Frijoles Refritos To say “refried bean” is really a misnomer as they are only fried once.  I do not think calling them “fried beans” would sound right either.  Refried beans … Continued

The smell of gingerbread flows through your home as these wonderful Gingersnap Cinnamon Rolls bake in the oven.  The smell will remind you of the holiday season.     Check … Continued

Southwest Corn Custard with Roasted Peppers recipe is meant for a side dish or even a main dish if you want to go meatless, but it is almost sweet enough … Continued

This recipe is for Spanish Rice, the way it is meant to be cooked, or at least in New Mexican cooking.  Many times in Mexico, and some other parts, the … Continued

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