I am a BIG fan of potato salad. Pretty much any time we eat out I always order a side of potato salad because it is something I rarely make at home. I remember as a young girl having delicious…
Mexican Re-fried Beans
Homemade Mexican Re-fried Beans. Yum! Beans were one of my favorite things I was given to eat as a missionary. I got used to eating beans with the majority of our meals as we met and taught many awesome people from Mexico.…
Cilantro Rice {Ecuadorian Style}
In Ecuador, Cilantro Rice is something that is eaten on a daily basis. My in-laws eat it with pretty much every meal, including lasagna! My daughter is just like her grandpa – cilantro rice at every meal. She always loved…
Oven Roasted Broccoli
Oven Roasted Broccoli is not only easy but its a super healthy side to add to any meal! At our house, everyone eats it up faster than any other vegetable ever! I can remember my husband’s and my first date…
Mexican Sugar Cookies
One of my kids favorite treats from the local Mexican bakery {la panaderia} are these sugar cookies that have 3 bright colors. They are soft and yet kinda crumbly. At our local bakery, they make them all sorts of bright…