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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Delicata Squash Risotto with Pancetta

Delicata Squash Risotto with Pancetta

Towards the end of the summer we started getting Delicata Squash in our CSA box. I must confess I never had it before but once I did, LOVED IT!!!. It is sweeter than any other squash I've tried. Squash and bacon is a popular sweet and salty combination all over...

Easy Banana Pancakes with Pecans & Maple Syrup

Easy Banana Pancakes with Pecans & Maple Syrup

We've all heard that breakfast is a very important meal. At our house we are not allowed to skip it. We love breakfast! My kids eat double the amount of food for breakfast than they do for dinner. I have a number of recipes that I'll start sharing with you. Here is...

Spiced Lamb Chops with Cilantro Chutney

Spiced Lamb Chops with Cilantro Chutney

The temperature lately is letting us know that summer is finally coming to an end. As much as I am excited for the fall season I don't want to give up my grill just yet. Today I am going to share this Spiced Lamb Chops recipe, perfect for a Sunday afternoon grilling....

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Pan Seared Carrots with Cumin-Turmeric Butter

Pan Seared Carrots with Cumin-Turmeric Butter

Well, as I sit here and stare at my screen trying to think of the best words to put together this post, I find myself wasting all the time I have to do this side hobby just staring and forcing myself to think of something… Then I remember what my husband tells me: "if...

Pineapple Cucumber Orange & Ginger Summer Juice

Pineapple Cucumber Orange & Ginger Summer Juice

There is nothing better on a hot summer afternoon than a refreshing beverage. I am talking about homemade drinks. Whether you like to infuse them with herbs, alcohol or simply just to enjoy the flavors of fresh fruits. I am sure that you all have seen that cucumber...