Menudo is known as the world’s greatest hangover cure. Some people also believe it has medicinal values. Especially for people with gastric problems or illnesses that affect their appetites. Me? I take menudo for exactly what it is, a hearty, spicy, yummy, Mexican soup, filled with tripe (and pig or […]
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Chicken a la King on Rice with Sautéd Corn & Carrots
I had leftover soup and mushrooms from my Mushroom and Swiss burger recipe. It happened to also be a super busy night with Soccer practice for my daughter and me trying to train for this 1/2 marathon. Yeah! My time is becoming more and more limited and I’m becoming more […]
Carne Asada Nachos! Not a meal? Who says?
Whenever you make carne asada tacos and beans, you will always have leftovers. OK, maybe not always, but more often than not. You know how it is? You’re having a BBQ. You estimate the meat. You count the guests. You worry about the non RSVP people (you know who you […]
Big and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
I make my cookies BIG and I laugh when the recipe says, “makes 36”. Whatever! Me? I think one cookie should hit your tummy perfect. I also think chocolate chip cookies are simply perfect for making ice cream sandwiches and there are no “mini” sandwiches in my house! That said…if […]
Chicken Soup a la Mexicana
Whenever you do roast chicken, in my case Beer Can Chicken, you always have leftover. My favorite thing to do is make a simple soup, but with a little kick! You can add Avocado and sliced, baked or fried tortilla strips and voila…Chicken Tortilla Soup! Note: This soup can be […]
Chile Colorado w/Egg, Fried Potatoes w/Pork & Tortillas
This is very, very old school. It’s also very easy, very cheap and very, very tasty! So before you say, “Chile Colorado with Egg. What the heck is that?”, give this recipe a try. When you’re down to nothing much in the fridge, but eggs and potatoes, this meal will […]