…them. Do the same with the ginger, chile Serrano, and garlic, one bowl, ready to add. Method: 1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Once shimmering add the onions and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger, chile Serrano, and garlic, cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the spices, and cook for 1 minute. 2. Turn heat to medium low, add the chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, water, and salt. Cook uncovered for 15…

…und pepper 1/4 cup cilantro chopped Method: 1. In a large skillet add the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, and chile Serrano, cook for 2 minutes, stir frequently. Add the black beans, mango, and lime juice stir to combine. Add the salt and pepper. Turn off heat. Taste for seasoning. 2. Serve warm in individual bowls or family style. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with a your favorite salsa, guacamole, and fresh corn tortillas. PROVECHO!…

…l smooth. Blender Tip: If using a counter blender, use a ladle, add about 2-3 ladle full of soup to blender. Once blended, add the puree to a large bowl. Work in batches until all of the soup is pureed. {Do not overfill the blender, it will splatter hot soup all over and make a mess, or worse, get on your skin}. Add the pureed soup back to the pot once it is all pureed. 3. Once soup is pureed, taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper if needed. 4….

…ther this took 10 minutes of actual me prepping time. Not bad for freshly made bread mid week. Tips for a good bread, muffin, or any other quick bread that calls for not over mixing, as this does: DO NOT OVER MIX. It really is as simple as that. Mix until you no longer see flour or dry spots, then walk away. Leave a lumpy batter. Look at the photo below in the instructions that shows my lumpy batter. Signs of over mixing: “tunnels” and big holes t…

…il it is mixed in, then add the other egg. Wait until it is mixed in, then add the vanilla. On low and add 1/2 the flour mixture, then add 1/2 of the buttermilk. Then add the rest of the flour, and the rest of the buttermilk. STOP MIXING. Add 1 1/2 cup of the apples, and 1/4 cup of raisins. Using your hand or a spatula incorporate the apples and raisins. Do not over mix. 3. Add the batter to the skillet, spread evenly with the spatula. Top the cak…

…eals I need right now. As you know I have been travelling a lot, and have had radio shows, TV shows, work due dates, and I need some me time. This offers me that time. I get the crock pot on, and put in a tortilla soup to cook, picture this, I am reading on the back porch while it cooks. Ahhh, yes. Maybe with wine, it’s so well deserved. I need a moment to breathe after all of these incredible opportunities for media trips and growing my brand. It…

…he farm. It was short lived, as the traffic took a lot of our time, so we had to adjust our schedule. I am happy to have experienced the land of the chickpeas at Virginia State University and the hard working, amazing people tending to the crop. Me and a bundle of chickpeas bouquet. I literally had just gotten off the bus. This is me motion sick, it took so much energy to smile! On to the factory we go! Sabra is expanding their facilities, and the…