A couple of months ago, my husband and I were in the Yukon to see Aurora Borealis, and surprisingly, in the middle of the small city of Whitehorse, there was the best Mexican food! The thing that really stood out … Continue reading
I wanted to use up all these leftovers we’ve had in the freezer forever: homemade refried beans, spanish rice, tomatillo salsa, so I decided to try making homemade flour tortillas for burritos. I absolutely LOVE fresh flour tortillas, especially when … Continue reading
I think I’ve figured out what makes me like a yellow cake. Butter! I thought I had followed the Brown Eyed Baker’s recipe for margarita cupcakes really closely, then realized that when cutting the recipe in half, I used the … Continue reading
Here is a recipe for super flavorful Spanish rice. The chipotle peppers in adobe sauce give it smokiness and heat. I also toast the rice which enhances the flavors, but I’m not sure why! 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon cumin … Continue reading
By now you probably know that I’m a lover of tacos. Any kind really. Fish style, Korean, fajita-ish, mushroom (see other taco recipes here)… This time I went a more traditional route. While these street tacos are vegetarian and use … Continue reading
Wow. I wasn’t expecting to post the soup I made the other night. Every once in a while, especially if my husband isn’t home for dinner, I just throw some vegetables into a pot with some broth and have a … Continue reading
This is a recipe for vegetarian fajitas using portobello mushrooms, green bell peppers, and onions. Oh how I love portobello mushrooms! So juicy and succulent. I’m a HUGE mushroom fan in general. I even liked them as a kid. I … Continue reading
Here is a basic recipe for tomato salsa. Some people say that fresh is always best, but when it comes to tomatoes I don’t agree. At least not all the time. Sure you might get great red juicy tomatoes, … Continue reading
Back in the dorms at UCLA oh so long ago, one of my best friends was vegetarian and would make these amazing simple quesadillas in the cafeteria. When I made them once for my husband, he was impressed and it was then that … Continue reading
These tequila lime and green chili enchiladas are really more of an American Southwest type dish. I remember having tequila lime sauce over pasta once in high school and somehow though of it last night. I felt like making enchiladas … Continue reading