Thank God for an overcast day. Well, it has been going in and out but it is much cooler. This morning I had a chance to meet up with Elaine from The Italian Dish at our local Farmer's Market. We found out a few days ago that we lived in the same area and never knew. How wild is that? She has an amazing blog with beautiful pictures and recipes. We both walked around the market wondering what … [Read more...]
Green Chili Hummus and Veggie Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce
I am very happy to be back home after a long weekend with family. The weather was fantastic with only one evening of torrential rains. I was able to meet my father-in-law's extended family and enjoyed meeting them since most of them had not been able to make it to our wedding over 2 years ago. I especially was happy to see Ryan's grandmother again. She gave me a huge hug around the neck. It sure … [Read more...]
Multi-colored Green Salad with Tortilla Strips and Avocado-Serrano Dressing
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenWe are finally home after an extra few days in Texas. We returned to find all things where they should be along with some sad plants and herbs. I quickly watered them and waited for them to look happy. Evidently there had been some hot weather since there were some patches of scorched grass. We settled in and started talking about how our exercise routine … [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...]
Corn Tortilla and Veggie Stacks with Red Pepper Coulis
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenAnother day, another dollar right? I forgot to post my Meatless Monday entree yesterday and then I remembered, "Oh, I am always meatless," ha ha ha. My exercise routine has been out of this world and even despite some gloomy weather. Yesterday I rode my bicycle to the campus gym and worked on the elliptical machine for 30 minutes. I then stretched, did … [Read more...]