Greek salad is one of my favorite salads. I love making this one without lettuce and I do not add bell peppers to it because my husband hates them! So, if you want to add lettuce and bell peppers go right ahead. You are going to need: 2 large cucumbers 4 medium tomatoes 1 medium [...]

Plantains are not commonly eaten in the US but are very popular in other countries. You can buy them in Hispanic, Asian and Middle Eastern markets. Make sure you wait until they are very ripe and the peel is black before you use them for this recipe. Green plantains are great for making chips. Another [...]

Steak tacos are a great way to eat steak cooked in the frying pan. You don’t need a lot of meat to feed the whole family and they taste wonderful! I used flour soft taco tortillas but go ahead and use corn tortillas if you wish. Make sure you rinse and pat dry the steak [...]

In this dish the pasta is mixed in with a spicy, creamy tomato sauce. It is very easy to make and does not have to be spicy. Simply reduce the garlic and omit the cayenne pepper. However you decide to make it I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the final result. This is [...]

Here is an easy side dish that goes well with everything! Turmeric adds and interesting flavor to this dish and is also believed by many to have a number of medicinal attributes.  Healthy and delicious!  For this dish you will need: 2 cups white rice 1 cup vermicelli cut up into small pieces 1 tablespoon [...]

This recipe takes some time because the pork needs to cook slowly and then get crisped. It is absolutely worth the extra time, believe me! I served it with hominy like we do in Bolivia but feel free to serve it with tortillas, rice and beans like they do in Mexico. Print the Chicharron Recipe [...]

Enchiladas are a great meal! They are easy, delicious and certainly affordable! Here’s a nice video on how to make this version with salsa verde instead of the customary red sauce. Print the Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde Recipe Here Print the Salsa Verde Recipe Here Amazon.com Widgets

Now here’s a great, easy, healthy recipe with bowtie pasta and shrimp. It only has a few ingredients but the final flavor is wonderful because it is loaded with fresh herbs. Print the Bowtie Pasta & Shrimp Recipe Here Amazon.com Widgets

Cheese empanadas are very easy and fun to make. They are traditionally not made from puff pastry but from more of a pie dough consistency. This recipe, however, calls for puff pastry. 10 5×5 squares puff pastry 2 cups shredded farmer’s cheese 1 large egg white, beaten 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Salt & Pepper [...]

If you are in need of a very fast, frugal and delicious recipe you have just struck gold! Here is something that you can make in a snap, in one dish, that everyone will love! Here’s what you will need: 6 skinless, chicken thighs 1 cup uncooked white rice 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup [...]

One of the things I love about braising is that once you have all the initial prepping done you can forget about the rest! Things cook very slowly and flavors abound! Talk about deep, rich flavors that you can create! And very frugal too! This meal will serve five people easily. If you have left [...]

The combination of honey mustard and ginger makes this chicken really interesting. You can make it with skinless thighs if you would prefer. That way you can save money and calories! Enjoy! Print the Honey Mustard Ginger Chicken Recipe Here! … Amazon.com Widgets