Armida Cooks!

My hubby and I were in Boston for a wedding that was held at the Harvard Club of Boston. We were served lobster chowder as a first course. T...

My friends and I got together on Friday to celebrate Matthew's 33rd birthday. For the occassion, I made some super simple and delicious ...

This is my modified Emeril Lagasse stuffed hamburger recipe. These hamburgers are quite tasty but if you're not a blue cheese lover, try...

During the 4th of July weekend, my husband and I visited the Stroot's condo in Baja. Michel Stroot is a famous chef of the Golden Door ...

This may seem kind of weird, but in the summer, I tend to bake more than usual. I'm not sure why, but I'm thinking it's because...

My husband and I had a huge craving for country fried steak the other day after watching a cooking show about it. So off to the grocery s...

If you've ever traveled to Mexico or live near the Mexican border, then you've probably seen corn vendors on the street. They sell...

My husband loves bacon...well, then again, who doesn't? Yes, I know it's bad for you, but bacon just makes everything taste bett...

Cuban sandwiches are one of my favorite sandwiches. They are tasty and make a hearty lunch. The sandwiches have a submarine-style layering...

I've been having crazy cravings for campechanas or shrimp cocktails, lately--and no, I'm not pregnant! So I tweaked the original re...

My brothers and I grew up on seafood cocktails. On special occasions, my grandparents or my mom would take us to a seafood restaurant and bu...

I love to make non-cooked meals during the summertime. This is a perfect summer salad that everyone will enjoy and you don't have to tur...

I'm pretty sure I was a kitty or a Chihuahua in my previous life because I love basking in the sun. If it's ever under 65 degrees, t...

I am a big fan of Rachel Ray's $40 a day show because she always finds the good bargains in various cities in the US and around the glob...

My husband is the baker of the family and last Saturday he made cupcakes for Lindsey's 30th birthday party. I think that the frosting i...

Matthew and I just love the tortilla soup they serve at The Prado restaurant in Balboa Park . Last night we both had a craving for it and I ...

My sister-in-law gave me the idea of adding an avocado to a fruit smoothie. At first I thought that the flavors wouldn't meld, but to ...

I first heard the idea of coating a big, juicy piece of steak with coffee grounds from my friend Xuchi. We visited her and her husband last...