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Indian Frybread Taco with Hominy Salsa

A quick bread, frybread often accompanies a meal, similar to the way that tortillas can be torn into pieces and used to scoop bites of food or can be dipped in stews and soups. Frybreads can also be sprinkled with sugar or honey, or used for taco-style dishes. Indian tacos are typically topped with ground beef, but I wanted focus on the frybread and also give the hominy salsa a chance to shine. So instead, I decided to top my frybread with black beans and tons of hominy slasa. I’m sharing this with BYOB, Bake… Read More

Cafe Tacuba-Style Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Cafe Tacuba-Style Creamy Chicken Enchiladas The plan for dinner last night was gnocchi. My daughter and husband had planned on cooking together and I would enjoy an evening off, so I thought. One thing lead to another and by the time I even realized I was in the kitchen shredding chicken. Funny how that happens. I have made this recipe many times and it continues to make my heart happy, comfort on plate. I did take one shortcut in not rolling my enchiladas. I layered the tortillas instead, like a casserole. I do this often when I… Read More

Agua de Zanahoria y Piña

Agua de Zanahoria y Piña I first had this agua when I was visiting my little brother in California. My mom and I along with my girls had arrived for a two week visit. When we arrived my little brother took me on a quick street tour to familiarize myself with his new place. Since, he had no time off we were to be left on our own until the evening, so he figured he’d better show us a few spots. The grocery store, a few parks, the dreaded wally mart and a few nurseries (my mom cannot… Read More

Empanadas de Cajeta

Empanadas de Cajeta Two weeks ago my girls asked if we could make empanadas. I said sure why not; gathered the ingredients and hurriedly rushed through the process. Thoughts of my to do list, my laundry load and gutting the garage whizzed in my head as I shaped the dough. My hands moved in a mechanical motion as I arranged the circles and handed the girls the filling. I have gotten better or should I say I am making small steps toward slowly down and relishing in the moments since our move home. I placed the baking sheet… Read More

Garbanzo Salad with Mango Cumin Dressing

Garbanzo Salad with Mango Cumin Dressing My mother loves garbanzo beans (chickpeas). You can always find them in her pantry and she frequently eats them for lunch in a salad or adds them to her soups. I had some leftover mango cumin dressing from our movie night and I decided to use it on a quick salad for my mother and I for lunch. This salad came together very quickly; a few strokes with the knife and you are done. Loaded with garbanzo beans, red onion, avocado, cucumber and jicama. Served over a bed of fresh spinach or even with a bowl of crispy… Read More

Agua De Piña

Agua De Piña We have been spending a lot of time outside on the slip and slide, not me, but the kiddos. Can you imagine me on a slip and slide? Pretty scary. The kids slip and I sip, they slide and I sip. I say it’s a pretty fun time for all involved. Aguas frescas are one of the highlights of summer, that and paletas of course. Fruit blended until shiny smooth, mixed with a bit of water and sweetened to taste. It really doesn’t get any better. While the kids slip into their bathing suits I quickly blend… Read More

My Special Coffee Moment #IDandME

Summer is here and the kids are running the show!! Play dates, hours on the slip and slide, evenings at the park and late movies. My beloved me time has vanished, which was never much, but it was still mine. So when I was asked to share a special coffee moment, I knew I had to focus on carving out some alone time. I decided to wake up an hour earlier, pour myself a cup of coffee and relish my time with a new book or hobby. The house was quiet, peaceful and all mine. It’s amazing what an hour… Read More

Mango Cumin Salad Dressing

Mango Cumin Salad Dressing I am falling in love all over again with my parents. Since moving back I find myself learning a bit more and more about them every day. Take for instance last week we decided to have family movie night. I would make dinner and my little sister would bring along a dessert, easy. I knew I wanted to serve a big salad along with dinner since my mom loves my salads. Earlier that day I had picked up a box of mangos that I knew would be great in my salad. I wanted… Read More