Recipes
Chicharrón (Pork Rind) Crusted Chile Rellenos
I am so lucky to live in a borderplex that grows amazing chiles because who doesn’t love a little spice? […]
Lemon Myrtle Berry Cake
It’s been a while my fellow foodies I have been traveling and on holiday but am happy to be back! […]
Radish Cucumber Avocado Mint Salad
Apparently, I have been trying to make more salads that aren’t your typical salad since my sister and her family […]
Moist Banana Muffins
So with the kids out for summer vacay breakfast requests have gotten big. The girls have taken advantage of the […]
Australian Black Currant Mango Serrano Salsa
My friend Chef Rulis Gonzalez, owner of Rulis’ International Kitchen, recently spoke to me about a segment he was going […]
Watermelon Blood Orange Basil Mimosa
Today is the last day of school for my princesses, Madison and Lexie, and all I can think about is […]
Harissa Flank Steak
Summer is almost here, and the triple digits call for summer BBQ’s and tons of splish, splash in my household. […]
Saffron Mango Sorbet
It is getting hot in El Paso and all I can think of is something to cool me down. I […]
Vegetarian Pho
So on a cloudy day I tend to have a craving for soups which are one of my ultimate comfort […]
Blood Orange Pineapple Mango Tomatillo Salsa
It’s starting to warm up in El Paso making it a perfect time to make a fresh salsa. This is […]
Sriracha Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Y’all know how much I love my parents right? Well they are the reason I have been influenced to try […]
Harissa Tasmania Devil Dust & Za’atar Shakshuka with Garlic Scallion Roti
Shakshuka! Have you ever had Shakshuka? I just love saying it. Shakshuka is basically a poached egg dish filled with […]
Mole Asparagus Spinach Chickpea Lettuce Wrap
Mole (pronounced mo-lay) not the moles found on your body or the ones found on the ground but the mole […]
Lentil Soup
It’s cold and rainy today in El Paso and this weather is making me crave some comfort food. When I […]
Tasmania Pepper Berry Chocolate Mousse
Happy Valentine’s Day! Whenever I think of Valentine’s Day I have a vivid memory of these children that explained to […]
Chickpea Spinach Sweet Potato Coconut Curry with Garlic Scallion Roti & Basmati Rice
I have been cooking with a lot of spices lately and wanted to up my game and impress my husband […]
Pea & Potato Samosas
Oh samosas, have you ever had a freshly made samosa? There is nothing quite like it. It is a deep-fried […]
Ginger Lime Mint Watermelon
Watermelon is a favorite go to fruit in our household. It’s a perfect snack on any day, whether it is […]
Cilantro Lime Serrano Jalapeño Avocado Hummus
Today I felt like making some hummus but wanted to try a version with avocados, when combined it provides the […]
Hibiscus Tea – Agua de Jamaica
Hibiscus tea is a beautiful red to crimson colored tea made from hibiscus flowers. Hibiscus tea is also known by […]
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh, is a vegetarian salad that is very common in the middle east. Traditional tabbouleh is made with parsley, mint, […]
Tacos de Carne Deshebrada con Cilantro Serrano Salsa
Tacos are one of the most versatile Mexican dishes in the world. Nowadays there is practically a taco place every […]
Mini Lemon Flan Cakes
Flan-I love flan. If you don’t know what flan is, it is a custard dish that is sweet and silky […]
Sopa de Fideo
Having two little girls can make cooking and baking a challenge because children have strong opinions when it comes to […]
Lemon Scallion Latkes
I love fried foods and one of my favorite fried foods are latkes. I mean who doesn’t love fried stuff- […]
Biscochos
First off, I want to wish y’all a Happy New Year! I have not had the opportunity to post a […]
Bimbuñuelos
One of my fondest memories as a child includes eating this light filled crunchy, sugary, pastry called a bimbuñuelo which […]
Chile de Arbol & Chile Colorado Pork Tamales
I love the aroma of holidays in a home. Abuelitas and familia cooking up a storm all day while the […]
Red Wine, Star Anise, Vanilla Bean Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce and not from the can. No offense. Every year I try to make a new variation of cranberry […]
Maple Syrup, Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts the vegetable hated by most children. Yup that vegetable. I know that I hated eating it growing up […]
Green Chile Cream Idaho Mashed Potatoes
Growing up it was all about who had the best mashed potatoes. The criteria included the thickness, the creaminess, the […]
Double Chocolate Stout Slow Roasted Turkey
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble. My favorite holiday of the American year is Thanksgiving. It makes folks recognize and count all their […]
Anaheim Green Chile and Jalapeno Mac n’ Cheese
Mac n’ cheese! Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? It is a childhood all-time favorite! With Thanksgiving on the horizon, […]
Crown Royal Black Maple Carrots
Thanksgiving is filled with wonderful winter harvest foods. As I made my preparations for a Facebook Live segment with the […]
Blackberry, Strawberry, Pomegranate Pavlova
The holidays are around the corner and with that comes yummy holiday food! Thanksgiving is a week away and our […]
Vegan Nachos
Nachos. What are they? How did they come to be? Who invented this awesome dish that can have so many […]
Vegan Nacho Cheese
As an American, German, Mexican living in a town that borders Mexico I can say I have had my share […]
Watercress Serrano Salsa
Everyone I know has a life story to share and today I am sharing a glimpse into my sister Christina’s […]
Sopa de Calabacitas (Squash Soup)
One of my all-time favorite comfort soups is sopa de calabacitas also known as squash soup. I remember as a […]
Grilled Peach Quince Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Marshmallow Dessert
Dinner time at the Williams household consists of Maddie and Lexie asking, “mom what’s for dessert”. Well tonight I did […]
Spaghetti Squash with Spinach Tomato Sauce
Did you know that today is National Pasta Day? I love pasta just as much as the next kid does. […]
Vegan Soy Free Hot & Sour Soup
Fall weather has officially kicked in my hometown of El Paso, Texas. Yay! However, I shouldn’t jinx it because when […]
Ancho Black Bean Beef Chili
Being from Texas means you must know how to make a great chili. Texas chili is just a great bowl […]
Cilantro Serrano Salsa
My eldest sister Lupe, or as I call her in a loving way- Lupita, had a huge life transformation about […]
Fluffernutter Maple, Pumpkin Spice, Sandwich
Fluffernutter! Today is National Fluffernutter Day. What the heck is fluffernutter? Well depending who you ask it can be a […]
Maple Steak Pad Thai Noodles
I have been on a maple kick lately because fall is officially here. Although in my sunny hometown of El […]
Apple, Maple, Pumpkin Spice Betty
One thing I love about the fall season is the variety of produce available such as the beautiful apple. I […]
Avocado, Lime, Thai Chile, Steak & Romaine Heart, Tomato Taco
Today is National Taco Day and being that I am a proud Texan and Mexican I have to share one […]
Almond Cocoa Date Energy Balls
I am blessed to be the mother to two amazing little girls named Maddie and Lexie but cooking for children […]
Bahamian Brown Rice & Peas
As I travel around the world I always ask the locals a simple question, what’s your favorite local dish, a […]
Ancho Chile Morita Brisket with Fig Berry Chocolate Sauce
I developed a new recipe for Rosh Hashanah utilizing a staple that is used across the world for many holidays, […]
Apple, Date, Honey Challah
Challah, pronounced hallah, is a delicious sweet loaf of braided bread that is considered a staple in many Jewish homes […]
Apples, Honeys, & Pomegranate
When the sun goes down today, many Jewish people throughout the world will celebrate the head of the year or […]
Rambutan, Mango, Cacao Nib, Berry Salad
I have been on a fruit kick lately and love the purity a piece of fruit brings to the body. […]
Strawberry Banana Berry Quinoa Protein Brekkie
Sometimes we wake up hungry and want a hearty breakfast to get us going for the day and the traditional […]
Vegan Green Chile Pozole
Pozole is a well-known cure for a hangover, a rough night, or pretty much anything. Seeing as yesterday was a […]
Vegan Chiles En Nogada
Today is Mexico’s Independence Day, equivalent to our 4th of July, and I made one of the most traditional dishes […]
Tomatillo Serrano Chile Enchiladas Con Lentejas Negras
When people think of enchiladas they are often drawn to the red enchilada. I am drawn to the green, maybe […]
Tomatillo Serrano Chile Sauce
As we approach Mexican Independence Day, I want to share a special family recipe that is sacred to me. We […]
Spicy Tricolor Salad
There are many versions of a black bean salad, there is a Texas caviar salad, a cowboy salad and I […]
Chile De Árbol Diablo Sauce
My pops, aka the dude, is your traditional macho Mexican with a mustache and all. Part of growing up with […]
Chile De Árbol Diablo Enchiladas
Chile De Árbol Diablo Enchiladas Enchiladas are a staple in Mexican cuisine. Maybe it’s in my genes because enchiladas date […]