Cinco de Junio

Who doesn’t love Mexican food?  Personally, I am obsessed with it.  Especially in the summertime.  This fresh soup is the perfect start to any Mexican meal .  The only thing that might make it better is a Margarita. Green Chicken Stew Printable Recipe Ingredients 2 (14.5-ounce) cans white beans 1 tablespoon evoo 1 medium jalapeno pepper, minced [...]

Agrodolce (Sweet & Sour Pork: Italian-style)

This recipe from Cooking Light is divine.  I served it alongside Long-Grain & Wild Rice and Roasted Veggies. Fennel-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Shallot-Onion Agrodolce Agrodolce is an Italian sweet and sour sauce that combines sugar and vinegar. In this version, acidic wine and vinegar harmonize with the sweetness from the onions and raisins.  Yield: 4 [...]

Mexican Jumping Bean (Legume, really) Soup

Okay, so I took the day off to get some things done around the house.  I planted my flower pots and around the mailbox, organized my kitchen cabinets, did major grocery and farmer’s market shopping and some heavy duty cooking for dinner.  Did I mention I threw together this soup in the midst of this?  [...]