Bistec con papas is one of the dishes I go to when I need comfort. When I moved to Texas and went back home to visit, I would
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Carne Deshebrada
This is the recipe you need to have when you have no idea what to cook and this is why; It is easy to make, delicious, affordable, and
Slow Cooker Pork Loin
#sponsored content I have a busy day today, but I still want to feed my family a great dinner. Slow cooker dinner it is! I prepared this beautiful
St. Louis Style Ribs
#sponsored My family is really getting spoiled this summer with all the wonderful options Open Prairie® Natural* Meats has to offer. Today we made the St. Louis Style
Grilled Pork Tomahawks
#sponsored content Summer is here, the kids are home, and we are firing up the grill for a special dinner. We are grilling OpenPrairie® Natural* Tomahawk pork chops.
Pork Chop Sheet Pan Dinner
#sponsored content If you are looking for an easy family meal recipe, this one is for you. Not only is it easy to make but it is also
Pastel Azteca
AKA Mexican lasagna or tortilla casserole. No matter how you want to call it, this popular layering Mexican dish is as comforting and delicious as a good lasagna.
Asado de Puerco
This is to me, one of the most representative dishes of the North of Mexico. “Asado de Puerco” also known as Asado de boda, Mancha manteles, Chile colorado,
Champitacos/Steak and Mushroom tacos
#sponsored One of the things I love doing when I go back home to Monterrey is getting tacos. There’s this little restaurant in downtown Monterrey that makes the
Lemon Squares
You only need six ingredients to make these lemon squares and I am sure you already have them in your pantry. These squares are sweet, tart and so
Spatchcock Herb Chicken with Potatoes
Spatchcock Herb Chicken with Potatoes Is the best family friendly recipe you can find. It is simple and delicious. So easy on the kids but also beautiful and
Frozen Peanut butter Pie
This pie is one of my family’s favorite frozen treats and of course, just like everything I like to make, it is super easy and delicious! We are
Creamy Black Beans
Today, I am going to share with you my most recent obsession. Black beans! Every time I make them, I say I am going to freeze them so
Tacos de Migas/Migas Tacos
If migas are good, “Tacos de Migas” are extra good! This is my all-time favorite breakfast; I would also eat it for lunch and dinner if I could.
Steak Salad with Sacha Inchi Dressing
#sponsored content I’ve created this recipe in partnership with @openprairienatural meats and @brassrootsfood to bring you a steak salad that will help you have a mindful eating experience.
Chicken Chipotle Nachos
#sponsored post Nachos are the perfect party appetizer. They are easy to make, fast and always turn out delicious. They are guarantee of success. These are not your
Potato Tacos with homemade Salsa Roja
These potato tacos are truly a gem! Making them couldn’t be easier. They are absolutely delicious, too! The potatoes are cooked in a rich tomato and guajillo sauce,
Albondigas con Fideo (Meatball and Fideo soup)
One of the most nostalgic, and close to my heart dishes is Sopa de Albondigas. My grandmother used to make the best Albondigas ever! Unfortunately, this is not
Roasted Poblano soup with chicken
I love Poblano peppers so much I can’t help buying more than I need, then I end up with sad looking peppers at the end of the week.
Apple Salad/ Ensalada de Manzana
This is a very popular salad in my hometown, Monterrey. Every family has their own recipe, but I’ve never had one that I didn’t love. It is mostly
Grilled Ribeye with Herb Butter and Potatoes
#sponsored content For Family Meals Month, I am treating my family with a Steak and Potato dinner tonight. It is important to me to feed my family beautiful
Cheese and Chorizo Stuffed Jalapeños
These delicious peppers bring so many good memories! I am from Monterrey, Mex. where Carne Asada is notonly a dish, but also a party. I think here, it
Molletes
Mollete is a toasted open face sandwich (bolillo) topped with refried beans and melty cheese and served with pico de gallo or salsa. It is so popular in
Arroz con Leche
Today I’m taking a little trip back home in partnership with @LotusFoods. I’m sharing my recipe of Arroz con Leche made with Lotus Foods’ Organic White Quick Cook Rice with
Butter Almond Cookies
Have you started planning your baking calendar for the upcoming Holidays? Well, here’s an idea for you: Butter Almond Cookies. These cookies can’t be easier to make, and
Jericallas
Jericalla is a traditional desert from Jalisco, Mexico. It is similar to flan but with a golden brown or burnt top, almost like a crème brûlée, without being
Traditional Churros
Who new churros would be so easy to make and with mostly pantry ingredients! I love making churros for my family and get creative with a variety of
Egg Roll in a Bowl
To say that I am obsessed with egg rolls is an understatement. So much that I would drive the distance for a good egg roll. So much that
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
One can never have enough banana bread recipes, right? I am always searching for easy recipes that are delicious, of course but that also save me time and
Southwest Stuffed Peppers
Growing up in Mexico I had no idea what Southwest flavors were but once I moved to Texas and had my first taste I was hooked. I love
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
This recipe is a twist on the classic “Espagueti Verde” aka Green Spaghetti. This pasta is very popular in Mexico, if you go to a Holiday dinner or
The Best Baked Oatmeal
Oatmeal is one of my all-time favorite breakfasts. It is filling, nutritious, good for your gut, helps reduce cholesterol and it is so delicious! But even when I
BBQ Pork Ribs (Crock Pot)
#paidpartnership Making BBQ Ribs at home has never been easier! Thanks to my trusty crock pot and the great quality of @openprairienatural, these ribs were a hit at
Air Fryer Whole chicken/Rotisserie Style
There is no more store-bought rotisserie chicken at my house. Ever. My family has become addicted to this Air fryer chicken and with good reason. It is so
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
This recipe is perfect for those days when you don’t want to fire up the grill to cook a small batch of fajitas to feed your small family
Carne Asada Tacos/Sirloin Steak Tacos
#sponsored content A Carne Asada Tacos dinner is coming your way, thanks to these @openprairienatural Top Sirloin Steaks. The high quality of these meats makes these tacos super
Creamed Corn
I think I can make this creamed corn recipe with my eyes closed and one hand tied around my back. Just kidding! I have made it that many
Spicy Coleslaw with Chipotle Dressing
What you need to make Spicy Coleslaw with Chipotle Dressing This is the perfect side dish to spice up any meal. This Coleslaw with chipotle dressing is so
The best Pulled Pork
This pulled pork is one of my most popular recipes between my family and friends. It is my go-to meal when I have company because I can make
Chicken Chimichangas
I rarely make fried food but when I do, I go all the way and these chimichangas are so worth the indulgence! Shredded chicken cooked in a rich
Rajas con Crema (Poblanos in cream sauce)
If you have poblano peppers thar are looking a little sad and are not so pretty for chiles rellenos anymore, save this recipe because once you make it
Easy Chopped Salad
This salad is one of my favorite things to always have in the fridge. Not only is work great with so many things but it also tastes better
Pork Milanesa/ Milanesa de Puerco
This blog post contains #paidpartnership “Pork Milanesa” was one of my favorite meals growing up and one of the first recipes I learned to cook all on my
Buttermilk Waffles
Everyone’s favorite breakfast finally made it to the blog. Buttermilk waffles are what Saturday morning are all about. Nothing brings the family together (and out of their beds)
Braised Short Ribs with Cheesy Grits
Short ribs are one of my favorite cuts of meat. They are incredible flavorful and easy to work with! I love that you can prepare them and forget
Italian Style Egg Benedicts
I don’t always make fancy breakfast but when I do, I go all the way in. These “Italian Style Eggs Benedict” are going to blow your mind. They
Polenta Cakes
#sponsored content Polenta cakes are always so much to make and eat. They take a few steps, but they are very simple and so worth the wait! These
Ribeye Melts
#Sponsored content. This is how you turn two steaks into a delicious and filling family dinner. The high quality of the@openprairienatural ribeye steaks makes these “Ribeye Melt Sandwiches”
Homemade Corn Dogs
It is spring break! Time to eat all things fun and delicious like these homemade corndogs. They are fairly easy to make and pretty quick once you get
Honey Chipotle Glazed Pork Loin
Disclaimer: This is #sponsored content Need weeknight dinner ideas? This @OpenPrairieNatural Honey Chipotle Glazed Pork Loin is the perfect family meal. Easy to make and packed with flavor
Apple Upside Down Cake
This Apple Upside Down Cake recipe is one the oldest recipes in my collection and definitely one of my favorites. One of the ingredients for this cake is
Chili Lime Chicken/Air Fryer
To be totally honest, I rarely cooked chicken breast. I could never make a juicy and perfectly cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, until…I made it in the air
Steak Salad with Avocado Dressing
Disclaimer: This is a #sponsored post I am so excited to share with you my partnership with @OpenPrairieNaturalmeats! They are known for their responsibly raised meats. I cooked
Cinnamon Rolls
I am the type of person that would normally choose a savory breakfast over a sweet one. Except…When these are put in front of me. Nothing like a
Italian Wedding Soup
Winter keeps getting colder and colder here in Texas and that only means… more and more soups! I’ve been on an Italian soup kick lately and my family
Peanut Butter Bon Bons
Peanut butter Bon Bons. My favorite candy finally made it to the blog, and it is here to stay. I hope you’re ready because these bon bons are
White Bean and Sausage Soup
Beans alone are so delicious, but when they are made into a soup is just another level of comfort food. This White Bean and Sausage Soup is hearty,
Easy Minestrone Soup
This soup has quickly become one of my favorite soups. Minestrone is not only extremely easy to make but it is also delicious, nutritious, comforting and great to
Pistachio Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches cake (Pastel de Tres Leches) is a very popular cake in Mexico. The cake is very light and fluffy with many air bubbles that make it
Tapenade with Toasted Bread
Tapenade is a French dip or spread made out of olives and capers. A good extra virgin olive oil like Bertolli Extra Virgen Olive Oil is essential, a