Nachos for Two

  
Contrary to what our friends might tell you, we don’t always cook a meal fit for an army. Sometimes, when it is just the two of us, we go the simple route and prepare a dish we can share without worrying about packing up leftovers. Besides, some meals, like our Nachos for Two, are best eaten immediately. So the next time you are craving something spicy, crunchy, cheesy and just downright delish, try our take on everyone’s favorite Mexican appetizer.  Continue reading “Nachos for Two”

Oktoberfest Feast Packets

 

Oktoberfest Feast Packets
Get your German flavor fix with our quick and simple Oktoberfest Feast packets (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)
 
Heather and I both descend from German ancestors, at least on one side of the family. She also grew up in Cincinnati, where I also lived for 13 years, which is rife with German influence. There’s a reason Oktoberfest is so popular there, from the beer to the awesome food, which includes flavors found in this yummy recipe. Continue reading “Oktoberfest Feast Packets”

Pinto Beans with Chile

 

Pinto Beans with Chile
Pinto Beans with Chile (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)
 There is simply something satisfying about a slow cooked pot of lentils, and this recipe serves up flavor in spades. We learned the basic recipe for these when we took a cooking class in New Mexico years ago, but we’ve riffed on the dish a bit since then until we think we got it just right. Continue reading “Pinto Beans with Chile”

Mexican Rice

  If you love Mexican food as much as we do, you probably find yourself sitting down at a variety of restaurants sampling the ethnic fare on a regular basis. At most of these establishments, it almost seems mandatory to serve the main course with sides of rice and beans. But not all rice is created equal. In our take on Mexican Rice, we kick the flavor into overdrive by adding some additional ingredients for a rich flavor we know you’re going to love. Continue reading “Mexican Rice”

Blue Corn Chilaquiles with Chicken and Green Chile-Tomatillo Sauce

 

Blue Corn Chilaquiles
Blue Corn Chilaquiles with Chicken and Green Chile – Tomatillo Sauce (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)
 I’ve made vegetarian Chilaquiles for years, and it’s been one of my favorite dishes to serve up any time I want to have a fiesta. But this recipe is so good, I simply had to share it! Whether you eat it as a main dish or as a side, it is the perfect meal for any time of day. With simmering sauce, gooey cheese and fresh poached chicken, it is a meal that your family will clamor for time and again. Continue reading “Blue Corn Chilaquiles with Chicken and Green Chile-Tomatillo Sauce”