prickly pear

Margaritas!

We all love them and let’s mix it up!  I have several to choose from ranging in different flavors to frozen, slushy or on the… [more]

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Latin Inspired Dinner Party (Halibut with a Mango Black Bean Salsa)

A refreshing dinner menu with Latina flair!  What’s nice about this menu is that the soup, appetizer (except for the avocado salsa), black bean salsa… [more]

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Festive Mexican Dinner (Tostados de Pollo)

Have a fun dinner party with Mexican flare!  For those of you that have not tried Queso Fundido – it is a must!  It tastes… [more]

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How to Peel a Prickly Pear

Step1:  Get the tools you will need – a knife and a cutting board.  You may need a towel if the pear has thorns still… [more]

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Chilled Prickly Pear Soup

A refreshing beginning to any meal that features a unique ingredient. The prickly pear adds a nice flavor and is the reason for the beautiful… [more]

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Grilled Pork Chops with Mexican Flavors and Colors

The sauce for this pork chop was inspired by the colors of the Mexican flag. It has the red and the green from the peppers…. [more]

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Pan Seared Grouper with a Prickly Pear Dressing over Champagne Mango Salsa

Grouper is a wonderful lean fish with a firm texture and mild flavor. The salsa and dressing brought out the wonderful flavor of the fish…. [more]

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