July 4th Recetas

Chile Relleno Burger

Chile Relleno Burger combined Ken’s love of big burgers and southwestern food. We made these using chile rellenos from our favorite taco shop…

Saucepan Chocolate Sheet Cake

A large saucepan can be used to prepare both the batter and the frosting of this sheet cake. Sour cream adds moisture and a more tender texture.…

Hawaiian Sandwich

I first had this at a sandwich shop in Huntington Beach, CA, about 25 years ago. It quickly became a family favorite. The Hawaiian bread is…

Grilled Sweet Potato-Poblano Salad with Honey, Lime, Cilantro and Pepitas

Sweet Potatoes in a salad? Yep. It was a first for me too but it won't be…

Purple Passion

This is an old school frozen dessert I learned from my mother-in-law. It's not sophisticated, but is easy and great fun for kids to make (although…

Banana boats

Camping in the summer is a fun and inexpensive vacation you can take with friends, family or your loved one. You can camp at the beach, state park,…

Tandoori Chicken

Nothing extraordinary about this tandoori chicken, except that I have used a "Chuza" for this recipe. Cornish Hen is what is closely classified…

Pulled Pork "Pibil"

Pulled pork may be a bit time-consuming but it is actually quite easy to do. In fact, although it takes long, slow cooking, like a lot of such…

Bean Dip

Party bean dip! Quick and EASSSSY!

Strawberry Swirl

When I was in junior high, my Home Ec teacher taught us this recipe...and I love it still! I have to say, it's by far the best thing I learned that…

Bolognese Sauce-Stuffed French Baguette

A French (bread) baguette stuffed with a spicy bolognese sauce and served with a Caesar salad.

Brownie S'Mores

I still like S’mores, but I’m grown up and seldom sit around a campfire anymore. Occasionally I’ll treat myself to some melted marshmallows after I…

Polly's Easy and Versatile Meatballs for Spaghetti, Albondigas Soup, Minestrone & Subs with Marinara

This is the EASY and EFFICIENT way to…

My Taco Salad

An easy recipe on a hot summer night that doesn't heat up the house.

Red Fish on the Half Shell