I am always looking for great substitutes for adding healthier veggies into our eating lifestyle. Spaghetti squash is just one non-starchy vegetable that I do not cook with as often and am finally happy that I have added it to our kitchen as a staple. There would be many complaints that there is nothing that can substitute pasta or rice, but sometimes when there is a desire and need it is … [Read more...]
Mexican Habanero Chocolate Tart + Giveaway
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.When I make Mexican or Latin-inspired meals I do not always add any spicy ingredients or hot sauce to accent or heighten the flavors. If I do, I will usually cut the spice factor by half to make sure our meals are edible. The spiciest meal I have made has been a mole' similar to one my … [Read more...]
Crunchy Gluten-Free Chicken Tacos with Cabbage-Mango Slaw
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. It has been nice not having to cook the last few days seeing my mother has been in town. After a few days of being away with my husband in our own city, it was hard to get into my regular schedule. My husband and I … [Read more...]
Breakfast Empanada Muffins + Auténtico Cheese Society
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and CaciqueGrowing up in a bi-lingual home has always meant a lot to me. Being a new mom and establishing a bi-lingual home has been a challenge. I always thought it was going to be easy but seeing that I have grown up in the US for all my life, English is my first language no matter what anyone says.In my home, I … [Read more...]
Quick Black Bean and Veggie Sopes #MasecaNosGusta
I am still on a roll making dinners that take almost 30 minutes to prepare and cook. It is very easy to get in a rut and going out to eat instead of making something fresh and wholesome for the family. One of the cuisines I like preparing but usually take a whole bunch of time to prepare is authentic Mexican food.One of favorite dishes to make are tamales and mole' so I called my grandmother in … [Read more...]