This is a great weekday menu solution using ground meat; a brothy stew that may be served as a soup, yet comforting and hearty enough to be a meal ... click on title for more
Zacatecas Style Ground Beef Stew – Picadillo Zacatecano
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
After all the excitement of the holidays, people are going back to their routines; work, school, and weeknight rituals are the norm. In the kitchen, ground meat (or ground meatless substitute) is a freezer staple that frequently mollifies the cooking-time stress, and saves the day when transformed into tasty stews, sandwich fillings, or as in this case, meatballs ... click on title for more
Epiphany Day – The Three Kings
For many Christians around the world, the Feast of the Epiphany is observed on January 6th, commemorating the revelation of Jesus to the Wise Men from the East, also known as the Magi, or “Los Reyes Magos” ("The King Magi") ... click on title for more
Happy New Year!
A festive spread, a glass of bubbly, and loving company is all that is needed for a wonderful New Year's Eve celebration!
Turkey Leftovers – Six Ways
The last week of the year leaves many families with a lot of leftovers, which have to be consumed to avoid spoilage and a food backlog in the fridge, in preparation for the New Year festivities. Meat, such as from roasted turkey, is a frequent example, and when sandwiches and wraps will simply not do anymore, a little more gumption is needed to find ways to use up the cooked, shredded meat. While reviewing my 2022 posts, I found six fantastic recipes, all very popular and traditional in Mexico, which fit the bill ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 