It is New Years Eve, y’all! I have my “Spicy Black-eyed Peas” ready for tomorrow. It is a Southern tradition, and a very delicious one too.Why? Because the peas are supposed to bring you luck and prosperity in the New Year. If you add any kind of greens to the peas, the peas are supposed
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For some reason (because it’s perfectly delicious) I always like to make an apple dessert when I have friends over. I have made many versions of it but this “Easy Apple Tart” was for sure a winner. It is semi-homemade since I used a store bought pie crust, and boy was it easy and fast,
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This is one of the most delicious vegetable combinations in my opinion. “Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussel Sprouts” oh, but it doesn’t end there, this roasted veggies have also bacon and balsamic vinegar. I have made this dish so many times since Thanksgving, it is only fair to finally post the recipe. I just love
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I saved the best for the end! It’s Christmas Eve and cookie season is coming to an end. I wanted to save this cookie for my last cookie post of the season because Hojarascas are very special to me. These cookies bring so many wonderful memories! First, this is the very first cookie I learned
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This is an old favorite of mine, Sweet Potato Hash. I used to make this dish a lot back when I was doing Whole30 and Paleo. It is incredibly delicious on its own but if you want to add more protein, I strongly suggest to serve it with sunny side up eggs. I’ts making me
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This is one of my favorite cookies of all times (I know, I always say that. I guess any cookie is my favorite cookie) but this one was one of my favorite breakfast items back home in Monterrey. I knew them as Orejitas (little ears). The French also call them Palmiers (in reference to a
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Sweet Potato and Black bean chili. Oh, what a delicious concoction! Who knew sweet potato and black would get along so well. I already knew sweet potato pairs great with spices like cumin, and chili powder but the addition of beans, onions, and peppers turned out to be amazing. This is a great vegan  soup but
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It’s cookie season! These are some of my favorite cookies to make and of course to eat. Bolitas de Nuez (AKA Pecan balls) are delicate and delicious, they’re not overly sweet so they’re perfect to eat with a cup of hot tea or coffee. There are many versions of these cookies but I find this
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We interrupt all the gingerbread, peppermint and chocolate galore to take some time and appreciate this delicious Blueberry and Peach Cobbler. I was walking the produce section of my HEB when I spotted, peaches! I know they’re not in season anymore but they looked beautiful and ripe so I couldn’t resist. I already had blueberries
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