Chunky Tomato Salsa
This is the standard, and favorite, at the Hakes’ House. Enjoy! Chunky Tomato Salsa 4 lbs vine-ripened red tomatoes (about 5 medium), diced 1/2 medium …
Quick and Easy Mac and Cheese
Make a double batch and freeze the other! Serve with peas or other veggie! Quick and Easy Mac n Cheese 1 lb elbow pasta 1 …
Corn and Pepper Salsa
This recipe is an oldie but goodie in my kitchen. I first shared it back in 2011, and over the years it’s become my go-to for parties, cookouts, and …
Mango Salsa
Mango Salsa 2 Mango, peeled, pitted and diced 2 tablespoon red onion – diced 2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro 2 tsp Serrano or Jalapeno peppers, …
Spaghetti Squash with Asparagus and Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
Anyone who really knows me understands how excited I am for Winter to be over. The warmer weather brings out the best in me and …
Rare Cuban Traditional drink for new baby
One of my readers writes to me looking for a recipe for “Alinado.” He explains this drink is made when someone is pregnant and then …
Guacamole
There are hardly ever any left overs when I make guacamole. Although, if you do, ensure you store the left overs in a air tight …
Angel Food Cake with Berries & Fresh Whipped Cream Made Easy
Happy Birthday my Love! For my husband’s birthday I made him one of his favorites desserts and made it look awesome with very little effort. …
Lentil, Split Pea & Barley Vegetable Stew
The package of Bob’s Red Mill for the Vegi Soup Mix caught my eye the other day and thought I would give it a try. …
Comfort Food: Spaghetti with Meatballs
I can’t think of any other meal that ties in comfort, fun, simplicity and all around ‘goodness’ like Spaghetti with Meatballs. It’s a satisfying and …