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Pasta

Cooking pasta isn’t rocket science we all know that, nor does it take much time. BUT sometimes even five to 10 minutes can throw me off (especially when I have my son to feed and drive to theater practice) and there are seasons we run on a v...

Make sure you read meal prepping part 1

Below are a few ways I cook my meats to freeze for future meals & a few tips

Taco Seasoning

1 tbsp. Chili Powder, 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder, 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder, 1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes,1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano, 1/4 tsp. Pap...

Meal planning...Why prep ahead?

Part 1

With so little time and the pressures of being pulled in so many directions people nowadays hardly give homemade cooking a second thought! Would it be nice-Yes, ideal-No. Most days it takes so much energy to just run to the store fo...

Wine Pasta 

I love red wine, But often times we have a few left overs from opened bottles- So I save them in the frig and when I have a half a pot (about two full bottles). I boil it just as I would if I were making spaghetti noodles- I follow the directions on the past...

Pizza dough is pretty basic-it’s reliable, easy, with a soft, rich flavor and the edges crisp up nice, but the button does not toast up or overcook like some pizza dough I’ve worked with that feel like I am eating a cracker!

Thin crust pizza dough
Ingredients
4 Cups al...

Take a large roasting pan- add 2 tablespoons olive oil, spread evenly coating the entire cookie sheet. Set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together fresh rosemary, theme, 1 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon wine vinegar, 1/4 cup fresh lemon, and black pepper. Toss with y...

Stuffed Poblano Eggs, with mini tortillas

1- Poblano Chile
2-eggs
1-Tablespoon chopped onions (yellow)
1-Tablespoon chopped jalapeño
1-Tablespoon chopped tomatoes
1-Teaspoon olive oil
1-Flour tortilla
1/2 Avocado
1-Tablespoon Fresh/jarred salsa
Pinch of salt
Steps:
1. Using...

These are super easy and delishious! Because they’re mini you can make them in a toaster over-
3-Tablespoons low fat (1%) milk
1- Teaspoon lemon juice
1-Egg
1-Tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 Teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1- Te...

Calabasitas- this dish is ridiculous! Sauté diced onions (about 1 tablespoon each) jalapeños and tomatoes in a tablespoon of olive oil-cook about2 minutes . Chop a large or two small zucchini(s) add it to the sautéd trio- mix about 1-minute. Add 1/2 cup frozen corn k...

Super easy to make...

2-Avocados (peels and seed removed

1/4 Cup chopped onions (white)

1/4 Cup chopped tomatoes 

1/4 Cup chopped cilantro (stems removed) 

1/2 jalapeño chopped 

1 wedge lime (squeezed) 

Black pepper 

Pinch of crushed red peppers 

Place all ingredients on bowl &...