peaches are ripe! It’s a mad rush to bring them in because the critters outside steal them isn’t it? Don’t have a tree in your back yard? No problem! You can find them galore in the grocery stores right now and they are GOOD! Truth be told I’m not a huge… [continue reading]
Old Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe
I love homemade potato salad! It’s one of our Easter meal must have side dishes. Where as Jason’s grandma Doodle would usually purchase the potato salad for Easter, I always make it from scratch just like my mom made it. Well, it’s how I remember my mom making it. Through the years I’ve made changes… [continue reading]