Atole (pronounced ah-toh-leh) always brings warm memories of Zene (my grandmother) and her kitchen. When she passed, I was gifted with her “atole pitcher” – a ceramic pitcher that she painted at the local ceramic shop. I remember when I asked her how to make atole . She said “pone agua, (something), canela, y clavos […]
Month: December 2020
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
I discovered this recipe while on Weight Watchers. It was great, but I really did not like flipping the potatoes, so I now use my Instant Pot Vortex air fryer to cook these babies. They are so yummy!
Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic
One Thanksgiving I was looking for alternate veggie dish. Scott was bringing a friend from college (who wasn’t able to go home for Thanksgiving) for dinner and I needed something more than turkey and mashed potatoes! 🙂 This kid was Southern, so I went with green beans. They turned out great! It’s been my go-to […]
Spanish Rice
This is a modified version of Mom’s recipe that I picked up in 1997. When the boys were small, we didn’t have much and I hated to waste anything, not even an onion. I converted from fresh onion and garlic to powdered and from tomato sauce to tomato juice – all things that would keep […]
Banana Nut Muffins
I get asked about this recipe most often. It isn’t the most to look at, but it really is yummy! I’ve made it in standard loaves, mini loaves and muffins. These days I tend to make muffins, only to save on clean-up time.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Throwed Rolls
Taco Ring
An easy comfort recipe that give you a break from regular tacos.
Instant Pot Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe
Cranberry-Pineapple Salad
A festive cranberry salad.