Pot pie is a hearty dish served in many American households. Commonly the dish is served in a pie shape with a flaky crust. The filling of the dish is usually either chicken or turkey mixed with vegetables in a cream sauce. The description of a “cream sauce” should have been the first signal that […]
Starters
Pozole Soup
A few months back I had dinner at a friends house and she made Mexican “Pozole Soup”. “Pozole” means foamy and is a traditional stew or soup from Mexico with historical significance. The soup is usually made with corn (hominy), meat (pork, chicken, turkey, etc), chili peppers, and various other seasonings and garnishes. The varieties […]
Zucchini Skins
Zucchini is one of my all time favorite vegetables to eat. I typically prepare zucchini by sauteing sliced pieces with onion, salt, and pepper. Today I decided it was time to spice up the preparation for my favorite vegetable. I saw a recipe on Pinterest for potato skins and “Zucchini Skins” were born! Zucchini skins […]
Guacamole – Happy Cinco de Mayo!
From tacos to margaritas Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is full of Mexican-inspired recipes for many Americans. I wanted to share my favorite healthy recipe to serve for your Cinco de Mayo party or share with your family. As expected the primary ingredient of the recipe is my favorite food – the avocado. I borrowed […]