Perfect Polenta
It took me years to perfect polenta. Time and time I ended up with lumpy polenta. The way I cook it now ensures that it is not lumpy, and the…
Beef, Kale and Plantains with Chimichurri Sauce
This dish is inspired by the South American elements of plantain and chimichurri. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I prepare the beef and kale mixture and chimichurri in the morning, refrigerate…
Green Chile Chicken Casserole
This is super easy to throw together, and a crowd pleaser. This takes 15 minutes (or less) to assemble as long as you’ve pre-cooked your chicken. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am…
Corn Spoonbread
This is a cross between cornbread and corn pudding. It’s a great side dish for BBQ, Mexican food, or many meat main dishes. When I’m in the mood for something…
Cilantro Lime Slaw
I serve this as a side for many Mexican meals. We especially like to pile it on top of our Fish Tacos. You can use a bagged cole slaw mix…
Kale Quinoa Salad
I really love this combination of flavors and textures and it is packed with nutiriton. This can easily be a salad, side dish, or vegetarian ent To make this #dinnerdoneby9am…
Quick Refried Black Beans
This is a quick and easy side for any Mexican meal, or an easy vegetarian meal when topped with avocado and/ or cheese. This mixture is so good as is…
Mango Coconut Rice
This is a knock off of a side dish I enjoy at a local Caribbean restaurant. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I chop the mango and the green onions in the…
