My Recipes

A collection of recipes that have been tried and tested in my kitchen.  You’ll be able to find Latin flavors throughout, combined with local ingredients. I recommend cooking in season and using vegetables and other ingredients from trusted sources. Use recipes as a guideline but follow your senses in the kitchen and cook your heart out! 

Yummy Food

A journal of tasty and delightful dishes that I prepare for my family on a regular basis.

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Cooking with Friends

I often invite others to join me in the kitchen, nothing better than teaching or learning from your loved ones. 

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Sweet Things

Because we all have a sweet tooth and there is always room for dessert.

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Foodie Adventures

A personal journal of my food and travel adventures as well as local visits to some of my favorite places in town. 

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Drink Up

A collection of my favorite drinks for every mood. 

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Kitchen & Stuff

The best conversations always happen at the kitchen table! Kitchen related topics, stories, tips, and tricks I’ve learned along the way. 

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Blue Cheese, Cranberry & Pecan Grown-Up Cookies

Blue Cheese, Cranberry & Pecan Grown-Up Cookies

During the holidays there are dozens of cookies made in my kitchen but I do not make them. That's right! It is my husband's deal to make all those cookies. My kids of course have been helping since they were old enough to make a mess with sugar and flour and we all...

Chocolate, Figs & Ginger Custard

Chocolate, Figs & Ginger Custard

Time to think outside of the pumpkin pie! Not that there is anything wrong with pumpkin pie, but it's good now and then to switch things around for the holidays. I especially love making custards for dessert when I am entertaining because they don’t take long to put...

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Mizuna Pesto

Mizuna Pesto

As the end of my CSA is approaching for the year, I realize all the different recipes I've been making with all my produce; yet didn't get to share much of it in here. As I find that having a full time job, being a full time mother, plus having other community...

Tomato Jam

Tomato Jam

I know that a lot of you already did your canning for the season, and you are probably way ahead of me in the game (maybe?). Just in case you are still looking for ideas to use the last batch of tomatoes from your garden or the market; I have this Tomato Jam recipe...