Today was Cinco de Mayo (El Día de la Batalla de Puebla). For those unfamiliar with Cinco de Mayo, it’s not Mexican Independence Day. It commemorates the Battle of Puebla where the much more poorly equipped Mexican army of 4,000 crushed the 8,000 strong French army as France was trying to expand the French Empire into Latin America. Despite Mexico being finally conquered by France, Cinco de Mayo is still celebrated today. It is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride and to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. Continue reading Cinco de Mayo Rellenos de Camarones→
Another easy weeknight meal packed with flavor. This trout dish has it all. You have the beautiful sweet, tender, flakiness of the trout with the crunch factor of the almondine crust, the tanginess from the fresh lemon, the saltiness from the capers with the earthy floral notes of the parsley. And to make it even better, from prep to dinner is less than 30 minutes. Wow. Racheal Ray aint got nothin on this dish. 😉 Continue reading Trout Almondine with Lemon & Capers→
The weather has been beautiful of late. Bright blue skies, sunny with temperatures in the upper 70s. It’s at times like these when the primal instincts take over. It’s ideal time for grilling and spending time outside. Continue reading Grilled Salmon with Roasted Corn Salsa→
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