Creamy Corn Street Tacos

Ingredients 3 cups of corn (from corn on cob (in that case boil and cook and cut off) or from frozen or can 1/4 cup mayo 2 tbsp sour cream 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or fresca if that is all that is available) 2 tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp everything but the elote seasoning 2 tbsp olive oil 3 large cloves garlic minced Package of sliced portobello mushrooms ...

July 15, 2026

Creamy Mushroom Quesadillas

Ingredients Olive oil 2 cups diced well onions 1 package sliced mushrooms (12 oz) Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 3 oz cream cheese 1 cup shredded cheese (mexican or cheddar) Package of huge flour tortillas (need 4 of them) Salsa at the table Instructions Warm oil in skillet on medium high heat and saute onions until soft and translucent (~5 min) Stir in mushrooms, seasonings, cover and cook for a few more minutes on medium heat Uncover and continue to cook until mushroom juices have evaporated Turn off heat and stir in cheeses. Move to bowl Make quesadillas by adding 1/4 of mixture to one side of tortillas. Then fold tortilla over to make one. Do this 4 times In same skillet with a little more oil, cook quesadillas on each side until brown Serve with salsa, fresh cut tomatoes, and avocado if you have it

July 15, 2026

Fettuccine with Caramelized Onions and Yogurt

Ingredients 6 cups sliced onions Salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb fettuccine 2 cups yogurt, plain 1 cup grated pecorino romano cheese Black pepper to taste Instructions Slice the onions and saute in large sauce pan. Carmelize. Sprinkle with salt during process to taste. This will take 30+ minutes or so. Can add a splash of water if things start to stick and this also speeds the process Cook fettuccine in water according to package directions In large serving bowl, add 1/4 cup of hot pasta water with yogurt, stir until smooth. Add drained pasta, grated cheese, onions, and black pepper Toss everything together well and add touch more water if necessary Serve immediately

July 15, 2026

Green Bean Salad

Ingredients 1 lb or 4 cups fresh green beans (stem on) 1/2 head romaine lettuce (2 cups) 1 red onion, sliced thin 1 cup feta crumbles 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped 2 tsp red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive oil Instructions Cook beans (stem on) until crisp. Leave stems on but cut off thin, wooden parts as desired Mix ingredients and dressing separate. Then combine in a large serving bowl!

July 15, 2026

Homemade Black Bean Tostadas with Lime and Fajita Veggies

Ingredients Black refried beans: Can black beans plain One minced and seeded jalepeno 1/2 large red onion minced 3 cloves garlic minced Tsp cumin powder Tsp chili powder Tsp garlic salt plus more to taste Tortillas: Small corn tortillas (1 pack. At least 10) Veggies (pick at least 3 and stir fry in cumin and chili powder, below is an example): 2 bell peppers, sliced and chopped to thin 1.5 inch lengths (or just dice it…) 1 zucchini, same as pepper 1 yellow zucchini squash, same as pepper 1 large red onion, same as pepper but quarter moons ...

July 15, 2026

Homemade Salsa

Ingredients 1.25 lbs roma tomatoes (5-6) 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes (low salt and maybe fire roasted) 3 green onions, ends trimmed 1/4 red onion 1 jalapeño (up to you on seeded, usually not) Batch cilantro 1 large clove garlic 2 tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt or little less Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Combine all ingredients in a food processor (in batches if necessary) and combine. If you have time, allow salsa to refrigerate for a few hours before serving to better blend spices (it is worth it)

July 15, 2026

Lentil Dahl

Ingredients 2 cups red lentils 2 inch fresh ginger, grated 4 cloves garlic, minced 1.5 tsp turmeric 2.5 tsp curry powder 5 cups water or some type of broth Salt and pepper to taste Optional add ons in dish (cook with lentils) or as toppings at end: Butter Onion variety Jalapeno Cilantro Other veggies Instructions Place all of primary ingredients in large saucepan and bring to simmer. Cook 15-20 minutes until everything is soft and it is a little thicker. Add optional items if cooking via the one-pot method Add optional toppings Serve with rice

July 15, 2026

Lentil, Tomato Soup

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, lightly drained 1 cup brown or green lentils, picked over and rinsed 4 cups vegetable broth 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste Pinch of red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup chopped fresh collard greens or kale, tough ribs removed 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice (1/2 to 1 medium lemon), to taste Instructions Warm the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat Once the oil is shimmering, add the chopped onion and carrot and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes Add the garlic, cumin, curry powder and thyme. Cook until fragrant while stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. Pour in the drained diced tomatoes and cook for a few more minutes, stirring often Pour in the lentils, broth and the water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper. Raise heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then partially cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender. Securely fasten the lid, protect your hand from steam with a tea towel placed over the lid, and puree the soup until smooth. Pour the pureed soup back into the pot. (Or, use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup.) Add the chopped greens and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the greens have softened to your liking. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Taste and season with more salt, pepper and/or lemon juice until the flavors really sing. For spicier soup, add another pinch or two of red pepper flakes Serve while hot

July 15, 2026

Minestrone Soup (Instant Pot)

Ingredients 2 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 cup Onion diced 5 cloves Garlic minced 4 fresh roma tomatoes diced 4 Celery Stalks chopped 4 Carrots chopped 2 small Zucchini chopped 1/2 cup elbow macaroni pasta or similar 32 ounces vegetable or chicken Broth 1 can White Kidney Beans 15oz, drained 2 cups Spinach chopped (can substitute kale but leave out the stems) 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated or shredded Parsley chopped, to garnish (optional) 2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, more to taste 1 teaspoon Salt, to taste 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper crushed, to taste 1 teaspoon Paprika, to taste Instructions Start the instant pot in SAUTE mode with olive oil. Add diced onions and minced garlic. Stir and Saute for 2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and chopped celery, carrots and zucchini. Add in the italian seasoning, salt, pepper and paprika. Stir another minute or so to mix well. Add in the pasta, vegetable broth and white kidney beans. Stir it all up. Make sure the pasta is under the broth. Press Cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position. Set to SOUP setting (high pressure) for 6 minutes. It will take a while to hit pressure and temp. 6 min starts AFTER that FYI. When 6 minutes are up and instant pot beeps, release the pressure. Stir in the chopped spinach and let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir in. Garnish with parmesan cheese (optional) and minestrone soup is ready to serve.

July 15, 2026

Miso, Noodle, Peanut Soup

Ingredients Broth: 2 cm fresh ginger, finely grated 2 green onions, minced 1.5 cups water 2 tbsp miso paste (either white or red, dealers choice) 2 tbsp peanut butter no sugar added (or almond or similar, get unsweetened if possible) Noodles: 1 packet ramen, or equivalent in rice noodles, or soba or udon or whatever available For serving: 1 sheet nori (seaweed) 1 red chili, finely sliced (or red chili flakes work fine) 2 tbsp fresh coriander (or 1-2 tbsp ground coriander works) 2 tsp black or white sesame seeds Instructions Cook the noodles separate as per package. Then place in serving bowl Place ginger and onion in small sauce pan with tiny bit of oil. Turn on the heat and just start to cook/sizzle, then add the miso and peanut butter along with the water. Whisk together and slowly bring to simmer. The instant it starts simmering, take off the heat and pour in serving bowl with the noodles Add the servings ingredients to the bowl and serve immediately

July 15, 2026