Michelle De La Cerda

Baja Chicken Pasta ~ A Mexican twist on your favorite cheesy pasta with salsa, black beans, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and spices in a two cheese sauce.This is my attempt…

Sausage Wild Rice Stuffed Mushrooms ~ Baby bellas stuffed to the gills with an herbed sauté of sausage, wild rice, dried cranberries, and leeks. When most people have a craving…

Whiskey Sour ~ The classic cocktail made easily at home sans the egg, perfect for any party or simply for unwinding after a long day.Oh whiskey. I felt shamed…

Sautéed Spinach ~ Quick and easy side dish of bacon, mushrooms, onions, and spinach, ready in minutes and can be given a kick with Sriracha. 9/18/2016 Update: I absolutely…

20 Minute Chicken Noodle Soup ~ Soul satisfying and classically comforting, this chicken noodle soup is made in 20 minutes.Things have been beyond crazy around here for the last…

Grilled Chicken Cranberry Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette ~ Fresh bed of salad greens topped with dried cranberries, grilled chicken, blue cheese, apples and a citrus vinaigrette.The other day my…

Quick Pasta e Fagioli ~ The classic and iconic Italian soup dish that means pasta and beans; the only two ingredients common to the countless versions, ready in 30 minutes.Once…

Green Chile Corn ~ Take that fresh corn on the cob and turn it on its ear by rolling it in spicy green chile sauce and crumbled cotija cheese.Technically, it…

Spiced Grilled Zucchini ~ Have an abundance of zucchini from your garden? Or looking for a quick and easy yet tasty side dish? Spiced Grilled Zucchini is simple, fresh,…

Salted Caramel Affogato ~ Decadent Italian dessert of “drowned” ice cream and a shot of hot espresso; classic, simple, and combination bound to please all.When I was in Italy…