Puerto Rican Ropa Vieja

  I remember the first time I had this meal, it was late and we were getting hungry our group of friends and us were wondering the street of San Juan looking to get something to eat. We happened upon a mom and son shop, and we filled up the middle of the restaurant by…

Healthier Chili-Mac

  I made this several weeks ago, I was really craving pasta, which I have been avoiding like the plague!  Don’t get me wrong I love me some carbs, but it is in the general eating better that I find myself watching our (Yes OUR, as in the entire family) intake! This one pot meal…

Mexican Albondigas Soup

Spanish albóndigas can be served as an appetizer or main course, often in a tomato sauce, while Mexican albóndigas are commonly served in a soup with a light broth and vegetables. Of course this is the Mexican version. If you like a flavorful and hearty soup this is the one for you!! So easy and…

Eggplant Parmesan with Spaghetti Squash

I am really trying to create a wide variety of meals during the week for my family; chicken, beef, fish and vegetables. Tonight was a vegetable night.  My husband was teasing me asking if we were going vegetarian, due to no meat in the meal.  I tried to explain that instead of Chicken that is…

Baked Spaghetti

Ok as we may all know Tuesday was a busy evening for me (see previous post) so making the meal was on the fly..  Here we have Baked Spaghetti, a real quick and tasty meal that you can make when time is slipping away!   1 lb of dry spaghetti (1 used half a box)…