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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 […]

Cumin Citrus Fajitas

Cumin Citrus Fajitas BBQ season is quickly approaching and the excitement has me craving the flavors of summer. I love grilling! Grilling means school is out for the summer, less day to day rush and plenty of time outdoors. Spending time outside in the fresh air, the warm sun, kids playing and the adults […]

Avocado Pasta Sauce

I love avocados. Whether sliced over a taco, sandwiched between a crusty bollio, cubed over a bowl of beans or smashed with serranos over a stack of homemade corn tortillas chips avocados are amazing. For a small package they sure pack a punch. Did you know? Avocados from Mexico supply nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and […]

Dulce de Leche Cake

Dulce de Leche Cake Mi cariño graduates today! I am bursting with pride, happiness and overwhelming joy for him. Today he receives his Master’s Degree in Social Work. I find myself tearing up just thinking of the bumpy road that lead us to this day. After 9/11 my hubby like many dedicated men and women enlisted in […]

Tlayuda {Giveaway} with @IMUSAUSA

Tlayuda A Tlayuda is a popular street snack in Oaxaca. This street snack consists of an over sized thin corn tortilla grilled over hot coals until crunchy. A thin layer of asiento (pork fat) and refried beans serve as the base. Toppings can include shredded cabbage, chorizo, thin slices of precooked meat or pork, onions, […]

Creamy Black Beans

Two months ago we took a weekend trip to Houston, Texas to catch a basketball game. We spent the day before the game at the aquarium, museum and visiting friends. Tired and ready for a nap we headed to our hotel to unwind and play in the pool. Time flew by, it was late and […]

Arroz con Azafrán

Arroz con Azafrán A colorful rice infused with the color of saffron, not to be confused with the Spanish variety. Azafrán’s flavor is much milder and is often used to infuse color and a hint of smoky flavor. I use Azafrán in many of my seafood dishes or with chicken or in this case…with […]

Rick Bayless ~ Salsa Roja de Chile Arbol

The boxes are packed, loaded on to a u-haul and have been deposited to our home. The countdown begins 29 days left in Edinburg, Texas. The excitement is almost unbearable. I now find myself sleeping on one of those air mattresses. My kitchen scaled down to 4 plates, 4 bowls, 4 glasses and only […]

Chef Aarón Sánchez’s Slow Roasted Chipotle Chicken

Comer Juntos Family bonding over great food at the dinner table, what’s not to love? I’m excited to help kick off this great program geared to bringing family together around the dinner table. Comer Juntos “Comer Juntos” means ‘Eating Together’ in English, and I’m excited about showing parents that there’s real joy in […]