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Green Rice with Asparagus

Regardless of the 40 degree weather here in Chicago, the grass is still transitioning to a beautiful emerald hue. I really love this tiny...

Nopal Salad

“I’ve got something for you,” my mom casually mentioned to me one night as we were chatting on the phone. “I got you a...

Spicy Green Bean Casserole with Goat Cheese

T minus 1 day ’till turkey day. Are you ready to eat yourself silly? Let the calories begin! But I’ve got some bad news...

Shrimp and Pineapple Ceviche

I have a confession to make. I had ceviche yesterday for breakfast. I will eat the weirdest stuff early in the morning. In fact,...

Grilled Mexican Veggies

In my humble opinion, grilling vegetables is the best way to get them to taste better than they ever could with other cooking methods....

Jalapeno-Basil Pesto

It’s been a pretty dry August so far. I think it may have rained like 3 times since the month started. Le sigh. This...

Mexican Cobb Salad

Aaaaaannnddd we’re back! It feels like it’s been a million years since I’ve written a post. Two birthday parties, a bought of bronchitis, and...

Martin Salad

Every once in a while, I like to sit down to a meal of all of my favorite foods and really indulge. A nice...

Cheesy Nacho Poutine

Wow, poutine. You are an amazing, unique culinary concoction I admire yet will never fully understand. Hats off to you Canadians, fries smothered in...

Chile-Lime Broiled Grapefruit

Grapefruit are for breakfast and breakfast only. That’s what I thought until I met the love of my life. He taught me that grapefruit...

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