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Salmon with Lime Butter and Pepitas

On St. Patrick’s Day everyone is a little Irish..how fun!! When Daily Spud announced she was having a Paddy’s Day Food Parade- I knew I wanted to join in on the fun. So I decided to green up my meal to keep in the spirit of the fun. At first I thought it would be difficult to green up my food–but most of my favorite flavors are green…limes, pepitas(pumpkin seeds) and cilantro..too easy.

Fruit Infused Water

I love water..yes it’s my preferred daily drink. But recently when we all got sick I’m not sure why-but I was having problems staying hydrated. I think in part that my throat was killing me and I wanted something warm to soothe me in turn I was downing cups of tea. Also when I’m sick my taste buds well at least mine feel off- something I usually enjoy somehow taste different- make any sense? Well when I noticed my girls’ were not drinking their share I knew I had to act. I got this idea from Country Living magazine but thought I would put my spin on it to the satisfy… Read More

Emeril's Cast Iron Honey Cornbread

Wow I feel so much better…Many thanks for all your warmest comments. I decided to move and wow am I ever LOST!! But be patient with me while I get used to this new system. While my house was being flooded by sneezing, coughing and so much needed naps I still found myself cooking..which is funny because even when i am sick I still want to eat good food. I’m sorry I cannot eat canned soup…so I was making batches of simple soups, out of stock I had in the freezer- every time I pulled some out I quickly stood there proudly waiting for the applause… Read More

Emeril’s Cast Iron Honey Cornbread

Corn Flake Crusted Fish Fillets with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce with Fried Corn

Sweet Life passes through the hall ” Oh hello cookbook,” Rick Bayless Cookbook – “oh wow your holding me – I thought you had forgottten about me!” Sweet Life – “Never Rick Never – your may “main man”- Rick Bayless- I could never forget about your cookbooks,” RBCookbook- “Really – wow you lie – you never cook from me anymore! I’m slightly dusty!!” Sweet Life -” But Rick I may not cook from your cookbooks everyday but, your with me always, when I use limes, when I add cilantro to my dishes, when I use queso fresco and crema mexicana–your with me.” RBCookbook- “Ya whatever– tell those… Read More

Sweet Potato Sauce with Ziti

Well Valentine’s day has come and gone- but this is no reason to stop the loving people!! So I am posting you another of my loves!! I love pasta ya… pasta for lunch- pasta for dinner- mmm the only thing is I don’t particularly like heavy sauces laden with cream and cheese. Yes I do eat these, but I feel so much better about my booty when I make a lighter sauce with ingredients you would not always think to use. Pasta is also a wonderful option when Lenten season begins- our family cuts back considerably on meat and adds extra veggie plates, pasta and beans- oh how I… Read More

Grapefruit Cake

Happy Valentine’s Day!! I hope you and your loved ones celebrate with lots of LOVE and KISSES!! Sending out Love from our kitchen to yours!! Love Sweet Life and family!!