New Mexico Sopapillas

I love these guys - puffy, airy little pastries designed to do one thing: be a delivery mechanism for awesome flavors. They are a staple of New Mexican cuisine, and as far as I can tell, almost exclusive to it as well. Sopapilla literally means "little soup pillow" and that's what they are best at … Continue reading New Mexico Sopapillas

Caesar Salad

This Homemade Caesar Salad is tangy, delicious and the perfect compliment to almost any meal. Time: 10 minutes Level: Easy Cost: About $4 (for the whole thing!) Serves: 4- 6 Ingredients 2 egg yolks 3-4 cloves garlic. minced 2 TSP dry ground mustard 1 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce Juice of 1 lemon 1 TSP anchovy paste … Continue reading Caesar Salad

Classic Marinara Sauce

This classic Italian sauce is a staple for many dishes and can easily be enjoyed on it's own over pasta. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for bread, calamari, or mozzarella cheese sticks. It can also be used to make classic dishes such Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs or Chicken Parmesan. Time: 60 - … Continue reading Classic Marinara Sauce

Arugula Salad with Lemon and Olive Oil

This is my go-to salad for serving alongside barbecued or grilled meat. The pepperiness of the arugula, combined with the jolt of fresh acidity from the lemon juice and the sharp flavor of freshly grated Parmesan cheese is the perfect compliment to a smoky savory piece of meat or poultry fresh off the grill. And … Continue reading Arugula Salad with Lemon and Olive Oil