Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Cast Iron Carne Asada

Cinco de Mayo recipes - Carne Asada Quesadillas - North Texas Kids Magazine

Carne Asada Quesadillas – Cinco de Mayo Recipes

This recipe uses a simple, spicy rub instead of a more traditional marinade. The salt and brown sugar help tenderize the skirt steak, which is a tasty, fast-cooking cut. You can substitute flank steak. Mexican markets also often sell marinated carne asada, which you can use here and skip the dry rub.

Cinco de Mayo Recipe : Arroz con Pollo Mole

Cinco de Mayo recipe - Arroz Con Pollo

Cinco de Mayo Recipes: George Duran’s Arroz con Pollo Mole (Mole Rice and Chicken)

Taking a traditional dish a little further south of the boarder, George Duran’s recipe for Arroz con Pollo Mole (Rice and Chicken) is packed with unexpected ingredients and a combination of sweet and salty flavors. By preparing the meal in an all-in-one IMUSA Non-Stick Calderothat requires no seasoning, the food is made healthier and evenly cooked. Bringing a rich, home-style aroma to the party, this Mexican dish smells as delicious as it tastes!  Buen provecho!

Easy Teacher Appreciation Gift: DIY Chalkboard Gift Basket

A ‘thank you’ gift for Teacher Appreciation Week that is a fun project for kids too!

by Liz Mangelsdorf

This decorative DIY chalkboard container is perfect to hold  special little gifts. I put together these gifts for my kids’ teachers. I had so much fun putting these together and my daughter and son both had fun helping pick out the contents and deciding which colors went to which teachers.

Something Other Than Candy to Fill Your Child’s Easter Basket

Easter Basket Ideas Other Than Candy

Easter Basket Ideas Other Than Candy

Candy and chocolate are the most popular Easter basket fillers. If you’re looking for something other than candy  to fill your child’s Easter basket, here are a few ideas to think about.

Healthy Snacks

Fill plastic eggs, Easter themed containers or use a bag tied with ribbon with healthy snack foods like dried fruit, nuts, trail mix, mini granola bars and fruit roll ups. Annie’s has a nice variety of organic bunny shaped snacks that kids love too.