Author: Karen Quinones

Perfect Black Friday Meal

November 28, 2014
by Karen Quinones
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Repost

Originally posted on <a href="http://karenskitchen.co/2013/11/29/perfect-black-friday-meal">Micro-Bakery Diaries</a>: <br />TURKEY POT PIE After spending an entire day in the kitchen the last thing you want on Friday is to fuss over food.  If your tired of the turkey sandwich like I am you will appreciate this recipe.  It’s all your Thanksgiving left overs in a cute little package. Time-45 minutes Serving-4-6 Ingredients for Turkey Pot Pie 2 Tablespoons of unsalted butter 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil 1 large shallot…

Boozy Green Bean Casserole

November 27, 2014
by Karen Quinones
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Thanksgiving

Marsala Wine Mushroom Gravy Green Bean Casserole If you are responsible to bring the green bean casserole to Thanksgiving make it special by taking the time to make your own mushroom gravy.  Bathe the mushrooms in butter, shallots, garlic and Marsala wine.  Your dish will be a hit this holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! Time-40 minutes Servings-12 Ingredients 1 lb 8oz bag of petite frozen green beans 6 oz box of crispy onions 1 pint of baby […]

Squash This!

October 21, 2014
by Karen Quinones
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Soup

CALABASITA SOUP Calabasitas is a classic Mexican side dish with squash and corn.  Yellow squash and zucchini are traditionally used in this casserole styled meal.  However, I converted this side dish to a soup using butternut squash instead.  I prefer the texture of butternut squash.  I crave soup this time of year.  The crisp, cool air of fall makes me want soup at least once a week.  This soup hits all the notes of my heritage and the season. Time-90 […]

La Bufadora Tacos

September 17, 2014
by Karen Quinones
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Fish

BEER BATTERED FISH TACOS            Growing up in my household we only ate fish during Lent on fridays.  We enjoyed fish and chips with plenty of malt vinegar and tartar sauce from H. Salt.  It’s a fond memory because we were primarily a meat and beans kind of family.  My earliest memory of eating fish was on a family vacation to Ensenada, Mexico.  We went to see the famous Bufadora, which […]

Effortless Labor Day

August 29, 2014
by Karen Quinones
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Steak

NEW YORK STRIP OVER ARUGULA AND GRAPE TOMATOES It is tempting to make an elaborate meal on a holiday.  However, Labor Day is meant to celebrate a day off of work.  Make an uncomplicated, delicious meal on this Labor Day.  This recipe celebrates the idea that less is more.  A few key quality ingredients really lets the steak shine.  This is one of my favorite quick and easy summer meals, and perfect for a day of relaxation. […]