I’ve always had a passion for culinary arts and love experiencing new flavors, learning new cooking methods, and learning about the history of different dishes and cuisines. A few years ago while at Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Cabo San Lucas, I had the opportunity to attend the recently opened Taco Academy! Here you learn […]
My Flavor-Filled Queso Recipe for Hosting If there’s one thing my family loves, it’s chips and salsa paired with a fabulous homemade queso. Years ago I created this delicious smoked queso dip… a flavor-filled take on the traditional queso recipe. I’ve always prepared queso in a slow cooker or fondue pot for ease. For this […]
A Delicious and Light Rosé Cocktail When I think of the perfect summer cocktail, I think of a light beverage that is crisp, refreshing, and simple. This Rosé Lime Spritzer checks all of those boxes! With a dry rosé wine as the star of the show, this cocktail is the true embodiment of a ‘summer […]
The Perfect Addition to a 4th of July Celebration Independence day is quickly approaching, and in my opinion nothing screams the 4th of July quite like a good old fashioned Cheeseburger! Hamburgers and Cheeseburgers are such an easy recipe to prepare, which is why it’s one of my go-to hosting recipes throughout the summer. This […]
A Fresh and Healthy Light Bite for Summer These Caprese Bites include not one, but TWO ingredients that are in peak season and even more delicious than usual! A recipe that I once named ‘Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil with Balsamic Reduction’ (I know, very creative), has now been rebranded as Caprese Bites! As I mentioned […]
An Easy and Refreshing Summertime Salad What do fruits and fashion have in common? They both have seasons! Just as denim shorts and sandals are ‘in season’ throughout the summer, so is my favorite fruit – watermelon! This fruit is so juicy and ripe during the summer months, which, if you ask me, calls for […]