This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias Inc., and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VidaAguacate #ToastYourHeritage #HispanicHeritageMonth #CollectiveBias I could eat Avocados From Mexico every day, because they are always so fresh, creamy and always delicious. I am glad they are always in season. There are so many flavor combinations you can…
Appetizers
Creamy Curry Chicken Salad Wraps
Wrap it up baby! It seems that everyone, everywhere is eating wraps these days. And, why not? They are tasty and handy; plus the possibilities are endless. Just for you today, I’ve made creamy curry chicken salad wraps. They are good enough for lunch and dinner. Actually we’re getting together with some friends tonight, and…
Seven Sensational Mango Recipes
So, seven sensational mango recipes! Why seven? Well, seven is not an overwhelming number, and also happens to be my favorite number. Mangoes are also one of my favorite fruits. They’re sweet, soft, delicious and can be used in oh so many ways. There are also over 400 varieties of mangoes each with their own characteristics….
Fantastic Fourth of July Ideas
I cannot believe that the Fourth of July is here, just around the proverbial corner. As much as I love this holiday, its arrival reminds me that summer is half way over. Indeed, for someone living in the frozen north and not a lover of snow, I greet this holiday with apprehension. Nevertheless, I have…
Cannellini Bean, Parsley, Tomato, Red Onion Salad
This recipe is a new take on a bean salad I published a while back. Cannellini bean, parsley, tomato, red onion salad is perfect for a hot summer night or day. You can use this dish in so many ways, and this is why I absolutely love it. For starters you can serve it as an appetizer…
Easy Chicken Enchiladas with Jalapeno White Sauce
This post for easy chicken enchiladas with jalapeno white sauce has been compensated by Goya Foods. All opinions are mine alone. #Goya I want the whole enchilada! YUP, I do. Here’s to an old favorite made entirely from scratch and topped with a creamy white sauce. Okay, I did not make the cheese or the…
Spicy Shrimp Sushi Bowl
A while ago I wrote a post about going to my Japanese co worker’s house to experience sushi making from an expert. Sushi: The Sacred Union of Land and Sea” as my co worker called it. The history of sushi is indeed fascinating, dating back to 2,000 years ago when rice was first cultivated in Japan….
10 Terrific Super Bowl Appetizers
Yikes, Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner. Are you hosting? Do you know what you are making? Are you invited to a party? Do you know what you are taking. Here are 10 Terrific Super Bowl Appetizers to make your life just a bit easier. These are all a cinch to make. Make…
Spicy Chicken Puff Pastries
Growing up in Panama one of my favorite snack foods was spicy chicken puff pastries (pastelitos de pollo). The soft flaky pastry filled with bits of savory chicken pieces was such a treat, every time. Pastelitos de pollo are definitely street food, as well as very delicious. Driving out to the countryside with my family, there were…
Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco Empanadas
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias Inc., and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TusFiestas #VidaAguacate #CollectiveBias When it comes to food for parties, avocados are at the top of my list. Soft, creamy, buttery. Avocados are king for so many reasons: they are evergreen, and can be used in so many…
Thai Style Chicken Wings
Thai style chicken wings add a cool ethnic flair to any summer picnic, or appetizer party. I know, chicken wings are not exactly Thai fare, but they are a tasty way to enjoy this party staple. The inspiration for these chicken wings comes from a restaurant near my house claiming to have the “best wings in town.”…
Avocado, Chicken, Tomato Sandwich
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VidaAguacate #Collective Bias. Come on and join the #VidaAguacate Club for great recipe ideas using Avocados From Mexico. Avocados From Mexico are the perfect food! I just came up with this delicious avocado, chicken, and tomato sandwich. An open…
Turkish Bread: Pide
I’ve never met a carbohydrate I didn’t like! I am in love with Turkish bread: pide (pea day). So what exactly is pide? Well, it’s a Turkish bread that can be eaten plain or stuffed. Some of the most popular stuffing choices are: seasoned lamb, feta, or spinach. There are also regional differences. Similar dishes to pide…
Cinco de Mayo Party
Yikes Cinco de Mayo is like right on the doorstep. Are you having a party? Are you going to a party? Regardless, here are a few Cinco de Mayo party ideas to inspire you. Some of these treats are healthy, some are not! Just warning you. And just a little history lesson before the post….
Mango Tomatillo Salsa
I was recently compensated with an amazing product from Ovente which I used in preparing this mango tomatillo salsa. All the opinions presented in this post are my own. This multi purpose product includes: an immersion blender with chopper and whisk attachment. For people with a small kitchen this is THE product to own. Everything fits…
