I've upgraded my chicken tamales So, today's culinary offering is a different twist on tamales, a tasty traditional Latin American favorite. For starters there is no corn involved, and the chicken is not totally wrapped in the corn husk! Are you confused? Don't be. Introducing chipotle chicken tamales. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Something I love about being a...
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Eating Healthy Through the Holidays
Ah, the holidays are here which means parties, friends and family and yes lots and lots of eating! If you are anything like me you don't want to miss out on anything, or put on extra pounds. I chatted with my friend Helen who is a registered dietitian and asked for her input on how...
Cornish Hens Stuffed with Couscous, Dates and Parsley
An alternative Thanksgiving dinner: Roast Cornish Hens What do you serve on Thanksgiving, or the upcoming holidays when you have family members who are not fond of turkey? Yes they are out there, really! My suggestion is to put an ethnic touch to your event and serve Cornish hens stuffed with cous cous, dates and...
Creamy Salmon and Dill Angel Hair Pasta
Creamy salmon pasta is among my favorite things to cook. It can be simple or elaborate. There are so many types to choose from. My family's favorite? Angel hair, hands down! [feast_advanced_jump_to] My family loves trying new pasta recipes. Especially with seafood. Today, creamy salmon in pasta is on the menu. This salmon pasta...
Saffron Rice with Dried Cranberries and Almonds
Let's face it, dried cranberries are just plain delicious Aaaaand healthy too because just ¼ cup equals ½ cup serving of fruit. It goes without saying that they also add great taste and texture to ANY recipe. So, what about those textures? Well, if you're anything like me, you'll love the texture varieties in...
Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Getting Creative With Salads Finding new and creative salad recipes with spinach is my ever present quest. One thing that I love to do is incorporating fruits and nuts into my salad greens. I adapted this recipe for spinach salad with pomegranate dressing from a similar Middle Eastern dish that uses cooked spinach....
Tangy Sweet Beef Kebabs
Summer's almost over. Boo, please don't say that, unless you want me to continue crying! Well, unfortunately the calendar doesn't lie. In the frozen north where I live, however, we don't consider summer over until the first snowflake falls. To me nothing says summer like delicious beef kebabs sizzling on the grill. Say hello...
Bourbon Peach Tea Smash Cocktail
A Bourbon cocktail with peach tea A couple of weekends ago my husband came up with a new beverage creation: bourbon peach tea smash cocktail! [feast_advanced_jump_to] He bought some peaches at a farm stand down the road. I use the term farm stand loosely because there are basically two or three tables with baskets of peaches...
Refried Beans, Avocado, Tomato, Queso Fresco Tostada
Weeknight meals made easy Weeknight meals are sometimes a challenge. Herdez Instant Refried Beans can help you prepare a healthy meal in under 30 minutes. Refried beans, avocado, tomato, queso fresco tostada is not only easy to prepare, but also delicious. It's an excellent choice for a busy weeknight meal that the entire family can...
Mango Passion Fruit Tart
Mango Passion Fruit tart is a tropical dessert. Well, sort of. A delicious mango dessert: mango passion fruit tart is the perfect ending to a casual summer meal. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Mangoes are one of my favorite fruits. I eat them every day, for breakfast, and lunch! It's funny because growing up I did not like mangoes...