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Cilantro Garlic Chimichurri Sauce

This cilantro-forward chimichurri is bright, punchy, and deeply versatile. It brings citrus, garlic, and fresh herbs together in a way that feels effortless but delivers big flavor. I make it often and always make extra because it disappears quickly. Note, if you have a taste aversion to cilantro, a quick swap to Parsley works perfectly!Continue reading “Cilantro Garlic Chimichurri Sauce”

Individual Turkey Meatloaf with Cauliflower Rice              

(2 small loaves or can be made in to bite sized meatballs!) From The Kitchens That Made Me I’d been writing all day, the kind of day where the words keep coming and the clock quietly disappears. By the time hunger surfaced, it was already late enough that stopping felt disruptive, almost indulgent. But eventuallyContinue reading “Individual Turkey Meatloaf with Cauliflower Rice              “

Spicy Beef & Veggie Cauliflower Skillet

A high-protein, one-pan beef and vegetable skillet made with sweet potato, cauliflower rice, and frozen vegetables. An easy, nourishing meal with built-in leftovers.

Rustic Tomato–Hominy Chicken Thigh Stew

with Basil, Mascarpone & Red Wine From The Kitchens That Made Me ⸻ This recipe comes from the kitchen of my grandmother, Nola, who cooked from recipes and trusted them — especially during snowy Santa Fe winters, when she’d make a warming pot of chili or stew after we came home tired and hungry fromContinue reading “Rustic Tomato–Hominy Chicken Thigh Stew”

Chesapeake Deviled Eggs with Spicy Pickled Shrimp

I make these spicy deviled eggs every year for holiday parties, and they’re always one of the first things to disappear—the kind of appetizer people hover around and then casually ask, “Wait… what’s in these?”

Travel to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Last year (October 2021) we took an epic family adventure to Europe. Have you heard of Santiago, Spain? It was one of the stops along our Oceania cruise. Xulio (Shu-lee-o) was our tour guide. The locals speak Castilian Spanish and Galletian (mix of Spanish and Portuguese). The most common trees in this area are oakContinue reading “Travel to Santiago de Compostela, Spain”

It’s Super Satisfying Trimming Meat!

Who doesn’t love a great cut of meat procured for a super great price in bulk? Vegetarians, THAT question was not for you. But seriously, there’s nothing like buying a whole beef tenderloin and getting it home to prep, then after a couple of filet cuts, you hit gristle and you’re like “what the heck?!”Continue reading “It’s Super Satisfying Trimming Meat!”

Dried Chili Salsa

Ingredients 6 oz dried Guajillo Chili 6 oz dried Padilla Chili 2 Tbsp of dried chili Pequins (if you like spicy, if not, then omit) 2 HEADS of garlic peeled 1 sweet yellow onion peeled 2-3 Tbsp sea salt 4-5 limes juiced 1 Tbsp dried Cumin 1 bunch (2 cups) fresh Cilantro 1 Tbsp vegetableContinue reading “Dried Chili Salsa”

Here is a quick and easy way to peel a lot of garlic at once!!

I love to make chili 🌶 salsas! I feel like it takes me back to my Latin American and Indigenous American roots. But with my mass batches of salsa comes a lot of garlic peeling. 😳 Like several heads of garlic at once. I wouldn’t say it’s one of my favorite jobs, but someone hasContinue reading “Here is a quick and easy way to peel a lot of garlic at once!!”