Can Lemon Pound Cake be an addiction? Merelyn had been in a habit of stopping at Starbucks on her way to work to grab a coffee. Usually having skipped breakfast, she would almost always grab a piece of their Lemon Pound Cake with her morning Chai. Before long, I’m pretty sure she was stopping for the…
Roasted Garlic Soup
Fall and Winter season is Soup Season, even here in Arizona where it doesn’t really get that cold. We still like a hearty bowl of hot soup with something crusty and cheesy to dip in it. This year, as I set up to start doing batches of soups to can and store for the Winter,…
Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
My family has several versions of Mac and Cheese. I grew up eating my Mom’s Mac and Cheese which was a variation on a recipe she learned from my grandmother. It was a staple around our house growing up and we loved it…good old fashioned comfort food at it’s best. My wife is a sucker…
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…