This creamy cheeseburger soup with dill pickles is my husband’s concoction, and it hits the trifecta: budget-friendly, quick, and full of flavor. It stretches a pound and a half of ground beef to feed 10 in under an hour.
Creamy Cheeseburger Soup with Dill Pickles Read Post »
Hoppin John with collard greens, black-eyed peas and ham hocks, made in the Instant Pot for New Year’s Day luck. Rice optional. From Heathglen Farm.
Hoppin John and Collard Greens for New Year’s 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 »
The Paloma outsells the margarita in Mexico. Made with tequila or mezcal, fresh grapefruit juice, lime, and sparkling water, it’s light, refreshing, and easy to make at home.
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 »
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 on where to source ingredients and how to substitute when needed.
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 »
A creamy Swedish potato casserole of potatoes, soft onions, cream, and anchovies, known in Sweden as Jansson’s Temptation. A Christmas classic that makes an easy Thanksgiving side too.
Swedish Potato Bake with Cream and Anchovies (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 »
What to add when turkey gravy tastes bland, how to rescue lumpy, salty, or thin gravy, and a make-ahead gravy base built on homemade giblet stock, so Thanksgiving gravy is the easy part.
What to Add to Turkey Gravy for Flavor (Plus Make-Ahead Gravy 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 »
Mexico’s comfort food classic: toasted noodles in a savory tomato-chipotle broth with turkey. The toasting step gives the noodles a nutty flavor and prevents mushiness. A complete meal in 30 minutes.
Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Noodle Soup with 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.
Roasted Spiced Pumpkin Seeds Recipe: Spicy, Smoky, or Sweet Read Post »
Mexican candied pumpkin (calabaza en tacha): chunks of winter squash simmered in piloncillo syrup with cinnamon, cloves, and orange until soft and glossy. Serve it with crema or a splash of cold milk, the way it’s eaten in Mexico for DÃa de los Muertos.
Candied Pumpkin Recipe: Mexican Calabaza en Tacha Read Post »
A Swiss chard casserole with Italian sausage, smoked gouda, and crusty bread soaked overnight in an egg custard. Assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning for an easy holiday brunch.
Swiss Chard Casserole with Sausage (Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata) 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 »
