SALSA – canned tomato version

SALSA – canned tomato version

When people ask you what your favorite food is, what answer do you give them? For me I have to always say that it is a tie between Chips & Salsa and Dark Chocolate (I know, its a strange “combination” – but as long as 

Habanero Tomato Soup

Habanero Tomato Soup

To create this meal I litterally just threw tomatoes in the blender & thought about flavors. Then pureeded batches of tomato & friends went into the pot to be heated/reduced/tasted/enjoyed. Perfect with a quick quesadilla on the side to finish off the “Mexican Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Dinner” theme.

Tomatillo Salsa

Tomatillo Salsa

Just the other day I was wishing that I had some Tomatillos because I was craving a green salsa! That day just happened to be a Friday and I was getting ready to go over to our CSA. Lo & Behold we got a pound 

Cilantro White Bean Lime Soup

Cilantro White Bean Lime Soup

YUM! This soup is perfect for all seasons and beyond delicious (and easily adaptable!) I first found this recipe on Keep it Simple Foods a few months ago labeled as “Hummus Soup” and decided to wait to make it until I saw my grandmother who 

Mexican Sushi

Mexican Sushi

“Like so many things: it is not what is outside but what is inside that counts” …classic song quote from Aladdin helps explain these Mexican Sushi Rolls. These are like a wolf in sheep’s clothing OR a blessing in disguise… long story short: these look 

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

“Sweet and Spicy” – that explains me pretty well. I try to be sweet and do things for others, but I’m stubborn and don’t take garbage from anyone so I guess that I can be called pretty spicy usually too, and we wonder why I love those two flavors, haha! Enough about me – prepare to get into the kitchen for the best of both worlds!