Category: Mexican/Latin/Cuban

Korean Braised Pork

Friends…we need Smell-O-Vision in a big way for this recipe! Trust me when I tell you that you do not want to miss this one. Korean Braised Pork could not be easier, more tender, tastier

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TBT – Chicken with Poblano Cream Sauce

Hi! Remember me, your long lost recipe posting friend? Sorry things have been rather light around here lately. The orchestra season started with a bang and everything seems to be happening all at once. But

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Cheesy Chipotle Mashed Potatoes

Cheesy Chipotle Mashed Potatoes is the companion recipe to yesterday’s Crockpot Shredded Chicken with Chipotles. But let me assure you that you might soon be making these potatoes to go with EVERYTHING! These potatoes are

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Poblano Corn Chowder with Shrimp

Poblano Corn Chowder with Shrimp is a fantastic new soup that I’m happy to have in the dinner rotation. I love soups that simmer all day long or cook in the crock pot, making your

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The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip

The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip. Just in time for the Superbowl or any serious snacking occasion. Or even dinner…because once you have this warm, gooey dip sitting on your counter, you’re going to want to

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Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers

I have never been a huge fan of the traditional stuffed pepper but I’ll take these Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers any day of the week! If you’re not familiar with poblanos, you should give them

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Miso Braised Pork

I know we are racing right from Thanksgiving up to Christmas, Hanukkah, and then (eek) the New Year, but I want to take a short pause in the holiday hoopla to bring you pulled pork

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Easy Chicken Fajitas

I love Mexican Food. Authentic, Tex-Mex, fast(ish) food, tacos made at home by someone with red hair, freckles & zero Latin/Hispanic heritage…I’m not picky. I love it all. If it has beans, salsa, and chilis,

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Cool Cucumber Corn & Avocado Salad

Do you remember that old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercial? “You got chocolate in my peanut butter!” “Well, you got peanut butter on my chocolate!” I feel exactly that way about Cool Cucumber Corn &

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Cucumber & Avocado Salad

It’s hot here. It’s early May and it’s already hot here.  I think I can keep the whining somewhat in check by eating another bowl of Cucumber & Avocado Salad. This is ridiculously easy and

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Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad – Prepare to swoon! Do you remember last summer when we made Elote or Mexican Grilled Corn? Well, if you skipped it and didn’t try it (like EVERY MEMBER OF MY OWN FAMILY)

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Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup

I have a confession to make…I am a lazy Crockpotter. I have a big cookbook full of recipes for the crockpot or slow cooker that I’ve never tried. Why? Almost all of the recipes require

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Picadillo

Mmmmmmm! Picadillo…Cuban Comfort Food. You might not know that I’m a big fan of Cuban food. It helps that I now live in Florida and get to visit and work in Miami somewhat frequently. However,

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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Mexican Stuffed Peppers  – One of our favorite weeknight dinners. Colorful and sweet bell peppers hold a variety of savory and spicy ingredients which you can customize to your own tastes, preferences, and what you

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