This weekend was spend in the kitchen cooking all sorts of goodies and trying out new recipes. I roasted a por

One of the earliest stories of the margarita creation dates back to 1938 when Carlos “Danny” Herrera creat

I decided to start this week with an appetizer and I'll probably even end it with a cocktail. Why not? Sometim

  One of my favorite things about cooking is the ability to get creative. Taking the familiar ingredients

 "True love is the soul's recognition of it's counterpoint in another" Owen Wilson in The Wedding Crashers I

Being very preoccupied with my half marathon training has its own benefits.  I'm learning two important lesso

A loaded salad, like this one, is my ultimate feel good about what I just ate dinner. It never ceases to amaze

 "Doing what you love is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness" I am so excited to share this recipe with

There is something satisfying about eating clean. When clean eating is combined with flavor and good ingredien

The hardest part in training for the half marathon is adjusting my nutrition, specifically when it comes to ea

I am so excited to share that I am officially training for my first Half Marathon. It's an exciting feeling bu

 "Positive thoughts generate positive feelings and attract positive life experiences" I am a naturally happy

A good salad is an essential side to a well balanced dinner and I prefer mine with some substance to it. Lot's

A big pork shoulder bone gave life to a new recipe simply because I couldn't stand to throw away a treasure li

"In the hands of an able cook, fish can become an inexhaustible source of perpetual delight." Jean-Anthelme Br

I took a break from the blog last week. It was a much needed break. Although I love it here, sometimes I feel

This crispy skinned, brightly flavored chicken makes me happy. It reminds me of sunshine and warmth. What give

"Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen" Meatballs simmering with sun dried tomatoes, mush

As it gets colder outside, the switch in my brain goes into oven mode to cook as many dishes in the oven as po

Perhaps it's a good thing that I am not able to cook dishes like this Succulent Osso Buco Stew on a regular ba

 "Taking time to live life will only inspire you to work" Vacation has come to an end. It was wonderful, rela

Today is my baby girl's 7th Birthday. Time really does fly. I simply can't believe that she is already 7. We h

I call it my triple C dish. Say chicken chimichangas with chimichurri three times and see what happens to your

This is my most favorite time of the year. It brings so much joy, good times and of course amazing food. I lik

Tomato soup is a classic All-American and a comforting memory of anyone's childhood. I remember those days whe

As the weather gets colder my brain kicks the soup and stew cravings into high gear. This dish was inspired by

"A recipe has no soul. You as a cook must bring soul to the recipe" Thomas Keller The hearty roasted chicken a

I like cooking in bulk for obvious reasons… full freezer with dinner options in a jiffy. Cook once and eat a

I am obsessed with rice bowls right now especially when loaded with healthy fiber rich ingredients like brown

“Challenges are what makes life interesting, overcoming them is what makes life meaningful” Joshua J. Mari

 "Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall" F. Scott Fitzgerald Perfect crisp fall Sundays c

The best of fall produce is out there. The shelves are filled with beautiful colors of orange, purple and yell

 "Enjoy Life It's Delicious" I have been so busy at work I find myself exhausted every night with very little

Recipe adopted from Bon Appetit

Recipe adopted from Ina Garten

Sundays are for family, fun and good dinners. Dinners that require a little extra work, a little extra time in