August 2012 Posts (57)

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I purchased my first molcajete on a trip to Monterrey, Mexico in 1989. Yes, I had big plans of making all kinds of salsas and grinding spices in it, but after a few attempts to season it with no luck, I gave up! It seemed easy enough, put a little rice in there, work it in, yeah... did not…

Fresh chayote squash.

 

Yields 6 servings

Ingredients:

1 large onion, chopped…

Sopa... The love I feel for this simple dish of noodles cooked in a tomato broth is right up there with the fanciest dishes I have ever had. This dish, along with red rice, was a twice a week staple in our house. I remember when I was really little, my Mom would set the plate in front of me,…

Someday I will live in New Mexico! Lol!! I say this to my husband and to anyone that will listen, all of the time. The southwest, New Mexico, in particular holds a special place in my heart. From the time I was born, until I was 14, my…

As the summer winds down and the nights begin to cool down, here in central New York state, one of the things I will remember the most, is all the shrimp we have enjoyed this summer! As I have said before, my Mom did not cook alot of seafood when I was growing up. And for years, my husband…

The dynamic duo of 5 Star Makeover, Natasha and Lazaro's August makeover is a Tea Party.

Just love saving these recipes!

Ingredients:

Drink:

¾ oz pure honey

1½ oz cachaça

½ oz fresh lime juice

5 fresh…

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients:

2 green plantains, cut in small chunks

4 cups water

2 tablespoons butter…

Makes 8 servings

 

Ingredients:

1 store-bought pie crust

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup finely chopped…

Makes 10 servings

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3 lbs. (8 cups) potatoes, diced

4 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped

¼…

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

2 lbs. yuca, cut in large chunks

1 cup olive oil…