Need a quick appetizer that is full of flavor? This Olive and Pepper Queso Fundido is just what you need to please a crowd. Best of all its a one pan deal that is super easy to make. So whether you’re whipping this up on game night or during the week this is a delicious and easy option! What exactly is Queso fundido? It translates to “melted cheese”, this baked cheese appetizer is composed of melted Oaxacan cheese that offers the perfect cheese pull! But that’s not all, this appetizer has crisp chorizo bits throughout and layers of fresh veg…

Let’s be honest I have a salsa for every occasion but this salsa macha doubles as a daily condiment that is always within reach in my kitchen. In fact I’ve shared MANY jars of this sauce with friends and family. It’s that good! This is an oil based sauce that imparts incredible smokey, nutty and savory flavor. With a blend of dried chilies ranging from mild to spicy. This salsa offers more than a kick of heat; it’s a flavor explosion. Keep reading to find out my secret ingredient (*hint it takes 9 months to grow!) Essential in this salsa…

Did you know squash blossoms are completely edible? Yes, these beautiful bright yellow squash flowers (flor de calabaza) are considered a delicacy! They are tender delicate and have a very mild taste with a hint of sweetness. Let’s step into a very traditional way of enjoying squash blossoms. Its a simple dish that that is packed with flavor in every bite and lets face it if you’re like me quesadillas are ALWAYS a good idea. To fit the occasion these quesadillas are made with purple corn masa-although ready made tortillas will work just fine if short on time. These squash…

Homemade rosemary salt is what ignited my love for this herb AND focaccia bread- let me explain! Rosemary has been on the backburner of my garden so to speak. She was there but not being appreciated for her full potential. Until one evening I randomly decided I wanted to learn how to make focaccia bread. The recipe called for yup you guessed it rosemary! Out of the oven came the most delicious focaccia bread I have ever tried. It was perfection the combination of olive oil, crunchy but fluffy bread, garlic, salt and rosemary.. it was a flavor explosion! That…

This all natural Mexican chamoy brings a flavor explosion to your taste buds. You wouldn’t believe its made from a base of all things good for you, like deliciously plump California prunes and other dried fruits. This chamoy hits all the right notes sweet, tart, salty and a little heat. It’s a fabulous pairing drizzled over fresh cut fruit or even to rim cocktails, micheladas and the ever so famous mangonada. If you’ve never experienced this popular Mexican sauce you are in for a real treat plus it’s easy to make right at home! What exactly is chamoy sauce? Chamoy…

Paletas de pepino limon (cucumber lime popsicles) are a Mexican summer treat! They are such a refreshing bite and all though summer is winding down my Armenian cucumber plants are not slowing down. We are soaking every bit of sunshine with these paletas de pepino limon in hand before the summer ends. This is one way to use up all the surplus of cucumbers that the garden is throwing my way that the whole family enjoys. Armenian cucumbers are my staple cucumber to grow they are heat tolerant and extremely prolific. In another post I will go into detail on…

Over run with summer squash? Let’s make these delicious street corn zucchini boats! I know at this point of the summer you’re probably sick of zucchini. Before you run to give away all those zucchini hear me out, all we need is more flavor! No bland zucchini recipes around here, no ma’am. This simple recipe uses corn and zucchini some of the highlight crops of the summer who’s flavors just work wonderfully together! Summer squash is such a versatile vegetable it takes on what ever flavor profile you dress it up with! In this case it will be the perfect…