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A Wyoming Winter Rescue: The Ultimate Ham, Potato, and Kale Soup
Need comfort fast? This simple and quick Ham, Potato, Kale, and Carrot Soup is the perfect winter remedy! It’s hearty and packed with nourishing vegetables and savory ham, it's the ultimate 'hug in a bowl.' Plus, it’s a brilliant way to use up those holiday leftovers. Warm up with a recipe that is truly a taste of rescue.
The Post-Thanksgiving Remix: Leftover Ham & Turkey Become an Epic Cubano
Don't let your holiday leftovers go to waste! We're diving into the vibrant world of the Turkey-Ham Cubano. This recipe takes your leftover roasted ham and turkey, presses them with melted Swiss cheese, tangy pickles, and a generous drizzle of zesty homemade Mojo sauce. It's the ultimate cross-cultural flavor bomb that transforms your fridge remnants into an epic, crispy, and satisfying meal.
Pumpkin, Shrimp, and Black Bean Chili
This year, don't let those adorable, sweet sugar pumpkins go to waste! I took a gamble on adding tender calabaza to a savory chili, and honestly, was shocked by the results. The pumpkin melts down, giving this chili a naturally rich, dense consistency and a subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the smoky spices, succulent shrimp, and black beans. Topped with a zesty, homemade chipotle sour cream, this is the flavorful Mexican-inspired cure for your post-Thanksgiving food coma.
Holiday or Any Day Cranberry Salsa
Cranberry with an attitude. Discover the recipe that reinvents cranberry relish into a dynamic, spicy-sweet salsa, perfect for your holiday spread (or your charcuterie board). Learn a few simple tweaks that "Mexican-ize" this holiday staple with bright lime juice, a fiery kick of jalapeño, and some spices in every Latina’s kitchen (including cilantro as an option).
Celebrate Fall with Flavor: How to Make Pumpkin Empanadas
Get into the spirit of the season with a Mexican American twist! Celebrate fall with warm, flaky pumpkin empanadas, a cherished treat that's perfect for making with the whole family.
Autumn Evenings and Mom's Kitchen: A Mexican-American Childhood Tale
Mom's Buñuelos: A Family Tradition. Experience a cherished family tradition! Learn to make crispy buñuelos and rich, spiced Mexican hot cocoa. A taste of childhood and the perfect cozy treat.
Making El Rancho Chocolaté's Magic Cocoa Mix
Inspired by the mystery of El Rancho Chocolaté, we're turning a simple recipe into a thrilling adventure!
Guacadile Monster Recipe Starting with my Signature Guacamole.
Holy Moly Guacamole! A simple easy recipe for guacamole and creative ways to serve it for kids and just for fun!
Raspas: A Sweet and Refreshing Mexican American Treat!
Chill Out This Summer: How to Make Kid-Friendly Homemade Raspas. How to make Mexican American inspired raspas (snow cones) with savory and sweet syrups and topped with fresh fruits.