This is a sponsored post by Cacique Inc. and Society Culinaria. And as always, all opinions are my own. When you cut Cacique's Panela cheese and fry it over high heat in a bit of oil, you can sear it -- just as you would steak. No joke! Rather than melt into a sauce, the surface of this delicious cheese, … [Read more...]
Chorizo Enchilado Melt
This is a sponsored post by Cacique Inc. and Society Culinaria. As always, all opinions are my own. My work can't get much better than tasting my way through all of the delicious Cacique products. I have been loving creating recipes with them! And this recipe combines two of my favorites: beef chorizo and … [Read more...]
Fire Roasted Tomato Tortilla Soup Recipe
Add a salad and/or warmed bread to this incredibly delicious Fire Roasted Tomato Tortila Soup, and dinner's ready! I didn't intend to make tortilla soup -- nor is this a traditional tortilla soup. Last Sunday was incredibly cold and I was making a casual family dinner to bring to my parents' house. I set out to … [Read more...]
Papaya-Avocado Salad with Cactus Pear-Lemon Vinaigrette
This is definitely one of those dishes that might as well be a painting. (Well, at least an edible one.) It's one of my recipes that came together as much by color as it did by flavor. I started with the stunning Cactus Pear-Lemon Vinaigrette (pictured below), and from there, my first requirement for each … [Read more...]
Chocolate Avocado Breakfast Bars on Eating Rules for #OctoberUnprocessed
There's so much going on in the food world in October: National Apple Month, National Chili Month, Vegetarian Awareness Month, and believe it or not, there are many more food creations being celebrated. For Andrew Wilder of Eating Rules, the most important one is October Unprocessed -- it's his creation, after … [Read more...]
Cajun Spiced Fish Taco Recipe
Simply put, these tacos are an explosion of delicious flavors, and you'll want to savor every bite. They're refreshing, tangy and spicy. Starting with the Spicy Pickled Cabbage (pictured below), I shared on Saturday, I did my best to recreate the mind-blowing fish tacos I had at Hale I'A Da Fish House in … [Read more...]
Best Hatch Chile Recipes
Get the above Hatch chile recipes by clicking on their images at the bottom of this post. Within about 3 weeks, you will start to see the very special, very delicious Hatch chiles at your local markets. And when you do, I suggest taking advantage of it, because their season is only about 6 weeks long. … [Read more...]
Seared Ahi Tuna Mango-Avocado Appetizer Recipe
For weeks I've been thinking about avocado and mango slices together on a plate. I know, there's no end to my exciting food thoughts. ;-) Gorgeous and delicious, sweet and creamy, they're both at the tippy top of my favorite foods list(s). Pairing up with peppery, savory, seared Ahi, turns these two beauties … [Read more...]
Balsamic Glazed Watermelon-Avocado Chopped Salad Recipe
A unique, delightful summer salad with a combination of beautifully blended, vibrant flavors. It's beautiful, hearty, refreshing, packed with amazing flavors and it's screaming with summertime deliciousness. It's easy enough for a busy weeknight or fancy enough for a party! Or how would you like to become a star … [Read more...]
Chocolate Avocado Cake Recipe on Mind Body Green {Gluten-Free}
A delicious chocolate cake with the addition of nutrients in the form of an avocado! I'm really happy to announce that today I had my third recipe published on Mind Body Green! It just happens to be my favorite gluten-free creation of all time. It's rich and creamy and hey guess what!? I threw in a few … [Read more...]
