by Cindy Alldredge | Mar 23, 2024 | Gluten Free, Mexican, Super Bowl, Vegetables, Vegetarian
When we lived in Oregon our favorite Mexican restaurant would always bring out a plate with half cabbage salsa and half with hot bean dip. With their fresh tortilla chips it was the most delicious thing EVER! It was worth going just for that. This is so great as a...
by Cindy Alldredge | Mar 18, 2024 | Casserole, Mexican, Pasta, Vegetables, Vegetarian
This is a fabulous weeknight dinner AND it’s vegetarian. The mixture of pasta and sweet potatoes may seem odd, but trust me! It is rich, hearty and DELICIOUS! Start by sautéing sweet potatoes, red onion and red bell pepper until veggies are softened. Stir in...
by Cindy Alldredge | Mar 16, 2024 | Lunch, Mexican, New Years, Super Bowl
Birria Tacos are THE THING! They are based on the sauce (or consommé) from Birria Stew, a fabulous dish from the Mexican state of Jalisco. The meat is flavored with the sauce, the tacos are cooked nice and crispy and THEN the tacos are dipped in the sauce with each...
by Cindy Alldredge | Mar 16, 2024 | Dinner, Mexican, New Years, Super Bowl
Birria Sauce actually comes from a Mexican stew…but this is just the sauce part. It is so rich and flavorful…you will fall in love with it. It’s an amazing mixture of chilis and spices that will knock your socks off! You can purchase a bottle at the...
by Cindy Alldredge | Mar 5, 2024 | Brunch, Chicken, Dinner, Lunch, salad, Sandwiches
I have served some variation of chicken salad over the years…at parties, luncheons, wedding receptions and so on. It’s always a hit. Make lettuce wraps, sandwiches or serve with crackers. After many years and many adjustments, HERE IT IS. The BEST. I...
by Cindy Alldredge | Mar 3, 2024 | salad, Vegetarian
If you haven’t been pickling fresh veggies then now is the TIME! They are so fresh, crisp and delicious and make any salad or sandwich SO MUCH BETTER. We have posted two different recipes. The first is just a basic pickling mixture and is what we use for onions,...