How about that title? I saw some coconuts on sale at the store and decided I needed to try my hand at cracking a coconut, drinking the water, and eating the meat. Verdict? So much fun and very tasty indeed.First, I poked a hole a the top and drained the coconut water. I gave Ryan a sip before I chugged it down. It was SO sweet! The store has labeled the coconut as "EZ-Crack Coconut" but I had a … [Read more...]
Flautas with Tomatillo Salsa and Pine Nut Crema
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenThe Lord has been wonderful these past 2 days y'all! I mean He is great all the time, but as far as the heat goes, it has been significantly cooler here in New Mexico. I was able to take a nike ride this morning before the peak of the heat could hit this morning. Sometimes it takes me a little longer to get warmed up to a smaller town because it tends to … [Read more...]
Zucchini-Portabella Enchiladas with Mole Sauce
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenWe had a great Sunday at church this past week after a beautiful sunny weekend. I had signed up for nursery help so I took care of a little boy while his mom taught Sunday School. I always see it is as a challenge when a mother drops her child off and the child just starts crying bloody murder. How long will it take him to stop crying? Will I start crying with … [Read more...]
Foodbuzz Tastemaker: Savory Mini Empanadas with Pace Picante Guacamole
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenIt is almost that time of the week and I can see the weekend in the horizon. Who is happy? Woohoo! We have been having a beautiful week here in Michigan, with bright, sunny days and melting snow. I hear that it is supposed to be like that the rest of the week too! Can I be any happier? At least my Vitamin D factor is happy, becasue I have been soaking it in.I … [Read more...]
Chicken and Vegetarian Tamales with Red Mole Sauce
This past weekend happened to be my hubby's birthday. He requested a specific dish that I made 3 months ago and asked for only that. What was the dish you ask? Well, tamales. Even though I am 1/2 Mexican, I really did not learn how to cook authentic dishes at home. We mostly cooked dishes that were either concocted by my mother or it was Italian or Mediterranean.When I decided to make tamales 3 … [Read more...]
