by Josie | Aug 5, 2024 | Cheese, Chilis, Citrus, Condiments, Corn, Dairy, Food History, Gluten Free, Herbs, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Spices, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Option
About this time of year we start putting esquites on rotation for summer meals. Esquites is a fresh corn salad or condiment that has all the fabulous flavor and ingredients of Mexican street corn (elote’) which is served grilled on the cob with queso fresco and...
by Josie | Jul 16, 2024 | Basmati Rice, Chicken, Chilis, Chutney, Citrus, Condiments, Eggs, Fermented Foods, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Meal Planning, Meatballs, Recipes, Rice, Sauces, Spices, Wraps
Anytime I make meatballs, my family is happy. Anytime I make lettuce wraps my family is happy. So put the two together and I have a ridiculously happy family. Although we love this recipe anytime of year (these make great rice bowls as well!), this recipe for Tandoori...
by Josie | Jan 13, 2024 | Cocktails & Beverages, Coconut Milk, Condiments, Gluten Free, Recipes
Interesting tidbit about this drink, nobody knows exactly who created the coquito cocktail or when it really became a popular, well-known drink, but its unfounded history stems from Puerto Rico. Some theories say that Spaniards introduced the drink to the Caribbean...
by Josie | Aug 21, 2023 | Chilis, Condiments, Cooking, Ginger, Recipes, Seeds, Vegetarian
Well this was good. If you’re like our household, you’re probably still trying to think of ways to eat your truckload of zucchini. This literally took 30 total minutes to make and was delicious. AND we used TWO of our TEN zucchinis sitting on the counter....
by Josie | Jun 20, 2023 | Avocado, Beef, Cheese, Chilis, Citrus, Condiments, Cooking, Corn, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Meal Planning, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Salsa, Sauces
Almost every bar I pass by has a weathered sign on the outside of their door reading Taco Tuesdays. Have to admit, I’ve never indulged in Taco Tuesday bar fare, but it’s a brilliant concept for cheap eats to accompany a tall brew when you’re deep...
by Josie | Feb 23, 2023 | Chicken, Citrus, Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Pickling, Recipes, Sauces, Skewers
Food on sticks is the best. Especially if it’s marinated, grilled meat. This recipe is all about flavor and these skewers of well seasoned chicken marinated for hours in a citrusy yogurt sauce will make you feel like you’ve arrived in the circuit of chefs....
