Menu planning is not my forte. I mean, I try. I really do make an honest attempt. I scan my grocery store’s ad, looking for sales, think up a few meals based on those items, look through the fridge and pantry to see what we need, and make a list. And… that lasts for about […]
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Spaghetti squash… I like you!
I had never tried cooking spaghetti squash until recently. I think I was always a little intimidated by its size when picking one up at the grocery store, so I’d go with my usual (and safe) yellow squash instead. Boy, do I regret passing it by so many times! Now that I know how easy […]
Avocados from Mexico [a spooky recipe!]
I love avocado in guacamole, obviously, and ceviche. And spread on a sandwich. Often I eat it straight out of the shell, just sprinkling it with a dash of salt before attacking it with a spoon. It’s just so good. Hass avocados from Mexico are my favorite. They are the only avocados that are available […]
How to prepare nopalitos! [prickly pear cactus]
I’m seriously craving some nopalitos today. Known in English as prickly pear cactus, nopales are a versatile vegetable very popular in Mexico. A good source of fiber, vitamin A, C, and other nutrients, and with only 22 calories per cup (cooked), nopales are a healthy, filling, and delicious food! Quite often you can find ’em […]
Stuffed Squash recipe
I subscribed to Everyday Food magazine for years, from the very first issue published way back in early 2003. I was a newlywed at the time, had just moved to a new home, and needed a lot of help in the kitchen. My skills were there, but with working 80-hour weeks in the restaurant industry, […]
Progresso panko bread crumbs
Trying out new products in the kitchen is so fun! I get to EAT my creations! Woo! Progresso recently added Lemon Pepper to their line of panko bread crumbs, which includes Original and Italian flavors, and sent me a box to sample. I had never used panko before and was excited to try it! A […]
