Coláche

Coláche is one of my favorite dishes growing up. So simple yet so delicious. Now that I think about it this dish was a very economical dish to make. A few dollars at most and mom would feed herself and her four daughters.

Coláche is a simple vegetarian dish. Pick your choice of zucchini or squash, a tomato, onion (I added onion but mom's recipe didn't include it because she hates cooked onion) and cotija cheese.

4 - small zucchini / squash or to taste, chopped into small cubes
1 - medium tomato, chopped
1/4 - medium white onion or to taste, chopped
5 oz of cotija cheese cubed
1 tbs of oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil over medium heat then add zucchini, tomato, onion, salt & pepper. Cover and steam cook until zucchini is done. About 6-7 minutes. Turn off heat, uncover and add the cotija cheese and cover again. Let stand for 5 minutes. Perfect time to heat your tortillas and set the table. Serve with jalapeños or a spicy salsa on the side. Enjoy!

Xoxo...

 

 

 

Tilapia with Brussels Sprouts

Mmm... glad I'm cooking again. Dinner was pretty easy.

Tilapia: lemon, herb/spice blend, tomatoes and lots of capers. I love capers! Bake for 10-15 min in toaster oven at 350°.

Brussels Sprouts: two tablespoons of coconut oil, pepper, a little salt, and same herb/spice blend. Sauté until lightly brown or tender.

Yummy!!

Xoxo

Download, download, download...

So I got stood up - sort of. This person cancelled on me last minute. I was really looking forward to our evening together and then I get a text saying he's really tired and doesn't want to be rude by falling asleep on me.

Download, download, download...

Trying to be positive and not give off negative energy. I truly understand how he's feeling. I've been there before. I guess I'm upset because I haven't seen him in a month and I've missed him.

I'm feeling this way because I want a serious relationship. I really enjoy being with him but I need... no, I want a relationship. I want to prepare cute snacks, wine or dinner for someone who will value me and my time. I want them to miss me too.

So in the meantime I will drink the wine alone, enjoy my snacks, and wait until next week to see this guy. I know what you're thinking but like I said earlier, I do enjoy being with him.  I just need to remember that he's not interested in something serious.  So as hard as it may be I must remember that with him I can't get too emotionally involved.  That's it. No feelings... This will be hard. :(

You may be wondering what the whole download thing is about. It's a long story but I'm essentially trying to open myself up to my destiny aka God's blessings. I can only do this by being positive and not allowing negative thoughts or feelings stop those things from coming to me. I got "download" from Marianne Williamson. I use it as a reminder to be positive so good things can come to me.

Download, download, download...

Xoxo

Brits

Should I give up? Or should I just keep chasing pavements? Even if it leads nowhere? Would it be a waste even if I knew my fate? - Adele

Loving my new Brits playlist.

Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Bacon & Cheese Sandwich

 

 

Update - 11/20/2013

 

I bought the tomato soup from Trader Joe's hoping it would taste similar to Panera's Creamy Tomato Soup but unfortunately it didn't. :(  I was so excited to try it that when I ate my first spoonful the disappointment took my appetite away.  It was so sweet... yuck.  Needless to say I tossed it out. 

 

I have recently discovered Pinterest and looked up several versions of Panera's Tomato Soup.  I found a recipe and made it tonight.  It is sooooooooooo good!  Not exactly like Panera's but pretty darn close.  I love it and it's so easy to make!  Anyhow, look up my blog post with today's update date for pictures and the link to the recipe I used. 

 

 

xoxo!!

Roasted Chicken

I want to roast a chicken.  Roasting a chicken is like the step you have to take before graduating to Thanksgiving Day Turkey.  So I WANT TO ROAST A CHICKEN.  I found a recipe where I have most of the ingredients already and also sounds yummy.  It's called Chipotle Glazed Roast Chicken with Cumin & Red Chile Rub.  Although I'm feeling pretty daring in wanting to roast a chicken I still get a little freaked out when reading one of the steps in the recipe...

"...rub salt under the skin, on the skin and in the cavity."

 

Under the skin and in the cavity?  Ewww....  Gosh, this whole cooking thing is starting to get icky but I will face this challenge.  Don't mind the funny faces I will likely make during the process though. ;)

 

I can't eat a full chicken and will probably need a little help with the whole rubbing the chicken thing so I will likely invite a friend over to help me.  Love my friends and their willingness to participate in my cooking experiments. 

 

Stay tuned for pics and my analysis of this recipe.   

 

xoxo...



Mexican Sisters

FYI - I found this blog entry sitting in my Drafts file.  I can't believe I never posted this!  The blog entry is at least 3 years old.  Oh well, I still love it and love what I tried to communicate.  Read on and enjoy! xoxo...

Oh how I love the Mexican Sisters! They're funny, lovable, and cook amazing. I'm talking about my mother's sisters. Two of them are in town for a long weekend and I love it. How can I explain the joy in my house right now?

Yesterday my mom took care of my nephew but it was great seeing her sisters help with feeding, playing, and cuddling. All three grandmothers taking care of a one year old. Priceless!

Taking care of my nephew didn't stop them from their real mission of cooking as much as possible in the shortest amount of time. Last night the sisters baked mexican bread and mexican cookies called coricos. Today the sisters are making tamales. They've been up since the crack of dawn working on this process. It's a tamale assembly line! haha! But seriously, I love this. They have been working hard and talking about everything and anything. I guess this is my small glimpse of their life back in the days at "el rancho".

(from left to right: Tia Marie, Tia Jacinta, and my mom)

I abosolutely love these ladies! They still fight like they're teens, laugh like their teens, and enjoy each other like only sisters can. So today it is my duty to spend the day with them and drive them wherever they want to go. I am happy to oblige!

To all my friends: I now see that being a smart ass runs way back in my family. haha!

 

xoxo...