If corn is the heart of southwest cooking – then chile must be the soul! With Cynthia’s Mexican and Southwest family recipes, you will be able to make the most … Continued

Southwestern Chile Relleno Quiche has a nice spicy kick from the chile peppers!   A versatile meal that can be enjoyed for dinner or breakfast.  This can also be made … Continued

  Sopa de Albondigas Meatball Soup is one of those soups can could also be called a stew.  It can be served as a soup, with a rich broth for the … Continued

Mexican Sincronizadas The quesadillas found in the United Stated are actually sincronizadas, and not actual quesadillas.  They are very similar, but Sincronizadas are made from wheat flour tortillas layered and filled … Continued

The simplicity of Pinon Cakes or Pine Nut Cakes allows certain base flavors to shine.  Pinion, however, is a delicate flavor that can be overpowered by many other foods, so they … Continued

Mexican Bread Pudding is probably like nothing you have ever had before.  This dessert is one of the most traditional Lenten dishes in Mexico.  It has an interesting combination of … Continued

Menudo Soup (Mexican Tripe Soup recipe) – I am not sure what to say as to who I adapted this Menudo Soup from as it was a lot of different … Continued

How To Substitute For Alcohol : Alcohol Substitutions Following is a general list of alcohol substitutions that can be used when cooking with alcohol is simply not an option.  Choose … Continued

Italian Coffee – I Just Want to Find a Cup of Joe by Nancy Hartman   Coffee was first introduced to the west by Italian traders in 1600.  Specifically in … Continued

Stove-Top and Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Instructions Boiled Beef Tongue Recipe (Lengua de Res) is not something that you see on very many restaurant menus, or even on very many … Continued

I found a recipe similar to this Stuffed Grilled Artichokes on a package of artichokes I bought at a grocery store.  I found it to be a much more flavorful … Continued

How To Purchase Wood Cutting Boards: Buy the best wood cutting boards you can afford, take care of it, and it is likely that your grandchildren will be using it. … Continued

  This Truffle Custard Recipe is a wonderful delicate truffle custard to use as a first course or appetizer for your dinner party.     Check out Linda’s Appetizer Recipes … Continued

Cucumber-Caviar Sauce is a fantastic gourmet sauce that goes well with either smoked or baked salmon.  Actually a fantastic cream sauce to serve with any seafood.  I have also served … Continued

Lavender Jelly is an exotic and gorgeously pretty jelly that will truly delight your taste buds with pleasure.  In fact, you will absolutely LOVE the taste of this Lavender Jelly!   … Continued