We’ve had great weather here the past few weekends and feels like summer is trying to make an early entrance. This weather just makes me feel like bringing out my summer dresses and tank tops I stashed away for the winter. It also makes me crave more ice cream….actually, ice pops. So here’s to Summer […]
Recipes
All the Way Mexican in May: Chicken Tortilla Soup
{recipe updated 12/21} I might have been Mexican in a previous life…Frida Kahlo maybe? Ooh the suffering…never mind. I do love her work though and that of her husband, Diego Rivera, so much so that I named my long hair Chihuahua after him. I’ve always been drawn to Mexico’s rich culture, textiles, the beautiful, bright […]
Spicy Pozole Soup to Heat Up the Month of May
Ah Pozole, you’ve been on my mind for such a long time, so nice to finally get to have you! Ok, in case you didn’t know, I enjoy food, really good tasting, spicy and flavorful foods. My mouth waters when I think of certain dishes I’ve had over the years and plot in my head […]
Great Make-Ahead Spices: Seasoned Salts
A great way to save some time while cooking is to make your spice blends ahead of time. They’re so easy to mix up and can be stored in your cupboards for future use, especially when they are flavors you use often. Sure you can buy already prepared seasoning but making your own allows you […]
Spicy Cream of Tomato Soup with Chicken and Pasta
One of the things that always comforts me on a cold, rainy day is a hearty soup. It was pouring out this past Sunday and chilly in the 40’s so soup was perfect for dinner and decided on this creamy tomato soup with chicken and pasta. I was inspired by the chicken tomato soup with […]
Easy Sunday Dinner: Spicy Chicken Meatballs with Spaghetti
The last thing I want to do on a Sunday is prepare an elaborate meal, unless there’s a special holiday coming up which is what I’ll be doing next week Sunday for Easter. During those times I don’t mind since I love the times spent with family but most of the time, I just want […]