My parents make this cake all the time (in fact, this is the cake we had at our wedding). It is also frequently requested for holidays and birthdays. Cake ingredients 1 1/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2…

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 package (2 1/4 t) active dry yeast 3 1/2 cups bread flour (all-purpose flour is an acceptable substitute, but you will notice a taste difference) 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions Place the warm water…

This recipe is part of my goal to compile a hundred deliciosa recipes for me to cook on a regular basis. Ingredients: 3/4 cup raw quinoa 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1/2 cup diced onion 2 - 3 cloves garlic 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1/2…

This recipe is part of my goal to compile a hundred deliciosa recipes for me to cook on a regular basis. Ingredients 1 cup long-grain white rice, dry 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, chopped kosher salt…

This recipe is part of my goal to compile a hundred deliciosa recipes for me to cook on a regular basis. Ingredients 1 15.5oz can black beans (or 2/3 C dry) 1 15.5oz can pinto beans (or 2/3 C dry) 1 15.5oz can kidney…

I used to love to cook. During high school and college I worked in restaurants, doing everything from bussing, washing dishes, and working on the line for lunch and dinner. These days I don't cook nearly as often as I would like. That is in part because I don't have…