The Best Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Lately, I’ve been looking for easy meals that I can make quickly or ahead of time so I can spend as much time as possible with my family. Can you blame me? Look how cute my little man is! Lucky me, he “helps” me in the kitchen by taking dishes out of the dishwasher (which eventually end […]

The Best Slow Cooker Beef Stew

What’s in a Name?

I’m really excited about my blog right now. First of all, it’s Spring, which means more light, which means better pictures! I work full time, so most of the time when I cook throughout the winter, it’s dark and the pictures look terrible. Also, there are (hopefully) some (positive – don’t worry) changes in store for The Cocina […]

What’s in a Name?

Italian Sausage and Roasted Red Pepper Risotto

Risotto is one of those things that I love but I don’t make very often.  It’s not difficult at all, but it is time consuming.  When you make risotto, it’s like a dependent child.  You have to constantly be there to give it love and attention, because if you look away for too long it […]

Italian Sausage and Roasted Red Pepper Risotto

Happy National Peanut Butter Lovers Day!

Oh happy day! It’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Day! Well I love peanut butter every day, but I’m not going to say no to a day devoted to the love of my favorite ooey gooey tasty treat. So smear it, spread it, dip it, mix it, or just grab your spoons and celebrate with me! […]

Happy National Peanut Butter Lovers Day!