The best grilled marinated flank steak recipe

Such a bold claim I am making today with this flank steak recipe!  But that’s what Mr. Picky himself declared when I made this the first time many years ago.  And that’s what my nieces and nephews say when I cook this up for my family in the summertime.  As you know, I actually don’t […]

Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Recipe (aka Spanish Rice) + a Paleo Version!

You cannot have a proper fiesta without rice.  Whether it’s green, red or speckled with cilantro, rice is the perfect side to soak up juicy beans or shredded chicken, or what I like to do, to mix into a crunchy salad.  Plus leftovers are amazing the next day in a burrito or for a twist […]

Fiesta salad with salsa vinaigrette recipe

Whenever I plan the amount of food I make in my classes, I always make sure I have tons of whatever salad I am teaching.  96% of my students are women and women loooooove salad.  And so do I.  I could eat salad for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  First course, side dish or main course. […]

Chicken posole verde recipe

I decided to be more forward-thinking this year and post some new delicious Mexican recipes early in anticipation of Cinco de Mayo, which is one of my favorite food holidays.  Not that I don’t make Mexican, or Tex-Mex meals all year round, of course.  I know a lot of people who are planning celebrations the […]