How to Cook Beef & Pulled Pork Mexican Lasagna + Video: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
I am so glad I have this recipe for How to Cook Beef & Pulled Pork Mexican Lasagna! A gorgeous fusion of Mexican, Italian & American ideas to deliver a fun lasagna with gooey cheese & a flavor marriage made in heaven, especially for a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. The crunchy tostadas are a nice touch topped with guacamole, salsa & sour cream. How to Cook Beef & Pulled Pork Mexican Lasagna: This is amazingly delicious and...
Cinco de Mayo Menu Ideas Sure to Please
It’s Cinco de Mayo, and even if you’re not of Mexican heritage, it’s a wonderful time to celebrate their heritage & culinary prowess. Mexican food has so many variations, and encompasses many Latin & Spanish dishes as well. Whether it’s Tex-Mex or a South American favorite, these dishes are sure to please the kids with lots of cheese & fun flavors, and the adults with bold, tangy creations. Now,...
Get Cinco de Mayo Menu Ideas with Web Chef Kimberly Turner on ‘Tim Denis in the Morning’
On Monday morning, May 5th, web chef Kimberly Turner will be on Tim Denis in the Morning on Newstalk 610 CKTB at 7:50 am sharing with you fabulous ideas for a Cinco de Mayo menu! Cinco de Mayo is, well, the 5th of May and, mistakenly, is often confused with Mexico’s Independence Day, which is September 16th. The 5th of May marks El Dia de la Bataille de Puebla, which means The Day of the Battle of Puebla. What happened? The...
How to Bake Crunchy Tortilla Chips: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
A true necessity for accompanying Mexican dishes, it is fabulous to know How to Bake Tortilla Chips! A Cinco de Mayo Fiesta simply isn’t complete without these crispy, crunchy chips seasoned to your own taste. How to Bake Crunchy Tortilla Chips: Tortilla chips are a staple or foundation for many entrées, appetizers, snacks & sides. Type: Snack Recipe Prep Time: 5 min Bake Time: 9 – 12 min Yield: 2 trays – 11 x 15...
How to Make Beef Burritos: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
This delicious recipe for How to Make Beef Burritos will be a hit whether you serve it for dinner, at a party as an appetizer or main course. Healthy, hearty and ever-so-tasty, you will be making it a weekly event. How to Make Beef Burritos: Please the young & old with these beef burritos topped with cheese, and served with salsa, pico de gallo, chimichurri and/or guacamole. Type: Main Course Recipe Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 25...
How to Cook Mexican Quinoa Salad + Video: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Quinoa, being an ancient super grain, is one food you should, by all means, include in your diet often, and this recipe for How to Cook Mexican Quinoa Salad is very tasty & healthy. Once you taste this salad, you will wish to serve frequently, especially when preparing Mexican food. This show is brought to you by the Cooking with Quinoa Cookbook. How to Cook Mexican Quinoa Salad: This red milled variety of quinoa, I used in this...
How to Cook Huevos Rancheros
Huevos Rancheros is a gorgeous breakfast, different than what you’re probably used to on a daily basis. Full of flavor, adding chorizo or refried beans makes this morning meal even more hearty. How to Cook Huevos Rancheros: Any salsa can be served with this classic Mexican dish, along with chorizo & refried beans. Heat & keep warm 2 cups salsa. Type: Breakfast Recipe Serve with: warm salsa, hot sauce, chopped cilantro...
How to Bake Chiles Rellenos
Chiles Rellenos is a marvelous Mexican dish that’s great for dinner, but even better for breakfast! When I lived in California, I enjoyed this delicious treat with eggs for breakfast with my friends before we were off to work. They are so tasty – unforgettable! Chiles Rellenos originated in the city of Puebla, Mexico. How to Bake Chiles Rellenos: Type: Breakfast Recipe Serve with: cilantro & warm salsa Prep Time: 30 –...
How to Make Meal Nachos: National Nachos Day
National Nachos Day is here, on November 6th, but I love making nachos much more than once a year… So, you will find my recipe for How to Make Nachos below. Nachos are more than just a snack of something to nibble on at the movies, except the cheese that goes on top is sort of like liquid, orange plastic, isn’t it? I like to augment my homemade nachos with a little something more substantial, and make it more tasty with...
A Celebration of Peppers: National Pepper Month
It is November, and National Pepper Month has finally arrived. We have written about peppers in our quest for various pepper dishes & found they are a most popular vegetable, included in many of the most familiar ethnic dishes. The terms pepper & chili are used interchangeably, both being vegetables. Amazingly full of vitamins, peppers are vibrantly colored, add texture, and sometimes heat to dishes. Store unwashed & in...
November Food Holidays & Events
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How to Cook Ground Beef Nachos: International Nacho Day
October 21st is International Nacho Day, and no wonder…What’s not to love about Nachos? Most every family, and from young to old, enjoy s a nice, hot platter of nachos. I know we all do, and we use this basic recipe below. How to Cook Ground Beef Nachos: Whether you want to call them Mexican or Tex-Mex, these nachos are wonderful anywhere you make them in the world. 😉 Tip: If we want this to serve us as a meal, we add...
How to Make Superfine Sugar at Home
Confused as to what the heck Superfine Sugar is, and why it’s necessary at all? Well, superfine sugar is known to be used when making candies, canning, brining and other specialty applications. Basically, it’s just a finer grain of sugar than the caster sugar, and this is due to further processing, which you can accomplish in your very own kitchen. This way, you’ll always have superfine sugar when you need it without...
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