Last week our friend and neighbor, Phyllis, came over to share her latke recipe with me. This native New Yorker and die hard Yankee fan learned how to make these super delicious and addictive potato treats at a very young age from her grandmother and today she shares all of her secrets with me. Warning: … Continue reading
This side dish is always a hit! A simple recipe that’s low in cost and high in flavor. Each year, I attend my friend Reggie’s Pig-a-Palooza party. She and her grill-enthusiast husband provide the incredible pig, roasted all day on their custom-built BBQ. The pig is cooked whole over hardwood and the cavity is stuffed … Continue reading
Here is a simple and flavorful side dish for your next fiesta. If you are vegan, omit the cheese topping (don’t worry, there’s enough flavor that no one would miss it). If you are trying to eat a little healthier, this is also a great way to dress up brown rice. Cook Cilantro Rice 1/2 … Continue reading
Are you looking for something a little different than the usual “red” salsa for your Cinco de Mayo celebration? If so, this recipe is easy, delicious and is striking to look at. Go ahead and adjust the recipe to your own taste. Maybe you like hotter peppers, fewer peppers, different peppers, more cilantro, etc. The … Continue reading
I love corn tortillas, especially when they are hot off the griddle! If you start making these from scratch, there isn’t a taco leftover that your family won’t eat. Of course, they won’t eat storebought tortillas anymore either. Despite the fact that I use a tortilla press, I wasn’t always so well-equipped so many of … Continue reading
Go ahead and gag. I would venture to guess that you are in good company with a large percentage of the rest of the world also not liking these “tiny cabbages”. But if you haven’t tried Brussels sprouts in a long time or, in your last memory of them, they were steamed to the point of being gray, I … Continue reading
