I didn’t expect this recipe for a cheeseburger and pickle soup to be so good. It’s my husband’s concoction and it is certainly nothing fancy, but boy did it hit […]
Creamy Cheeseburger Soup with Dill Pickles Read Post »
Hoppin John is a cajun stew (slow carb compliant) popular on New Years Day for bringing luck in the new year!
Hoppin John with Collard Greens: A New Year’s Tradition Read Post »
Detailed, comprehensive guidelines for building a perfect cheeseboard for any occasion, with a focus on preparing a low carb cheeseboard
Guide for Making a Holiday Cheese or Charcuterie Board Read Post »
Quick Summary: The Paloma is arguably Mexico’s most popular cocktail, even more so than the margarita. Made with tequila (or mezcal), fresh grapefruit juice, lime, and sparkling water. Light, refreshing,
How to Make a Paloma Cocktail (Mexico’s Favorite Tequila Drink) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Sweet potatoes halved and roasted, brushed with harissa under the broiler, then topped with a blackberry-rosemary compote. Four flavors combine into a complex holiday side dish. Includes tips
Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe with Blackberry-Rosemary Sauce Read Post »
Champurrado recipe for traditional Mexican hot chocolate thickened with masa harina. Made with Mexican chocolate, piloncillo, cinnamon, and star anise. Includes regional variations from Oaxaca to Michoacán, substitution guide, and step-by-step instructions.
Champurrado Recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate with Masa (Chocolate Atole) Read Post »
Biscochitos are traditional Mexican shortbread cookies flavored with anise, orange zest, and cinnamon, coated in cinnamon sugar after baking. This recipe compares lard vs butter versions and includes regional variations, tips for perfect texture, and drink pairings.
Mexican Shortbread Cookies (Biscochitos): Lard vs Butter Recipe Read Post »
Quick Summary: Five practical gifts for tea enthusiasts, from electric kettles with temperature control to portable tea infuser thermoses. Includes a recipe for hibiscus tea (Agua de Jamaica) that works
Gifts for Tea Lovers (Plus Hibiscus Tea Recipe) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A complete guide to stocking your pantry for Mexican cooking, from everyday meals to holiday celebrations. Covers dried chiles, spices, masa, canned goods, and specialty ingredients. Includes guidance
Essential Mexican Pantry: Ingredients for Traditional Mexican Cooking Read Post »
Have a kid in college or a loved one living abroad? This holiday season, let them know you’re thinking of them by sending a themed holiday care package filled with
Holiday Care Packages: 7 Homemade Treats to Send Read Post »
Make the holidays extra festive with one of my favorite twists on the classic: a peppermint espresso martini! The perfect boozy pick-me-up to serve after a long family dinner, your
Peppermint Espresso Martini Read Post »
Quick Summary: Pozole rojo is a classic Mexican stew of pork and hominy in a red chile broth, slow-cooked until the flavors meld. This recipe comes from a friend in
Pork Pozole Rojo: Traditional Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew Read Post »
Quick Summary: A free-form tart with spiced apples and sharp cheddar cheese on a buttery, flaky crust. This New England combination is easier than pie and makes a beautiful addition
Apple Cheddar Galette: A New England Fall Tart Read Post »
Quick Summary: Soft cookies studded with fresh raspberries and chunks of dark chocolate. Using 78% dark chocolate and minimal sugar lets the sweet-tart berries and rich cocoa flavor shine. Prep
Raspberry Dark Chocolate Cookie Recipe (Low Sugar) Read Post »
This simple potato side dish is a mainstay on the Swedish smorgasbord at Christmastime, where it is referred to as Jansson’s Temptation or Janssons frestelse. It is a rich and
Easy Swedish Potato Bake for the Holidays (aka Jansson’s Temptation) Read Post »
Traditional chile rellenos made with a soft egg batter: roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in whipped egg, lightly fried, and simmered in red tomato sauce.
Chile Relleno Egg Batter Recipe (Traditional Cheese-Stuffed Poblanos) Read Post »
Traditional Mexican ponche navideño recipe for warm, fruity Christmas punch simmered with tejocote, guava, cinnamon, piloncillo, and hibiscus. Served during Las Posadas celebrations. Includes a spiked version with tequila (ponche con piquete) and regional variations from Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Puerto Rico.
Ponche Navideño Recipe: Traditional Mexican Christmas Punch (with Tequila Option) Read Post »
Thumbprint cookies are one of the easiest cookies to make along with being one of most flexible and festive. Change out the chocolate sprinkles for a different color and change
Chocolate Sprinkle Thumbprint Cookies: Nutella & Dulce de Leche Fillings Read Post »
Thumbprint cookies are iconic around Christmas time and no other cookies can compete with the simplicity and amount of flexibility in flavors they offer. These ginger-spiced thumbprint cookies can be
Ginger-Spiced Thumbprint Cookies with Champagne Jelly Read Post »
These shortbread thumbprint cookies are filled with a bright, citrusy lemon filling and then dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for spring baking or for an Easter treat. The lemon filling can
Thumbprint Cookies with a Lemon Filling Read Post »
If you’re stressing about gravy this Thanksgiving, stop. Gravy can be a handful because it’s usually the last thing to make, and you want to serve it hot. Make this
Turkey Gravy, Make-Ahead Stock, & Gravy Rescue Tips Read Post »
Cauliflower is a mainstay of many low carb diets. There are many different ways to prepare it however, and this simple baked cauliflower dish becomes special with the robust additions
Low Carb Baked Cauliflower with Saffron & Olives Read Post »
Thanksgiving feasts often end up with dried out leftover turkey. A quick way to rescue dry turkey is to make a simple open faced turkey sandwich smothered with gravy. This
Red Eye Gravy on Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich Read Post »
Quick Summary: Mexico’s comfort food classic: toasted noodles in a savory tomato-chipotle broth. This version adds leftover turkey for protein, making it a complete meal. The toasting step is essential,
Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Noodle Soup with Leftover Turkey Read Post »
Looking for a gift for that person in your life who can’t get enough of cooking and eating oysters, lobster, fish, crab, mussels and all the other seafood under the
Best Gifts for Seafood Lovers for Any Budget Read Post »
Roast pumpkin seeds with smoky, spicy Mexican seasonings for a crunchy fall snack or garnish. Covers which pumpkin seeds are edible, how to clean and prepare them, and four spice variations including chile-lime and chipotle.
Spiced Pumpkin Seeds Recipe: Roasted with Mexican Seasonings Read Post »
Mexican candied pumpkin recipe (Calabaza en Tacha) made with winter squash simmered in piloncillo syrup, cinnamon, orange, and warm spices. Traditional for Day of the Dead and Mexican holiday celebrations. Served with Mexican crema and toasted pepitas.
Candied Pumpkin Recipe: Calabaza en Tacha for Mexican Holiday Flair Read Post »
Strata is basically an egg casserole with varied fillings and a creamy custard base. It is often likened to a bread pudding. This breakfast strata is filled with swiss chard
Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata (Casserole) with Swiss Chard & Sausage Read Post »
A Mexican-style slow cooker chili with turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey), butternut squash, poblano peppers, and black beans. Smoky depth comes from ancho and chipotle chile powder.
Butternut Squash Turkey Chili (Slow Cooker, Mexican-Style) Read Post »
Three seafood platter ideas for holiday entertaining: a trendy tinned fish board, a classic shellfish platter, and a luxury seafood tower. Two homemade dipping sauces included.
Seafood Platter Ideas: Three Approaches from a Simple Board to a Holiday Showstopper Read Post »
