My name is Mary Ann Allen and I am here to help you get organized so you can save money on groceries and feed your family healthy, nutritious food. My multi-cultural cooking background comes from being born in the US and raised in Bolivia. I have 5 kids and own around 400 cook books. I absolutely love to cook!
What is a Falafel – Falafel Recipe with Tahini Sauce
Falafel is a Middle Eastern food made with garbanzo beans in some regions and fava beans in others. They are vegetarian and deep fried. You can bake them is you…
Recipe Oat Bars – Blueberry Orange Cream Bars
These bars are a great addition to any meal. Make them for picnics, for school or as dessert. Here is what you are going to need for these: Makes 24…
How to Fried Rice – Chicken and Vegetable Asian Style Rice Bowl
Here is a great way to use up left over rice, chicken and left over veggies in the fridge. You can use pretty much any vegetable you want as well…
How to Cook a Pork Chop – Curry Rubbed Pan Fried Pork Chops with Mango Salsa
Serves four FOR THE CHOPS: 4 pork chops – about ½ inch thick 1 ½ tsp. curry 1 ½ tsp. ground cumin 1 ½ tsp. garlic powder ¾ tsp. thyme…
How to Cook Beef Ribs on the Grill – Grilled Beef Ribs
This recipe is a perfect fusion of Latin chiles with American BBQ sauce. It delivers a variety of flavors and is absolutely a pleasure to eat! Beef ribs are a…
Receipe for Pasta Salad – Tri-Color Pasta Salad w/ Poppy Seed Dressing
This salad goes very nicely with any kind of meat. Make it for your next barbecue. You will love it! Here is what you need to do for this: 12…
Casserole Recipe with Ground Beef – Puerto Rican Plantian and Meat Casserole (Pastelon)
This Puerto Rican dish is sort of a noodle-less lasagna where the plantains are used in lieu of pasta. This takes some work but the final result is a delicious…
Cook Lamb – Lamb Burgers w/ Tahine Sauce
This is a great alternative for a beef burger. I is also quite low in carbs. The sauce is made with Tahine, the main ingredient in hummus, and it complements…
Cookie Cake Recipe – Coffee Dulce de Leche Ice Box Cake (Torta Helada)
This dessert is quite easy to make and will complement any special occasion. Coffee and dulce de leche are perfect for each other. Here is what you are going to…
Tilapia Tacos Recipe – Beer Battered Fish Tacos
Fish tacos are the greatest! I made these with tilapia but you can use any mild, white fish. If you have never had a fish taco I hope you will…
Recipe for Sausage Pasta – American Chop Suey
This dish is typically made with small elbow pasta. My kids wanted me to make it with Rigatoni so I did. Whatever pasta you decide to use you will love…
Easy Desserts – Berries and Cream
Berries are in season and they are inexpensive and super sweet! This is a quick way to create an elegant dessert that every berry lover will adore! Here is what…
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