You know how some people spend way too much money on clothes? Or, shoes? Well, I spend way too much money on groceries. I love to cook, so naturally I like to have a variety of ingredients hanging around to work with. But, sometimes the personal grocery store housed in my pantry, cupboards, refrigerator and freezer starts…
Pico de gallo, also referred to as salsa fresca, is a fresh salsa made with diced onion, tomato, jalapeño or serrano pepper, cilantro and lime juice. Pico is very easy to make and is a crowd-pleaser as a delicious fresh and flavorful dip with tortilla chips, in tacos or on top of tostadas and enchiladas….
We were onto day five of hunkering down during Hurricane Harvey’s onslaught of rain over Houston and were so thankful to be safe and dry. Not only that, we still had food, water, power and gas for cooking. We were, and still are, beyond grateful that our experience during the storm was mild, especially since…
It’s quick and easy to make your own baked tortilla chips at home. They are much healthier than the bagged version which are loaded with oil from the frying process. Most standard, fried tortilla chips get about half of their total calories from the oil alone. That oil can contribute to clogged arteries and unwanted…
Chile con queso was one of the hardest things for me to resist when we first cut out dairy from our diet. It’s just so good. Silky, rich cheesy sauce with tomato and spicy peppers paired with tortilla chips. It’s a beloved TexMex staple in restaurants and home kitchens alike. But, my body has a…
