A smoked and slow roasted barbacoa recipe, Americanized only by the use of a smoker and a readily available chuck roast cut. A bonus chili recipe from the roasting sauce is included. I’ve spoken before about how our family’s cooking activities have “ruined” certain … [Read more...] about Barbacoa Tacos and Bonus Chili
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Barbacoa
1 3-4 lb chuck roast Rub 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon oregano 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt Simmer sauce 2 dried guajillo chilies 2 dried ancho chilies ½ 7-oz. can chipotle peppers in adobo 3 tablespoons olive … [Read more...] about Barbacoa
Whole Foods Menu Challenge {$100 Gift Card Giveaway}
Proving you can make a weekly menu plan of 3 meals a day for $25/person at Whole Foods Market. Plus, enter to win a $100 gift card to take the challenge yourself. I have a friend who jokingly calls Whole Foods the "Whole Paycheck." I often agreed with her, not because I felt … [Read more...] about Whole Foods Menu Challenge {$100 Gift Card Giveaway}
Pomegranate and Lime Olive Oil Yogurt Cupcakes
A recipe for yogurt and olive oil cupcakes lightly flavored with lime and topped with brilliant pomegranate arils and buttercream or just a simple pomegranate honey syrup. "Is anyone this girl's mom?" the salesperson asked, staring around the shoe store. He was referring, of … [Read more...] about Pomegranate and Lime Olive Oil Yogurt Cupcakes
Pomegranate and Lime Olive Oil Yogurt Cakes
2 cups all-purpose flour or ground soft white wheat berries 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup Greek yogurt (low or full fat) 1/2 cup olive oil 2/3 cup sugar or palm/maple sugar 2 limes, zested and juiced 2 eggs Pomegranate Buttercream or … [Read more...] about Pomegranate and Lime Olive Oil Yogurt Cakes