Not sure what to make for your Memorial Day get-together? Tired of fixing the same old stand-by dishes? Mix it up a little by serving these five simple and tasty Memorial Day side dishes: Maple Glazed Parslied Baby Carrots Queso Fresco Grilled Corn on the Cob Quick and Easy Pan Fried Smashed Potatoes Chorizo and [...]
I love Mexican food and try to fix some type of Mexican dish at least once a month. On a weekend where I was craving Chile Rellenos, I decided to tweak my recipe a bit and stuff the chiles with slow-cooked pork shoulder I fixed in my slow cooker – boy was it a winning [...]
I’ve been commuting to Chicago from New York for work for just over a year now. Flying from a destination with significant weather issues to one with worse weather swings means that I spend tons of quality time at O’Hare and LaGuardia airports. The highlight of being stuck at O’Hare because of bad weather conditions [...]
I lunched at Pampano this week and it was a super meal. The space is appealing, the wait staff is attentive an unobtrusive and the food is tasty and creatively presented. I started with the guacamole ($13) (can be spicy or not – ours was spicy) and it was delicious. It featured tons of fresh [...]
One day as I was preparing for Mexican Fiesta Night at Casa Chickie, my dear friend Lisa who loves all things Mexico/Central & South America, offered to make homemade tortillas. To my delight, she didn’t arrive with already-prepared tortillas, but with her tortilla press, ingredients and griddle! This is her simple recipe for tender, delicious [...]
It’s nearly Summertime and all of us are looking for simple dishes to make while entertaining friends and family. Here are five dishes to try throughout the Summer that won’t keep you away from the party. Beef Chili for a Crowd: http://bit.ly/96QARr Quick and Easy Pan Fried Smashed Potatoes: http://bit.ly/cQRipt Whole Grilled Chicken for the [...]
2 ripe avocados 1/4 cup diced tomatoes 2 Tbs. diced red onion 1 Tbs. chopped jalapenos 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 Tbs. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice 1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1/2 tsp. ground cumin salt and pepper Slice avocados in half and remove the pit and the skin. Mash avocados with [...]
