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Deliciously Moist Avocado Bread

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This Avocado Bread is deliciously light, moist and slightly sweet.  Perfect by itself, butter, jelly or mascarpone cheese and coffee.  Excellent loaf for the holidays.

Slices of Avocado Bread topped with butter.

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With the holidays inevitably around the corner and Thanksgiving literally just two weeks away, the excitement of delicious food flowing through our busy minds, certainly follows too.

Weeks before these special days we plan and prepare our special menu.

We think about what we will be serving for appetizers, desserts and of course at the center of all this is …

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Day of the Dead Bread

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Day of the Dead Bread or “Pan de Muertos” is a delicious, light, sweet bread made to celebrate Day of the Dead or “Dia de los Muertos.”  This traditional bread has strips of bread on top representing “bones.”  A must make for this highly celebrated day in memory of our loved ones.

Day of the Dead Bread
Pan de Muerto

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( Recipe originally posted on October 30, 2016)

Day of the Dead Bread

Day of the Dead Bread or “Pan de Muertos” is a traditional bread made in Mexico for the celebration of “Day of the Dead.”

What is the Day of the Dead?

Day of the Dead is celebrated between Oct 31-Nov 2 in Mexico….

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Cauliflower Ceviche Tostadas

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These Cauliflower Ceviche Tostadas are quick and delicious for meat lovers and vegetarians alike.  The ceviche is made with cauliflower, red onions, jalapenos, mushrooms, tomatoes and scallions, served on a bed of guacamole and topped with a delicious blend of salsa verde.  Excellent for lunch, dinner or even as an appetizer.

Cauliflower Ceviche Tostadas with guacamole. shredded red cabbage and salsa verde served on a white platter.

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These Cauliflower Ceviche Tostadas are perfect for the vegetarian in me!  🙂  Yum!

And in case you didn’t know, YES, Cauliflower Ceviche is totally a thing and it’s perfect on these tostadas.  🙂

Combine it with a layer of guacamole, shredded cabbage, salsa verde and a crispy tostada and now you have a really good thing!!…

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Entomatadas (Cheese Stuffed Tortillas)

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This delicious Entomatadas recipe is stuffed with queso fresco, onions and smothered in a quick savory tomato sauce, topped with sliced onions, cheese, shredded red cabbage and scallions.  

Entomatadas stuffed with queso fresco, topped with a savory tomato sauce, shredded red cabbage, sliced white onions and scallions. These entomatadas are served on a white plate with lime wedges.

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I’m going to start off by saying that if you love cheese then this Entomatadas recipe is for you!  And if you love your food smothered in a delicious savory sauce, then this recipe is for you!

If you have never had them, then you’re in for a quick and delicious treat.

Entomatadas are a common Mexican dish …

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Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)

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This Caldo de Pollo recipe (Mexican Chicken Soup) recipe is perfect anytime.  Made with chicken, carrots, onions, green cabbage, potatoes, jalapeños, corn cob pieces, garlic, cilantro and then topped with freshly squeezed lime juice.  Delicious and really easy to make!

Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup) with carrots, onion, green cabbage, corn cob pieces, potatoes and jalapeños served in a white bowl.

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Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup) seems to always make its appearance in my home.  Whether the weather is cold, rainy or even if its sunny outside, chicken soup is just always welcomed!  🙂

There’s just something about soup that is always so comforting and perfect to have anytime of the year.

Why?!

Because there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of soup!…

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