philly cheese This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tom Thumb, and Albertsons. The opinions and text are all mine. The heat is on here in Texas and I’m on a streak! When it gets this hot, I refuse to turn the stove on after 10 am. My little gas stove heats…
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Tortilla Espanola
tortilla You don’t know this but I have a fascination with Spain. On my bedside table, sits a Lonely Planet Travel guide for Spain. It has been highlighted and flagged to death. I have flagged almost every site I dream of seeing and every restaurant I want to eat. I have also made it abundantly…
Pancakes Three Ways
Who doesn’t love pancakes!? Even if you think you don’t like pancakes I bet with the right mix-ins you will love them. I mean come on! It’s cake for breakfast! Who doesn’t love that? Occasionally, I like to make my own pancake mix but, that doesn’t happen often. Most times I grab my favorite store-bought…
Banh Mi Bratwurst
bratwurst A highlight of summer is firing up the grill and applying meat to fire. A unique flavor develops when meat is cooked over open flames, a flavor that cannot be replicated. I love the smell, and the sizzle is the theme song of summer. If there is one thing I love…
Herbed Tilapia and Vegetable Foil Packets
tilapia I must share with you, my recent discovery of foil packets! I know they have been all over the internet for some time and I must share with you, my recent discovery of foil packets! I know they have been all over the internet for some time and I maybe a little late to…
Jibarito (Plantain and Steak Sandwich)
Jibarito (Plantain and Steak Sandwich) | In the past, I have expressed my intense love for plantains. They are amazing as chips, twice fried, mash, or layered like a lasagna. But, imagine a steak sandwich with fried plantains as bread! Lucky you, you don’t have to imagine it because I got the recipe for you! When…
Piragua de Cherry y Vainilla (Cherry Vanilla Shaved Ice)
There is no flavor more classic when it comes to shaved ice then cherry. I’m not sure what it is about cherry that kids seem to love so much. It could be the sweetness but, I think they get a kick out of seeing their tongue turn bright red. How many times do your remember…
Carne Asada with Orange Salsa
This post was sponsored by Pompeian. All opinions expressed on my site are my own. Carne asada is one of those things I can’t get enough of during the summer. It’s so easy to prepare it’s the perfect summer meal anytime of the week. When I think of summer dishes I picture plates full of bright colors…
Orange Salsa
Who said that salsa is only for tomatoes? Why should they get all the fun? I love unconventional salsas. Today I got a real winner for you, orange salsa. Salsa is so easy. Dice up some of your favorite vegetables or fruit add sine olive oil and aromatics and you’re ready for a party. Nothing says…
Sweet Potato Latkes
My household is a lover of sweet potatoes. I mean we really love sweet potatoes. I always have a bag of sweet potatoes in my pantry and a bag of frozen sweet potatoes in the freezer. Last year I took a trip with two of my friends to New York City. While we were there…