my foods
If you are a fan of tortilla soup, but mid-week, lack the time to pull off the broiling/grilling required, you’ll appreciate the more simple preparation of caldo de papa. It makes up for the charred depth of its tortilla-filled cousin, with a bright and fresh tomato-onion flavor. Caldo de Papa (Mexican Potato Soup) makes approximately … Continue reading »
We really look forward to lazy, pajama-clad mornings where we mosey about and breakfast happens when it happens. Food begins with some fruit and from there we transition into some reading/lounging with some coffee or freshly squeezed juice in hand. Tummies start to grumble and we finally get to the business of putting a meal … Continue reading »
Overnight steel cut oats have become a crutch in our morning routine. Not even a taco comes together as easily as these. I can whip them up in the evening and have a filling breakfast ready for the 9yo ready before my body even realizes that it needs caffeine. They also make a perfect, packable … Continue reading »
I will fess up from the get-go – pinto beans and I have not been friends. I grew up on the black beans that were familiar to my Yucatecan parents and well…. they don’t really eat pinto beans or flour tortillas or enchiladas or that rice with little carrots and peas in it. In my … Continue reading »
A creamy, vegan roasted squash soup from our Thanksgiving dinner table. Continue reading »
A quicky and healthy preparation of tofu, quinoa and kale that just happens to be vegan… and delicious. Continue reading »
Can you believe that no one in the house likes radishes? Well, no one besides me. I mean… look at them. How can you not love them?! I’ll admit that they can be a bit intense if you aren’t accustomed to the bright heat. That’s probably why my mother would serve them as salpicon, which I … Continue reading »
Those of you that are from Austin are well acquainted with all the wonder that can be wrapped in a tortilla. I can’t tell you how many times we’ve been rescued by tacos. These little guys turned what was going to be a very sad meal into something that filled the belly and made our … Continue reading »
If you follow my meal plans you’ll notice that Taco Salads make it to the list pretty darned near always. They’re perfect for busy summer days when you can’t fathom eating something heavy or hot and it comes together as quickly as a batch of spaghetti if you have beans and rice in your leftover … Continue reading »
I’ve finally found a local grocery store that stocks uncooked white corn posole (aka hominy) so this has made it back into the regular rotation. The only thing that ever gets in the way of having it on hand is its lengthy cooking time. You need a solid afternoon of simmering, but it’s the perfect … Continue reading »
