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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 7, 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 30, 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 16, 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 2, 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 2, 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 31, 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 8, 20191 min read


Colada Elixir
From Better Homes & Gardens, June 2018 In a powerful blender combine: 2 peeled bananas 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks 1 cup pineapple...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Watermelon Lemonade
From Whole Foods Market www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes Serves 16 Ingredients: 6 cups 1-inch cubes seedless watermelon (from about a 5...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Buttermilk - Herb Dressing
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...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Cucumber-Lemonade Mocktail
Food and Wine, August 2012 www.foodandwine.com Makes 1 drink 1 paper-thin, lengthwise slice of cucumber, for garnish Ice 1/4 teaspoon...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Bay Breeze
A popular & refreshing cocktail with just 3 ingredients! 2 oz. vodka 3 oz. cranberry juice 3 oz. pineapple juice Pour vodka in glass...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Triple-Layer Pina Coladas
This beautiful and refreshing cocktail recipe comes from Delish! https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a43153/triple-layer-pina-col...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Sweet Tea Sangria
This is a Southern specialty from Country Living! https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a43403/sweet-tea-sangria-recipe/...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Aloha Screwdriver
I found this recipe on the DOLE Pineapple website: www.dolepineapplejuice.com Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients: 3 cups DOLE 100% pineapple...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Vodka Mojito
This recipe makes 2 mojitos 20 mint leaves 1 limes, cut into 8 wedges 2 tablespoons cane sugar 2 cups ice cubes 3 fluid ounces vodka 1...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Rosemary Citrus Beer Cocktails
From Food Network Magazine, July/August 2018 INGREDIENTS: 2/3 cup sugar Fresh rosemary Wheat beer (12 ounces per drink) Grapefruit juice...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Frozegnon Blanc Slush
Adapted from recipe by Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders Makes 8 Servings Ingredients: 1 bottle (750 ml) Sauvignon Blanc 1 bottle (12 oz.)...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Avocado & Mango Smoothies
Puree in a blender until smooth: 1 chopped small avocado 1 frozen sliced banana 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup baby spinach 1/2...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Ava-Goddess Dressing
From my mother’s kitchen Blend: 1 ripe avocado 1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut in chunks 2 tsp. dried dill Seasoned salt 1 T. lime...
Elisa Juarez
Jul 2, 20191 min read
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