Hi Cooking Moms, Dads & Friends,

Happy Friday! We made it. I hope you had a great week. I’m excited for the weekend as Saturday is Derby Day. I was born on Derby Day! Mom told the doctor she needed to have the baby before the big race. Sure enough, she did!

Besides the Kentucky Derby it’s Cinco de Mayo next week. Another reason to celebrate! I think this weekend is the perfect time to throw a last minute Mexican fiesta.

My Blender Salsa always gets the party started! It tastes so fresh, just like the salsa they serve at Mexican restaurants. But get this, I used canned tomatoes. Super easy breezy! Just throw it all in your blender. You need to make this!

We LOVE guac! I really believe my Great Guacamole is pretty great! Just a handful of ingredients makes it so fresh and simple. It’s best if made right before serving.

My 8 Layer Mexican Bean Dip is a family FAVE! Delicious with my Crispy Baked Tortilla Chips for dipping. BRING IT ON! I’m getting excited just thinking about it. Click Appetizers for more of my favorite appetizer and dip recipes.

For dinner I say it’s taco time! To make my Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chicken, just dump the ingredients in your slow cooker and a few hours later the house will smell AMAZING. You’ll have delicious shredded chicken for filling tacos and burritos! Great served warm on a big taco salad too! Click Slow Cooker for more of my favorite slow cooker recipes.

If your kids like tacos, they’ll love my Taco Cups! A twist to classic tacos and healthier too.

I’m a huge fan of enchiladas too. My Chicken Enchilada Skillet is creamy, cheesy and wonderful. It’s another one skillet wonder recipe. LOVE THOSE! Click Dinner and Casseroles for more quick and easy dinner ideas.

Now all you need is a batch of my homemade Red Wine Sangria with lots of fresh fruit. That's a party! I’m getting hungry and thirsty just thinking about it!

Mother’s Day is also coming up next weekend! Breakfast in bed is a great way to start Mother’s Day. My Cherry Almond French Toast is divine! Click Breakfast and Brunch for more mom-worthy recipes.

If you're hungry for seafood, you don’t need a lot of shrimp to make make my Shrimp Fettuccini Casserole. It’s DELICIOUS! Toss together my Strawberry Spinach Salad with buttery pecans and a home made poppy seed vinaigrette. Click Salads for lots more special salad ideas.

For dessert, you can’t go wrong with my Strawberry Refrigerator Cake. Click Desserts for more delicious desserts that Mom and the family will love!

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Join Amy for Trips of a Lifetime!

I know we are all so excited to start traveling again! Have you heard I’m hosting amazing vacations? They are an easy stress free way to travel! We’ll travel together, meet new friends and stay at the very best hotels. I’ve got so many places on my bucket list! Let’s eat our way around the world together!

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in January 2022

In January 2022, let’s beat the winter blues and spend a week in one of my favorite cities, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! We’ll stay in a super small, just 80 rooms, 4-diamond luxury beach front resort. All of your gourmet food and wine and top shelf cocktails at the resort are included! Besides the fancy stuff we’ll join local foodies in search of Puerto Vallarta’s freshly made warm tortillas, the ultimate tacos, tamales, amazing fresh seafood, and fabulous cocktails too. It will also be whale watching season during this trip. We are offering a NEW discount of $140 per person! Call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 to book your spot. It’s filling up quick! Why not treat yourself to winter getaway you’ll never forget? Click Join The Cooking Mom in Puerto Vallarta to see pictures and get lots more details.

Ireland in April 2022

Also next year in late April, come with me on an incredible trip to Ireland! This trip is also really booking up! From Irish cooking classes, to scone baking, whiskey tasting, a VIP tour of Guinness, and so much more. We’ll do it all. We’ll even stay in a real castle outside of Dublin! We can only take a small group so get your reservation in soon! Click Join The Cooking Mom in Ireland to read more about this trip and find out how to reserve your spot!

September 2022 - MY NEXT TRIP! Details Coming Soon!

I’m super excited about my next big trip! You're going to want in on this one. You asked for it and YES! We are planning a trip back to Italy. Click A Taste of Tuscany to read a little bit more, and then stay tuned! I promise more more details, dates and the full itinerary VERY soon! This trip will sell out fast so make sure you call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 to get on the list for more information. You can also email her at: brittany@bonvoyagebt.com

To find out more about my trips and what makes them so unique click Culinary Vacations with The Cooking Mom.

If you want to get on the list for updates and details on all my trips email me at info@thecookingmom.com!

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Cook up some memories!

Take care,
Amy, The Cooking Mom

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