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Stuffed peppers are my favorite Meatless Monday dish. This Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Pepper has hatch chilies and corn, topped with goat cheese. I love stuffed peppers because if you are only cooking for one or two, they make great leftovers. Cook once and have one or two more meals, ready to heat up after a…
Mini food just makes me happy. Is that weird? These Grilled Mini Pineapple Tostadas are the perfect bite. They are a little sweet, a little spicy with the cold crunch of the pineapple salsa. I was asked to create several recipes for Old El Paso that I will be sharing with you over the next…
Go to meals are important to have in your back pocket. A well stocked pantry is important too. Together those make it easy to fix dinner. When Old El Paso® asked me to create a few recipes for them I immediately thought of making Chicken Enchilada Pizzas. They were so easy that I quickly pulled…
Today I am sharing the simplest of recipes to start off your next party. This Goat Cheese Pasilla Dip is amazing. It is creamy but with a little kick and the subtle flavor of pepitas. While in Napa last fall I bought a jar of this delicious Jalapeño Jam. I have used a teaspoon here…
On the show we talk about traditions with family and friends. Table Talk is a new feature that where some of my fellow bloggers and friends share stories of their meal time traditions or “adventures in the kitchen.”. My friend Samantha blogs over at Scrappy Sam. I have known her for over ten years. We…
It is August 1st and I am going back to work after a lovely 4 month break. This weekend was the launch of AIK radio and thank you to all who tuned in. It has been a bit busy around here but one night last week I recreated my favorite chicken bowl from Chipotle!…
True confession time. I have a cookbook addiction. It’s a bit of a problem. Bookcases full of cookbooks new and old. Early Betty Crocker and Better Homes and Gardens. Julia, Dorie, Bobby and Nancy all fill my shelves. One of my favorite cookbooks from my early days in the kitchen was Jim Fobel’s Big Flavors….
It was a rainy fall weekend here in Southern California and I enjoyed every moment of it. I made a Mexican Tortilla Lasagna for my family. It is a great make ahead dish. There are many versions of this dish on the internet and in old cookbooks. I ended up making mine on the mild…