April 8 is National Empanada Day and here is a sneak preview. What better way to celebrate than to bring you one of my favorite meals tucked into an Empanada. Growing up, picadillo was the number one requested meal in our house. A rich ground beef dish swimming with potatoes in a hearty broth. The […]
UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Growing up in our home we welcomed the New Year with steamy bowls of pozole. The kitchen table was covered in heaping bowls of pozole laced with garnishes that my mom would serve up in small bowls. Our bellies welcomed spoon after spoon of this comforting soup. The warmth of the […]
Grilling this summer? Well no summer cookout is complete without a big bowl of heaping potato salad. Everyone loves potato salad. In my family the potato salad is always the first dish to be gobbled up. This summer, I’ve decided to give my favorite recipe a spicy new twist with chipotles. I added finely diced […]
With Summer in full swing, I enjoy hosting relaxed dinner parties with family and friends. While the men grill, the ladies gather in the kitchen. We laugh, sip glasses of wine while we dice, chop, and chat; pulling together big platters of light bites. We set out a big salad, a few appetizers, and a […]
I enjoy hosting Sunday family dinner. The entire familia together enjoying a meal. But of course when the family gets together there is sure to be trouble…food choices. A DOUBLE TAKE ON TACOS Like with any gathering I host there must be choices, everyone must be satisfied and leave my house with a happy tummy. […]
My Mami has never had much of a sweet tooth. She will indulge in a few buñelos over the Christmas Holidays or maybe a slice of cake on birthdays. She prefers savory over sweet when it comes to after dinner treats. With Mother’s Day approaching I thought why not take one of her favorite foods—cornbread—and […]
Editor’s Note: April 8 is National Empanada Day and Mamiverse is celebrating with a sweet empanada that is sure to put you in a festive mood. This South Texas weather has got me craving sweet earthy flavors y’all! Temperatures in the 40s give me the delightful excuse to run into the kitchen, crank my […]
“¿Y el Cheesecake?” My mom laughs, points her finger and says “No va a haber pastel de queso.” My Papi laughs, shrugs his shoulders and walks away. Sometimes I think he asks simply to poke fun at her (my mom was never too keen on cheesecake). A few years ago I had my family over […]
Saturday morning pancakes are a BIG deal in my home. My thirteen-year-old has taken the reins on this weekly event and has become quite the pro at pancakes. A CHEF IS BORN What began with mami attempting to sweeten up our Saturday mornings has evolved into a true batter passion. She begins her morning by […]