baked salmon w/ butter & garlic

 
This salmon is super easy to prepare and bake. it’s delicious and nutritious.
the key is: don’t overcook it.
my expert fisherman father-in-law taught me this technique and it’s perfect every time! 
salmon fillet – any size that fits in your glass baking dish.
2 T. olive oil
½ t. salt
1/3 c. chilled butter, sliced into thin slices
2 T. lemon juice
2 cloves minced garlic (optional)  
1)     preheat oven [...]

Homemade Tortilla Soup

Last year, Fall of 2007,  I became obsessed with Tortilla Soup. I probably made it every week. It’s delicious, nutritious, makes enough to feed my family 3 meals, fun to put toppings on (everyone is happy with their own little creation), smells good, and the list goes on.  I ordered it at every Mexican restaurant I went to last Fall and [...]

A Family Favorite…

 
i would have to say that we have turkey burgers pretty much every week at our house. they’re super easy to prepare ahead, if I’ve got extra time i can make them “gourmet burgers” (add caramelized onion, sautéed mushroom, avocado, fresh tomato, pineapple, etc.) and they’re a satisfying meal for both adults and children!
 

approximately 1½ [...]

LAYERED MEXI-BAKE

I’ve stolen yet another wonderful recipe from a friend! Out of the goodness of her heart, my friend Alissa brought over a frozen dish that has now become a Family Favorite dinner. It’s delicious, Gluten-Free, easy to make, easy to freeze & make later, and the kids and parents all devour it. You gotta love that! You’ll need [...]

Does She or Doesn’t She?

I have a new favorite kitchen trick, but it’s not a food prep tip, it’s a beauty secret! When I’ve been doing lots of cooking, cleaning & gardening, my hands get soooo dry.  I hesitate to slather on lotion during the day, just to have to wash it off 5 minutes later before I touch [...]

Huevo Sandwichero (fresh mexi sandwich)

The Huevo Sandwichero is a glorious lunch delight. Julie wanted me to “handle” the Cinco De Mayo menu this year which included primarily Tacos de carne asada  (grilled beef tacos) and Tacos de pollo (chicken tacos). This is the base for the Huevo Sandwichero.
I’ve tried to recreate the delicious flavors generated from our local Taco Bus. As far [...]