There’s just something about black beans and lime that gets me going.The added citrus zing and acidity that fresh lime juice (along with a touch of jalapeño) provides to the beloved black bean (and often Mexican themed) makes me smile. I remember years and years ago (three decades, actually), I slow cooked up a huge…
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We can all agree on a few things here: Great carne asada should taste, first, of the beef. It should be buttery, rich, and juicy, with a nice charred, smoky flavor. It should also be fork-tender, but also somewhat substantial. Finally, the marinade should have a good balance of flavors, with no single ingredient overwhelming…
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Two of our very favorite comfort foods – combined into one.It’s Taco Tuesday and Friday Night Lasagna in this neck of the woods!Cheesy, spicy, savory – warming: Mexican meets Italian for layers of pasta, seasoned vegetarian taco “meat,” spicy sauce, and lots and lots of cheese. Who could ask for more?Oh, that’s right! AVOCADO!!! Don’t forget the…
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The combination of cilantro and lime sort of creates a miracle in your mouth, right?It’s kind of like the essence of a proper street taco 🌮.It’s something that EVERYONE WANTS. And, in under 10 minutes, Kevin’s Natural Foods basically does it all for you – no strings attached – just some Keto “grits.”Down-home skillet grits…
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Maybe this grilled cheese sammich doesn’t go with a bowl of creamy tomato soup – maybe it does – Maybe, rather than soothing, this version of your favorite comfort food is exciting and peps you up, with quite a kick from the spicy salsa, sharp cheddar cheese, and fragrant cilantro. Maybe not. Regardless of what…
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I had every intention of GRILLING this chicken. I had it all planned out – photographed and beautifully crafted in my mind.Yet, on this particular day, the gas grill decided NOT to work for me.Rather than trouble shoot on the hot patio, I opted for an easy fix: indoor, Dutch oven stovetop ( + broiling…
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This is not your traditional fajita recipe. No, it’s not.The steak sirloin strips are definitely coated is a savory, spicy, fajita-ish seasoning – But rather than muted in the outer banks of a flour tortilla, this specialized, sautéed steak strips are served right alongside (or among) Craize Sweet Corn (toasted corn) crackers.These crackers are “extra…
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Craving some refreshing “Aloha” in your life?When it comes to Hawaii and food, one cannot imagine a true, home-good meal without a touch of SPAM, macaroni salad, and a side of fresh pineapple (even though pineapple is NOT native to Hawaii and is really not grown much on the islands anymore – different story).Typically, I’m…
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As I adore to display the variety of flavors, the creativity of my heart, and the unexpected items I find in my market and endeavors, as well and my passionate and never ending culinary thought process, my claim to “fame” and signature style is an innovative culmination of flavor and style in my recipes –…
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Carnitas, literally meaning “little meats”, is a dish of Mexican cuisine that originated in the state of Michoacán. Carnitas are made by braising or simmering pork in oil or preferably lard until tender. It was a bone-chillingly cold day. We needed something warm and cozy, something nourishing – something slow cooked and “stick to your…
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