Kraft Fresh Take is a meal kit that includes different blends of cheese and bread crumbs. Kraft shredded cheese is a staple in our house and we use it a lot so I knew that the new Kraft Fresh Take would be a hit with everyone in my family. I went to Walmart to purchase … Read more
I noticed how much my eating habits had declined about 6 months ago when I realized I was either having a gas station hot dog and cookie for lunch or skipping lunch altogether, which would cause me to constantly steal candy from the candy jar at the front desk of my office or spend all … Read more
At least once a week I like to make dishes inspired by Latino flavors and ingredients. We put on some Salsa or Latino pop music (which usually results in some dancing after dinner or while we are cooking) and I try to involve the kids in the cooking process as much as possible. Sometimes I … Read more
Tamarind is one of my favorite ingredients for cooking. A lot of people think of tamarind as a fruit used mostly in Asian cuisine, but tamarind is also widely used in Latin America. As a child I loved drinking refresco de tamarindo (tamarind juice) and my favorite ice cream flavor was tamarind. So it’s no … Read more
Our goal for 2013 is to eat better. We avoid junk food and soft drinks in general but we wanted to take it a step further and eat healthier. Both my husband and I work from home and we are always on the go, running errands, picking up kids and attending meetings and when we … Read more
La tinga de puerco , a delicious shredded pork dish is typical from Mexico. The combination of chorizo and chipotle give this dish a lot of sabor! Ingredients Tostadas Puerco 1 pound pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of fat, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 small white onion, quartered 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon fine … Read more
I have a very picky eater and introducing new foods is really hard for him and for us. He has food aversions and sensory sensitivities, he doesn’t like anything soft or mushy and he doesn’t like to get dirty so he loves finger foods. We have tried everything to get him to try new things; … Read more
This light and airy dessert is delicious topped with just a little whipped cream and fresh raspberries or strawberries. You can also sprinkle some confectioner’s sugar on the top. Ingredients 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder Pinch of salt 6 … Read more
This fresh and tropical appetizer is easy to make and is ideal for entertaining. Serve it in a martini glass or tumbler for a great presentation. As I child I remember ordering a shrimp and avocado cocktail when we went out to a restaurant , I thought it was so grown up and fancy. This … Read more
This recipe gives these succulent shellfish a lot of sabor. Ingredients 1/2 pound plum tomatoes, seeded, diced 1/4 large white onion chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon of garlic powder 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 chipotle chili chopped or 2 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo sauce12 fresh oysters, shucked, … Read more
