For me, pesto is a delicious sauce made with garlic, olive oil, some kind of cheese, some kind of nuts and some kind of herb. All my family are big fans. Actually, my husband makes a killer basil pesto (check the recipe here) that my kids and I love, too. I had lots of cilantro in my fridge and cashews in my pantry, so I thought it would be a great idea to create a new pesto … [Read more...]
Salsa Verde Recipe
A few things are always in my kitchen, like limes, avocados, tomatoes, onions, and salsa! Salsa in Mexico usually refers to a delicious mixture of vegetables, herbs, spices and chiles liquified in a blender. Salsas are truly versatile, we pour them on meat, eggs, quesadillas, tacos, tostadas, you name it. By the way, that yummy mix of chunky tomatoes, onions, cilantro and … [Read more...]
Avocado Christmas Wreath Salad Recipe
Para español da click aquí. The holidays are here, yeah! We are celebrating the traditional Posadas this year (9 consecutive days before Christmas Day), we pray, we sing, we break a piñata each day, and we eat! The Christmas season is my favorite time of year and some of my favorite moments are when the family get together to cook. On Christmas we have … [Read more...]
Receta de Corona de Navidad de Aguacate
For English please click here. Las Fiestas han llegado, yupi!! En estos momentos estamos celebrando las posadas (nueve días consecutivos antes de Navidad), rezamos, cantamos, rompemos la piñata y comemos! La temporada navideña es mi época favorita del ago y algunos de mis momentos favoritos es cuando nos juntamos para cocinar. Nosotros generalmente "cenamos" a … [Read more...]
Green Pozole with Chicken Recipe
Para español da click aquí. What better way to celebrate Mexican Independence Day than with a beloved Mexican dish like Green Pozole with Chicken? In Mexico, there are various types of pozole- red, green, white, chicken, beef, pork- just to name a few. RELATED POST: Red Pozole Green pozole with chicken is my favorite. It's both easy to make and delicious, so I … [Read more...]
Pico de Gallo Salsa
Para español da click aquí. In the United States it's called salsa. In México, this beautiful blend of tomatoes, onions, serrano peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime is called Pico de Gallo. Super easy to make, always fresh and balanced, you can use it on top of most anything-- eggs, tacos, tostadas, beans, meat, quesadillas. This is the recipe, so easy that you … [Read more...]
Guacamole
Para español da click aquí. A lot of friends and family have asked me to share my guacamole recipe, enjoy! Guacamole is a very popular Mexican dish/dip, very versatile, nutritious, and delicious. It´s a must at every party and super easy to make. My boys love it, they add it to quesadillas, tacos, tostadas, and, of course, with chips. Here is the recipe, … [Read more...]
Silvia’s Mexican Tuna Salad
Para español da click aquí. Tuna has always been one of my favorite foods; it is versatile, I can buy it almost anywhere, and it is delicious. My boys also eat it with gusto. I created this recipe when I wanted to have a light and nutritious meal without sacrificing flavor. This one is a winner. Perfect for Lent or on any hot day. Everyone loves it, I hope you will … [Read more...]
Ensalada de Atún Mexicana
El atún siempre ha sido una de mis comidas favoritas, ya que es muy versátil, lo encuentro en cualquier parte, y es delicioso. Además a mis hijos les encanta. La receta que te compartiré hoy es una de las favoritas de mi familia y amigos, la inventé en mis años de soltería cuando quería comer algo sin muchas calorias y a la vez delicioso. Todavía la sigo perfeccionando, y … [Read more...]
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