Carmelitas

My dad has got an even bigger sweet tooth than I do- if you can believe that.  My brothers and I always loved when he went to the store when...

Mongolian Beef (P.F. Chang's copycat) and Sweet and Sour Chicken

I went to a small junior college in central Utah for my Associate's degree.  There sure wasn't a lot to do in that little town durin...

Cinnamon Syrup

Step 1: Gather any store-bought syrup in your home. Step 2: Place them all in a cardboard box. Put that box within a box. Step 3: Seal it up...

Cuban Style Black Beans

See the beans in the background?  Yeah, those are the ones.  Sorry I didn't get a closer picture.  My husband, who lived in Guatemala fo...

Best Mexican Rice Ever

No joke... This is the best Mexican rice I have ever tasted.  There are quite a few steps involved, but I think they are worth every last on...

Cheese Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce

Brace yourself!  I'm back!  After taking a needed hiatus as a result of a new addition to the family, I'm ready to start blogging ag...

Lemon Creme Butter Cake

It's no secret to those that know me well that I am terrified of birds.  I'm sure at some point in my life I thought they were great...