Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad with grilled corn and poblanos, has definitely changed my mind on pasta salad. I’ve never been a fan of cold pasta salads, but this Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad did the trick! Cold pasta salad has never been my thing. Of course, the only pasta salad that I remember from my formative …
An overnight breakfast casserole is the best way to start a weekend. Try this Mexican version and I dare you to say, it’s not! I love a good overnight breakfast casserole. You know? Those that take about 15 minutes to assemble and then you put them in the fridge and bake them in the morning. …
Chorizo is easy to make and can be made with your favorite ground meat. Spices can also be adjusted to suit your taste. Chorizo is so full of flavor and so easy to make, it’s high time you try it yourself. I love sausages, probably because I love the flavor that is infused into the …
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail starts with a savory tomato sauce made of ketchup. Add in avocado, shrimp and corn and one has the perfect summer food! Mexican shrimp cocktail is one of my favorite summer foods. It cools you off while satisfying your hunger. This simple tomato sauce, because honestly that is what it is, …
King Ranch casserole is a Texas version of lasagna. If you love chicken and chiles, cheese and peppers, you will love this casserole. My family sure did! With a man from Texas in the house, it seemed about time that I should try the esteemed King Ranch casserole. My guess is it became popular with …
This awesome chocolate tres leches cake is really just a chocolate buttermilk cake in disguise. It also is the best way to get your chocolate milk fix. Just sayin’! A chocolate tres leches cake is always special. If this is your first time making a tres leches cake, prepared to be amazed. I never knew …
I could eat this out of the world salsa roja with a spoon. Yes, this smoky, fresh salsa is truly my favorite. Salsa roja is a cooked red salsa that is standard fare on Mexican tables. Of course, everyone has their own recipe and this one is my favorite. How do you make salsa? There …
This marinated grilled pork tenderloin, (Mexican style) is quickly grilled. Great on its own, or perfect for tacos, nachos, quesadillas and even burritos. Marinated grilled pork tenderloin is so easy to make. How do you make this simple Mexican Grilled Pork? Basically this simple spice paste of chile powder, garlic and vinegar is rubbed on …