Cocktail of the Month: Jalapeño Cilantro Margarita
April showers may bring May flowers, but this month also hearkens in a favorite time of year for me; patio cocktail season. The air is fresh and full of flowers, the smell of cut grass begins to make its first appearance, and people flock outdoors to bask in the warm sunlight and sip perfectly crafted […]
Lola Cooks: Tex Mex Chicken and Dumplings
It is interesting how food affects mood. Many childhood memories circle around meals or gatherings where food was part of the supporting cast. As adults, we make plans and even consider vacation spots based on the cuisine involved. This Tex-Mex Chicken and Dumplings is not a recipe from my childhood, but rather a result of […]
Hot and Green: Salsa Verde
Well, we are back… and just in time for a celebration. Cinco de Mayo has become increasingly popular over the years in terms of celebrations. It is a great time to enjoy some great food and fun with your friends. For most, that includes chips and salsa and margaritas. Chips and salsa are always a […]
Lola Cooks: Stuffed Chili Peppers
Spring has arrived and with it an urge to be outdoors. This past weekend we cleaned up the grill and got it ready for a long outdoor season. There is nothing quite like the smell of grilling. One of the things I love to do while I already have the grill fired up is grill up a […]
Lola Cooks: Creamy Jalapeño Soup
We continue our tribute to Soup Month with this yummy recipe. No Soup Month would be complete without at least one cream soup. This one is my favorite as it is mostly about the other flavors and less about the cream. Much of the creaminess actually comes from the avocados. They also contribute to the […]
Eating Paste: Two Pestos
If you have been following along for a while, you probably recall my love for Mediterranean food. It is marked by its simple, wholesome ingredients and freshness. Pesto is a fine example of this concept. The ingredients are few, yet the taste is green and robust. Pesto simply means paste. You can choose variations of […]