This recipe came from my grandmother on my mother’s side. According to my mother, my grandmother would make batches of Kahlua every year around Christmas to hand out as gifts. It was a tradition for some time and eventually my mother got her recipe and started making it as well. I do remember Kaluha being…
Mexican Quinoa
My grandmother always made “Spanish Rice” as a side dish when cooking Mexican dishes like enchiladas or chile rellenos. Her dish was a simple rice-o-roni with a can of diced tomatoes and black olives. My other grandmother had a similar dish using instant white rice, but hers had ground beef and a few more vegetables…
Avocado Pico de Gallo
I became a big fan of fresh Pico-de-gallo years ago when my friends and I visited Mexico a couple times a year. I like the bright, fresh flavors of pico-de-gallo over salsa or chile sauces. When it comes to dipping tortilla chips or topping a fresh street taco I like the crunch of the fresh…