Tortilla Soup
My dad calls it taco soup. Whatever he wants to call it, I’m obligated to make it every time the family gets together. I...
Oxtail Soup
I have quite a few food memories while growing up. My mom had an extensive repartee of meals she would cook — some of...
Cauliflower Soup
I’ve always been a big soup fan. Even growing up in Arizona, in the middle of summer, I had been known to enjoy a...
Shrimp Culichi
After spending time in all the border states (and the food capital of the U.S., NYC), I’m convinced that the best Mexican food outside...
Baby Heirloom Tomato Salad
It’s simple. It’s tasty. It’s pretty. And it’s healthful. There’s really no reason not to make it.
My local Trader Joe’s has had packages of...
Watermelon-Elderflower Margarita
Last summer was pretty idyllic for me. I did some traveling, was in a new relationship and had a new social circle. The latter...
Black Bean Soup
I must admit, I’m not much of a connoisseur of the “musical fruit”. This probably has a lot to do with childhood scars of...
Tequila-Lime Chicken Tacos
Tequila, lime and salt. A great shot and, believe it or not, also a great marinade for chicken.
Everyone has an epic tequila story —...
Salsa and Guacamole
Some consider chips, salsa and guacamole an appetizer, but I think they make a great meal. In fact, my belly would much prefer if...
Blood Orange Margarita with Elderflower
I’ve always been intrigued with blood oranges. For some reason, the blood oranges have been especially dark and sweet this year. Maybe they like...
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