Leche Frita – Latino Donuts

Leche Frita is a delicious any-time dessert with monastic roots. They remind me of Easter Brunch and spring blossoms. I double up on the zest and make the orange and lemon flavors the center of this sweet treat. A dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon are the only adornment needed but on special occasions its … Read more

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Cream of Huitlacoche (Cuitlacoche) Soup

Ever since I discovered that I can order Cuitlacoche online I have been experimenting in the kitchen and having so much fun creating huitlacoche recipes.  For those of you who do not know what huitlacoche, also knows as cuitlacoche, is it’s a mushroom or fungus that grows on corn.  It has a sweet and earthy flavor … Read more

Poached Pears in Red Wine

I adore poached pears. I love how light yet completely satisfying this dessert is. It’s always elegant and quite easy to prepare. Poached pears are also quite versatile. With just four little ingredients and essentially one step, poached pears are the perfect dessert to throw together just before you serve dinner. When the meal is … Read more

Heart Healthy Quinoa Avocado Salad

I am a runner. I enjoy long distances and hill workouts at my own pace. The more I run and the older I get, the more I realize I need to pay attention to the foods that fuel me and by extension my family. If you are also looking to eat in a more heart … Read more

Mushroom and Flor de Calabaza Tacos with Chipotle Crema

We recently had our first homegrown crop of mushrooms from our awesome Back To The Roots Mushroom Kit and as I was wondering what I should cook with them someone suggested making mushroom and flor de calabaza quesadillas.  I had never had flor de calabaza (zuchinni blossom) before and I was intrigued.  A couple of … Read more

Cinnamon Tortilla Cups

Cinnamon Tortilla Cups

We love fajitas, burritos and enchiladas dinners during the week. They are quick, easy and fairly inexpensive meals to throw together for a family of 5.  The problem I face are the few rogue tortilla wraps left on the plate when the meal is over. Fortunately, my family is also big on desserts. I looked … Read more