A traditional Sunday dinner–beef steak cooked with carrots, onions and tomatoes results in a fork-tender beef with savory, rich gravy.

Now you can make a delicious crème fraîche without buttermilk. Use yogurt or yogurt whey to make this rich and creamy treat.

Find out how to make Ciabatta in your bread machine. I’ve included a few secrets for shaping the sticky dough so you won’t lose your mind. This advanced recipe is totally worth the trouble–the flavor is over the top.

Use your rice cooker to make this mildly-flavored jasmine or basmati rice with hominy and cilantro added. This is the perfect side for grilled meats like steak, chicken, or pork tenderloin.

Here are 5 things you should avoid when measuring flour for a bread recipe. Tips and tricks included to make it easier to measure correctly.

This is a replication of the spinach served at Abuelos restaurants. Corn, mushrooms and spinach combine with cream cheese and green chilies to make a fabulous dip. OR, serve it as a vegetable side dish for dinner.

Spicy Squash Casserole with Cornbread is a Tex-Mex-meets-Southern mixture of yellow squash, peppers, corn, green chilies, and dried crumbled cornbread held together with a cream sauce and cheese. If you do not love this, I promise to come and eat your leftovers.

A chocolate slice-and-bake cookie recipe with oatmeal, pecans, and mini chocolate chips–these are a long-time family favorite.

This granola is sweetened with brown sugar and maple syrup. Olive oil makes it crispy and adds a subtle fruity flavor. Good for breakfast. Even better with yogurt. The chocolate version is irresistible!

This recipe for Spicy Cilantro Pesto with Green Chile Peppers is fast food for cilantro lovers. Because you can put it in the freezer, it’s ready-to-use immediately.