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Chunky Sausage Lentil Soup

This recipe has been the most asked for meal EVER in my household. It’s safe to say that this is my love’s all time favorite. It’s super tasty, easy, and filling. Definitely a great recipe to add to your list for fall and winter meals. The original recipe came from Taste of Home. At first,Continue reading “Chunky Sausage Lentil Soup”

Carne Asada Burritos

I was born and raised in San Diego, California where Mexican food is front and center. Tacos, burritos, margaritas….you get it. Lots of people ask us what we miss the most from home. Besides the obvious family and friends, it would have to be Mexican Food. I mean, the kind you find in Southern California,Continue reading “Carne Asada Burritos”

Lemon Garlic Salmon over Rice

I stumbled upon this recipe while searching for Lemon Rice. Long, long ago I had a recipe for a delicious lemon rice but I think it must have been in one of the cookbooks I gave away when we moved. So I went on an internet search, and found this little gem Lemon Garlic SalmonContinue reading “Lemon Garlic Salmon over Rice”

Fried Milk – Spanish Street Food

Did someone say dessert … somewhere miles and miles … away? I thought so. But it sounded like someone said “Fried Milk”. Did I hear that right? Yes?!! What the…Hallelujah!! When I first came across Fried Milk (Leche Frita) my jaw nearly dropped to the ground. I knew right away I had to try it.Continue reading “Fried Milk – Spanish Street Food”

Black Bean Soup with Codillo Jamon (ham knuckle)

If you read my previous post for Spanish Potato Salad with Tuna you’ll remember that finding black beans here is not so easy. But at last, I found some at a Carrefour hypermarket, kind of like a Target or Walmart Superstore, but smaller. I love beans! My favorites are black, garbanzo, and lentils. I loveContinue reading “Black Bean Soup with Codillo Jamon (ham knuckle)”

Chorizo A La Sidra

Do you ever get over-excited about a recipe or a plate of food and start eating it before you get a picture (you know, to show all your friends how good you eat, hahaha)? That’s me! Most of the time. There are lots of different ways to make this recipe but I like the simpleContinue reading “Chorizo A La Sidra”

Summer Veggie Gnocchi with Brown Butter

Gnocchi made right tastes like warm soft potato pillows in your mouth. Really! Of course when I say “made right”, I mean the refrigerated kind, or at least the ones I’ve found here. Making my own is far more work than I have the space or energy for. For awhile it seemed like Brown ButterContinue reading “Summer Veggie Gnocchi with Brown Butter”

Spanish Potato Salad with Tuna and a Smokey Vinaigrette

June, 2019 This weekend was the Festival Corpus Christi and the Summer Solstice. In Valencia, Corpus Christi is celebrated by parades of religious persons, such as little girls in their beautiful white confirmation dresses, women and children in their traditional Valencian dresses (seriously beautiful), church volunteers who wear black dresses with black lace shawls fastenedContinue reading “Spanish Potato Salad with Tuna and a Smokey Vinaigrette”

Patatas con Salsa Pimienta (Potatoes with Peppercorn Sauce)

Spaniards love their potatoes. You will find patatas fritas and patatas bravas on every menu in Valencia. Crots also love potatoes and french fries. Ok, ok, ok, who doesn’t like potatoes? They’re delicious and awesome. When we were in Dubrovnik we happened upon dipping our french fries into peppercorn sauce. It was amazing! Ever sinceContinue reading “Patatas con Salsa Pimienta (Potatoes with Peppercorn Sauce)”

The beginning…

Since grade school, I’ve wanted to travel and live abroad. I remember wanting to be a Cruise Director too like Julie from The Love Boat and on career day talking to a Travel Agent (apparently the school couldn’t find a cruise director) about her job and all the trips she’s taken for free or veryContinue reading “The beginning…”