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Homemade Mexican Tomato Sauce

Homemade Mexican Tomato Sauce

Every summer I look forward to all of the flavorful tomatoes that are in season. While I enjoy eating them sliced, with a drizzle of olive oil and flakey salt, I also like to capture their essence in a jar for future use. I use 

Huevos-to-Go: Lunch Ideas for the Entire Family

Huevos-to-Go: Lunch Ideas for the Entire Family

Last week Amado started second grade and for the first time, I finally felt prepared to take on school lunches. I know that family meal prepping can seem overwhelming, but with a mix and match of kid-friendly options that includes protein, fruits and veggies, and 

Slow Cooker Frijoles Charros

Slow Cooker Frijoles Charros

I recently shared a recipe for my frijoles de la olla made in a slow cooker and was pleasantly surprised by how many people followed up letting me know that they made and loved them. This led me to believe that the 2021 Mexican food trends, which Cacique® uncovers by partnering with leading voices in the industry to predict What’s Next in Mexican Cuisine, are already in full effect and American kitchens have begun gravitating toward nostalgic homemade favorites, one-pot dishes, and the use of dry beans. Once again, I’ve partnered with Cacique® to share an easy recipe that embraces several of these trends to create a flavorful dish that requires minimal effort and is prepared in a slow cooker so that you can set it and forget it . . . until the aroma of freshly made beans envelopes the air. Continue reading Slow Cooker Frijoles Charros

Going Green with Cactus Ceviche

Going Green with Cactus Ceviche

These days, going green isn’t just about recycling. Taking care of your body is just as important as taking care of Mother Earth. That is why this week’s recipe features the nutritious nopal, or cactus paddle. Nopales may look intimidating due to their prickly exterior,