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Tomatillo Salsa
8-10 fresh tomatillos 2 jalapenos, seeded 2-3 cloves garlic 1/2 onion 1/2 cup cilantro Peel tomatillos & cut into quarters. Cut onion...
Elisa Juarez
Mar 4, 20211 min read


Squash & Mushroom Risotto
Adapted from the Fresh Spinach & Leek Risotto recipe in The Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines INGREDIENTS: One 32-ounce carton chicken or...
Elisa Juarez
Mar 1, 20212 min read


Broccoli Cheese Quiche
Elisa Juarez This recipes can be adapted by using your choice of meat and vegetables. I use a prepared pie crust to make it simple....
Elisa Juarez
Nov 3, 20201 min read


Elisa's Tortilla Soup
Recipe by Elisa Juarez Photo courtesy of Lil' Luna, www.lilluna.com; borrowed temporarily since I didn't have a photo of my own at the...
Elisa Juarez
Sep 20, 20201 min read


Spinach, Goat Cheese and Roasted Carrot Salad
From Food Network Magazine, Nov. 2018 This has become a favorite Thanksgiving salad for our family. We use feta in place of goat cheese. 1...
Elisa Juarez
Sep 16, 20201 min read


"Stock the Larder" Shopping List for Seasonal Cooking
Here is a handy “essentials” shopping list to set up you for fall & winter cooking and baking! Use it as a guideline and create your own,...
Elisa Juarez
Sep 6, 20201 min read


Zucchini Fritters
Recipe by Deb Juarez Makes about 12 fritters. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups shredded zucchini 2/3 cup flour 2 large eggs beaten 1/3 cup sliced...
Elisa Juarez
Aug 24, 20201 min read


Salsa Roja
Elisa's Salsa Roja 6 large jalapeños 4 medium tomatoes or 6 Roma tomatoes 1/3 medium red onion 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2-3/4 c....
Elisa Juarez
Aug 19, 20201 min read


Borracho Beans
This recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law who didn’t use a recipe. 2 cups dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed well 1 – 2...
Elisa Juarez
Aug 16, 20201 min read


Cheese Sauce
from The Joy of Cooking, by Irma S. Rombauer and Marion Rombauer Becker Makes about 2 cups Prepare: White Sauce (recipe on this blog...
Elisa Juarez
Aug 13, 20201 min read


White Sauce or Bechamel
From The Joy of Cooking, by Irma S. Rombauer and Marion Rombauer Becker, which my mother used regularly, and which was one of my first...
Elisa Juarez
Aug 12, 20201 min read


Florentine Sauce
from The Joy of Cooking, by Irma S. Rombauer and Marion Rombauer Becker Makes about 2 cups Combine: 1 cup White Sauce (recipe on this...
Elisa Juarez
Aug 11, 20201 min read


One-Pot Spaghetti Alla Vodka
From Food Network Magazine, October 2018 Photograph by Ryan Dausch Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch Swiss...
Elisa Juarez
Aug 10, 20201 min read


Italian Meat Sauce
From my Italian friend, Susie, who taught me to make this! Ingredients: 1 - 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef 1/2 medium onion 2 stalks celery 2...
Elisa Juarez
Aug 6, 20201 min read


Greens, Eggs, and Ham Frittata
From Better Homes & Gardens Magazine, June 2017 “Made with whatever’s on hand, frittatas are good for dinner or breakfast, and leftovers...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 29, 20201 min read


Garden Pasta Salad
By Elisa Juarez Pasta salad is like a work of art and color! Have fun with it, change it up, add whatever you like! Here is one of my...
Elisa Juarez
Jun 15, 20201 min read


Cilantro Cucumber-Melon Salad
From Better Homes & Gardens, https://www.bhg.com/recipe/cilantro-cucumber-melon-salad/ Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lime juice 2...
Elisa Juarez
Jun 1, 20201 min read


Cucumber-Corn Salad
Adapted from recipe in Better Homes & Gardens magazine, May 2019 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil 1/2 cup each chopped...
Elisa Juarez
Jun 1, 20201 min read


Broccoli & Cheese Casserole
I grew up in the Midwest where casseroles are common. It was an economical and practical way to cook, combining meat, vegetables, and...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 30, 20191 min read


Black Bean Salsa
Recipe courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens, www.bhg.com Ingredients 1- 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cups chopped,...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 7, 20191 min read
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