Category Archives: Foods for LENT

Grilled Corn And Queso Fresco Salad #VivaCADairy

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Nicole

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and the California Milk Advisory Board. All opinions are my own. Are you ready to rev up that Bar-B-Q pit and shish kabob for grilling? It’s officially grilling season with … Continue reading →

Posted in Foods for LENT, latin style stuffing, Recipes, Salad Series, Side Dish, SNACK TIME!, stuffing, Vegetarian Corner | Tagged #VivaCADairy, cotija cheese, crema, Grilled Corn Salad, Hispanic Dairy, Queso Fresco, salad recipe | 3 Comments

Cherry Hazelnut Farro Oatmeal

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Nicole

It’s breakfast time again here at Presley’s Pantry. I promise to stop with the breakfast posts for a little while after this one. I use to dislike Oatmeal with a fierce passion. I’ll just say it out loud… I LOVE … Continue reading →

Posted in Babble, Breakfast Club, Foods for LENT, Presley's Panaderia "Bakery", Recipes, Vegetarian Corner | Tagged Cherries, cherry jam, Cherry recipe, farro, farro recipe, hazelnut recipe, hazelnuts, Melissa's Produce, Oatmeal, oatmeal recipe, porridge | Leave a comment

Webisode 6: Salted Cajeta Chocolate Flan

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Nicole

Ever fall hopelessly head over heels in love with flan? The type of love where you have tunnel vision, and all your surroundings just fade to black because all you could think about is your flan? I had it bad, … Continue reading →

Posted in Foods for LENT, Presley's Panaderia "Bakery", Recipes, webisode | Tagged Chocolate Flan Recipe, chocolate recipe, easy dessert recipe, easy flan recipe, How to make Chocolate flan recipe, how to make chocolate flan video, La Lechera recipe, Lover's dessert, Mad scienitist kitchen, Mad Scientist recipe, Media Crema, Nestle, recipe for lovers, Valentine's Day Recipe, valentines day, video, wacky valentine's day, wedding recipe, Wedding video | 16 Comments

Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Nicole

I made this recipe for the first time about 6 years ago. I found myself in a strange house a top the hill in Mount Washington. My Aunt Brilla was here in Los Angeles visiting, and had rented this beautiful … Continue reading →

Posted in Foods for LENT, Recipes, Side Dish, stuffing, Vegetarian Corner | Tagged Baked bell peppers, bread cubes, cheese, dinner, dressing, easy dinner recipe, Idaho Potatoes, lunch, main course for vegetarian dinner, mushrooms, oven recipe, red bell pepper, stuffing, vegetarian recipe, yellow bell pepper | Leave a comment

A simple Chile de Arbol Salsa

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Nicole

I started making this simple salsa many moons ago, as a fast tasty sauce for my tacos. Just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes and you have the ultimate salsa. I love the simplicity of the chile de arbol … Continue reading →

Posted in Babble, Foods for LENT, Odds & Ends, Recipes, Side Dish, Things I drink, Vegetarian Corner | Tagged burritos, Chile de arbol, condiment for tacos, garlic, how to make salsa, red salsa, salsa, spicy sauce, Tacos, tomato | Leave a comment

Mexican Corn on the Cob

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Nicole

Are you lucky enough to have had a Mexican Corn on the Cob? This addicting treat is a favorite in my house. We make it often or buy it from the street vendor who frequents my neighborhood everyday. Next time … Continue reading →

Posted in Babble, Foods for LENT, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Corner | Tagged corn on the cob, easy recipe, Mexican Recipe, Mexican Style Corn on the Cob, Mexican Tradition, spicy | 4 Comments

Shrimp Ceviche served in a Avocado Shell

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Nicole

Avocados from Mexico sent me to NYC for the BlogHer12 conference. It was a wonderful experience talking to people about what comes to mind when they hear the words “Avocados from Mexico” and “Abuelita.” I had such a rip roaring … Continue reading →

Posted in Foods for LENT, Meat eaters unite, Recipes | Tagged #ILoveAvocados, Avocados from Mexico, Ceviche recipe, easy to make recipe, Shrimp Ceviche, Summer recipes | 17 Comments

Avocado Tacos and a Red Salsa

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Nicole

Is there a dish that your Grandma use to make you when you were little? Something special that your Momma has learned from her Mom and will now pass it down to you? For me it’s Avocado Tacos. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Foods for LENT, Recipes, Vegetarian Corner | Tagged #AmoLosAguacates, #ILoveAvocados, Abuelita's Recipes, Avocados from Mexico, Blogher 2012, comfort food, Mexican food, NYC, Queso Quesadilla, Tacos | 6 Comments

Salad Series: Kale Salad in a Tahini Dressing

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Nicole

There’s something very reassuring about eating kale salad. Number 1, you know you made the right choice for your body that day. Number 2, this leafy green is high in fiber and has zero fat. Number 3, Kale is high … Continue reading →

Posted in Foods for LENT, Recipes, Salad Series, Side Dish, Vegetarian Corner | Tagged healthy eating, Kale, Kale salad recipe, pinenuts, salad recipe, sesame dressing, tahini, vegetarian recipe | 20 Comments

Broccoli Cream Sauce for a Shrimp skewer.

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Nicole

I’m such a sucker for a nice cream sauce, especially when it’s drizzled over shrimp…. OH YEAH! Tie my hair up, give me a napkin and listen as silence overpowers the room. Only chewing noises will reach your ears and … Continue reading →

Posted in Foods for LENT, Recipes | Tagged broccoli recipe, good food, Lent recipe, shrimp recipe, skewers | 2 Comments