Recipe from Carmen Estep, a woman I met in an early childhood parenting group years ago. It has become our favorite sugar cookie, and a...

1 cup unbleached flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup pecans,...

This is a delicious dessert for this time of year, and a great one to take to a gathering! Layer in a lightly greased 2-quart baking...

From Better Homes & Gardens, March 2019 Prep: 15 mins Freeze: 6 hrs + up to 6 months Stand: 5 mins Microwave: 2 mins Servings: 12...

By Elisa Juarez November 2017 As fall and winter approach and we move toward the holidays, our immune systems are often challenged, and...

By Elisa Juarez The art of living and eating well is one of my favorite topics, and the theme for Spoonful of Salsa. Each season brings...

Adapted from The Fanny Farmer Cookbook 2 cups flour (I use a mixture of oat flour, brown rice flour, and/or unbleached flour. Using whole...

By Elisa Juarez Is anyone besides me feeling the weight of the world these days? It's hard to avoid the barrage of news delivered through...

Adapted from a recipe by Nestle, "Moist and Tender Chocolate Cake" 2 cups unbleached flour 2/3 cup dark chocolate baking cocoa 1 tsp....

Food Network Magazine, May 2017 www.foodnetwork.com/magazine FOR THE CAKE: 2 sticks unsalted butter, plus more for the dish 2 dried...

By Elisa Juarez Staying hydrated in hot weather and other circumstances is important for all of us, but it is especially critical for...

I grew up in the Midwest where casseroles are common. It was an economical and practical way to cook, combining meat, vegetables, and...

Recipe courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens, www.bhg.com Ingredients 1- 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cups chopped,...

From Better Homes & Gardens, June 2018 In a powerful blender combine: 2 peeled bananas 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks 1 cup pineapple...

From Whole Foods Market www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes Serves 16 Ingredients: 6 cups 1-inch cubes seedless watermelon (from about a 5...

From the kitchen of my sister-in-law, Deb Juarez, personal chef & owner of “Meals on Heels” in Cleveland, OH. Place in blender: 3/4 cup...

Food and Wine, August 2012 www.foodandwine.com Makes 1 drink 1 paper-thin, lengthwise slice of cucumber, for garnish Ice 1/4 teaspoon...

A popular & refreshing cocktail with just 3 ingredients! 2 oz. vodka 3 oz. cranberry juice 3 oz. pineapple juice Pour vodka in glass...

This beautiful and refreshing cocktail recipe comes from Delish! https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a43153/triple-layer-pina-col...

This is a Southern specialty from Country Living! https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a43403/sweet-tea-sangria-recipe/...