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Crispy Smashed Potatoes →  May 26, 2009

These potatoes are so easy to make and they are delicious! You can serve them as a side dish or use baby potatoes and serve them as an appetizer with some spicy salsa. You can also make them for brunch in lieu of hash browns or country potatoes. Here is what you are going to [...]

Chile Verde – Pork Stew →  May 25, 2009

This stew takes some work but man is it worth it! The meat is super tender and the sauce is outstanding! Make sure you make this when you have enough time so that you let it cook as slowly as it is supposed to. You can also freeze this recipe and use it when you [...]

Strawberry Muffins →  May 24, 2009

These muffins are so easy to make and so tasty! They taste better the next day so, if you can keep everyone from eating them when they come out of the oven (a big battle at my house) you will be in for a pleasant surprise! These muffins are moist and full of flavor! Here [...]

Vegetarian Lentil Stew →  May 23, 2009

Here is a nice recipe for vegetarian lentil stew. Serve it with brown rice. I don’t know about you but I love lentils! I could eat them every day! They are delicious, frugal and super healthy – high in protein and low in fat! Enjoy this recipe! Amazon.com Widgets Print the Vegetarian Lentil Stew Recipe [...]

Strawberry Ice Cream →  May 21, 2009

This dessert is a big hit at our house so I make it every year when those luscious, sweet strawberries hit the market! Although I call it ice cream it has more of a strawberry ice consistency. Whatever you want to call it this dessert promises to please kids and adults alike! There are 2 [...]

Salmon Ceviche →  May 20, 2009

Typically when one thinks ceviche white fish or shrimp come to mind. Ceviche is a dish in which the fish ‘cooks’ in lemon juice. It is great as an appetizer when you are entertaining or as a light meal anytime! It is specially good on hot summer days because it is so refreshing! My husband [...]

Verdolaga Salad →  May 19, 2009

Verdolaga a.k.a. Purslane, is a vegetable green used in many Latin American countries. It is also popular as a salad green in France and other European countries. It is similar in taste and consistency to watercress. Verdolaga is also valued in Latin America for its medicinal properties. It is believed to be native to Iran [...]

Grilled Baby Back Ribs →  May 19, 2009

Who doesn’t love tender, juicy grilled baby back ribs? We for one love them! This recipe here is one of the ways we prepare them. It takes patience but it is well worth it! All you need are ribs, cider vinegar, brown sugar and barbecue sauce. So here is what you need to do: Remove [...]

Strawberry Banana Smoothie →  May 19, 2009

Here’s a super easy and quick recipe for strawberry banana smoothie. Strawberries are in season and they are very affordable. They are also super delicious! You will need a blender for this recipe. Here is what you will need to make 2 full 8 oz. glasses (with refills) of strawberry banana smoothie: 2 cups milk [...]

Cauliflower Casserole →  May 16, 2009

This casserole is a great side dish for anything you want. Serve it with fish, pork, beef or chicken. It is very easy to make, super frugal and a delicious way to feed the family cauliflower! Here is what you are going to need for this dish: 1 large or 2 small heads cauliflower, separated [...]

Marinated Grilled Steak →  May 16, 2009

I was at the supermarket the other day and I found an awesome deal on steak – 3.18 pounds of bone in New York steak for $12.62!! Of course, I bought them! When I got home I marinated 2 of my steaks for 2 hours and then grilled them. I separated the third steak because [...]

Grilled Marinated Chicken →  May 13, 2009

This recipe is very tasty and really easy. You will have to allow at least 30 minutes for the marinating. I used 4 chicken breasts because I wanted to use the left overs for lunch the next day. So, if you only want dinner you will only need 2 breasts. Here is what you are [...]