This is one of those easy to prepare recipes that can be adjusted depending upon what you have on hand and what your family likes to eat. Bean and Queso Fresco Tostada Ingredients: Tostada Shell Beans (refried or whole) Queso fresco (Mexican soft cheese) Tomato Green Onions Cilantro Olives Instructions: 1) Pre-heat oven or toaster […]
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Toaster Oven S’mores Recipe
S’mores made over an open fire are great, but a campfire is not always convenient. I’m not sure why I hadn’t thought of this before. Thanks to my fabulous nieces, I now know how to make s’mores anytime. Toaster Oven S’mores Ingredients: Graham Crackers Marshmallows Chocolate bars Instructions: 1) Heat toaster oven to a medium […]
Fried Plantains Recipe
This is a quick and easy snack or side dish. I like them with a little salt. You can also pour maple syrup on them for a sweet treat. Fried Plantains Ingredients: Plantain Coconut Oil Salt Instructions: 1) Heat coconut oil to medium hot on stove 2) Slice plantain about 1/4″ thick 3) Add to […]
Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe
The guys and I NEEDED brownies today. I didn’t happen to have all of the ingredients for any of my usual recipes, so I decided to wing it. It worked and the result was delicious! Dark Chocolate Brownies Pre-heat oven to 325º Ingredients: 1 stick butter 8 ounces unsweetened dark chocolate 2 cups cane sugar […]
About Me
Welcome to Mama Likes to Cook! I’m a single mom of 2 from Southern California. I’ve been blogging since 2008 and thought it was about time that I started a food blog just for fun. I am not a professional, but thoroughly enjoy cooking and sharing meals with my family and friends. My family is […]