CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP Anytime we are in a restaurant and tortilla soup is on the menu, I order it. It has to be one of my all time favorite things to eat. On a rainy day it is usually the first thing I think of making for dinner. Tonight it rained in California. This might be the last rain we see for awhile, so I decided to make soup before summer. Otherwise, I have to wait […]
Bananas Foster Petite Trifle Every friday night my hometown hosts a family festival. After a long week, we look forward to a slow paced evening on our city streets. The festival offers live music, outdoor dining, kids activities, and pony rides. The street vendors sell food and a variety of unique merchandise. The biggest draw for me is the farmers’ market. I tend to linger near the fresh, local produce and baked goods. Farmers’ […]
Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction In my opinion, there is no better way to say I love you than to cook for someone. I love going to restaurants but on holidays it never feels intimate enough. This weekend surprise your Valentine with this dinner. This recipe is so easy and delicious, you will thank me later. Time-1 hour 15 minutes Servings-4 (I have two other little Valentine’s to feed) Ingredients 4 Filet mignon steaks, […]
Pan Seared Sea Bass Casado Casado means married man in Spanish. Casado is a classic Costa Rican meal that includes any protein accompanied with black beans, white rice and plantains. The origins of the name are thought to come from restaurant customers asking to be treated as casados. Customers eating like married men. I learned this dish because I married a Costa Rican. I like to think of my version as Casado alla Mexicana. I […]
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 […]
Micro-Bakery Diaries 