Archive for 'Appetizers and Side dishes'

Spinach Fried Quesadillas

A simple and delicious way to eat more spinach. [...]

Mexican Tomatillo Rice

I enjoyed this rice a lot. It is a good alternative for the popular red Mexican rice. Unlike tomatoes, tomatillos flavor is more sour hence giving this dish a very different and distinctive flavor. [...]

The Abel and Cole Cookbook

Husk-Wrapped and Roasted Garlic Corn From The Abel and Cole Cookbook Serves 4 as a side dish Ingredients: 4 corn cobs with husks still attached 2 large knobs of butter 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed [...]

Healhty Summer Treats

Mexican street food wouldn't be complete without the delicious fruits and vegetables sold with chile, salt and lime. [...]

Strawberry and Basil Risotto

I used some locally grown strawberries that I bought at the store and some of the basil from the little herb garden I started last month. That makes me even prouder of this dish. [...]

Avocado dip

This dip ingredients give it a very unique and delicious flavor. Serve it with a vegetable tray and bread and you'll be very popular at any party. [...]

Joust Rice Cakes

This month's Royal Foodie Joust ingredients are rice, tomatoes, and bacon. I made some Mexican rice and bacon cakes. [...]

Chalupas

Chalupas are oval fried tortillas stuffed with refried beans and served with cheese, salsa, sour cream, tomatoes, avocado slices, lettuce and meat. [...]

For the love of food and entertaining

Onions stuffed with spicy homemade cheese perfect for entertaining. [...]

Homemade Peanut Butter Bars

Making your own snack bars is inexpensive, easy and a lot healthier than buying them at the store. [...]