14 Thursday Aug 2014
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin
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avocado, beef, carne asada marinade, corn, grits, jalapeño, tomato salsa
I saw this plate of heavenly food in a magazine ad (something very similar to this plate). I knew at that moment I would either have to drive to the restaurant or recreate it at home. That’s when our Marinated Beef Tips {over Jalapeño & Corn Grits} were born.
Continue reading »15 Sunday Dec 2013
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It’s been a challenging couple of weeks for my kid Shelby. My tender-hearted 22 year old had her heart strings plucked like a banjo. No phone conversation could soothe her, it was time for a little Mom love. I told her to jump in the shower, get ready, I was heading her way.
Continue reading »13 Sunday Oct 2013
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, side dishes, vegetarian
A ‘Loaded’ Baked Potato doesn’t have to mean loaded in fat and unwanted calories. Our Southwest Baked Potato {with Cottage Cheese} is flavor packed and naturally low-fat. This my friends is a weekday lunch that will not only carry you through the 3 o’clock pitfall hour, but one that will carry you out of the office at 5 o’clock feeling great.
Continue reading »23 Sunday Sep 2012
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, Share the Love, side dishes, vegetarian
Had a wonderful girls lunch out at the Cheesecake Factory this past week. If you’ve ever been you know their menu is HUGE and everything sounds interesting and delicious. At our request, our server gave us a run down of her favorites from each category. She named Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes as one of her all time favorite appetizers, which was quickly seconded by the most experienced Cheesecake Factory veteran at the table. That was easy! Bring 5 forks please. Today I will use this recipe to try and lure my kid off the lake and into my kitchen.
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