My new cookbook is now available “Flavor of the Southwest” – 320 pages of beautiful southwestern recipes. Each recipe has a beautiful picture of the finish dish. The first section gives a description of different types of chile peppers used in our southwest cuisine. Many of the recipes published in the book have been in my family for four generations. This will make the perfect gift. To order a copy click here – “FLAVOR OF THE SOUTHWEST”
Food = Love
I value the time I spend with my children and family, I cherish the time we spend talking and eating around the dinner table. This is so important, especially when we work so hard, the time together is a true treasure. I love sharing my recipes with you and feel a grateful for the opportunity to be part of your cooking experience. Thank you for stopping by. Looking forward to creating more Good Stuff!
Creating a delicious salad with Katherine peeking over me. I have two children and I love to have them help and learn how to make exciting new dishes. I make a salad nearly everyday. I really try to teach my children the importance of eating a wide variety of raw fruits and vegetables.
I love a great quote, this is one I enjoy – “If more of us valued food and cheer above hoarded gold, it would be a much merrier world.” J.R.R. Tolkien
Such a simple quote yet so profound. Cooking and sharing my recipes with those I LOVE is what truly makes me happy. Ironically it took me a while to realize how much I love to cook. As a working Mother and small business owner I guess I was always rushing around and never had time to think much about what really makes me happy. It was only a few years ago that I realized I really connected to people through food. And it was on Facebook of all places that I started posting some of my food pictures. With great response from friends all over the country asking for recipes, and commenting on the beautiful pictures that I realized I had this amazing talent and connection through my newly inspired recipes. Before long people were emailing me asking me to post recipes and suggesting I publish a cookbook. And thus the idea emerged – CeceliasGoodStuff.com and my first sampling of the cookbook “A Few of My Favorite Things . . . Salads” was published.
Taken in my kitchen as I prepare one of my favorite salads. Arugula with hearts of palm, blue cheese and roasted red peppers. Salads are one of my favorite foods. I have over one hundred healthy salad recipes on my web site. The choices are endless.
Also, I am excited to announce the cookbook titled “Flavors of the Southwest” is now available. I have been working on it for two full years. It is filled with delicious recipes inspired from my home state right here in New Mexico. With a variety of influences including our border country Mexico, the book will include some traditional dishes to an assortment of modern and innovative recipes that I have created myself. I am inspired to share my love through cooking and celebration of family. Many of the recipes in the book were inspired by celebrations with my family and some very treasured recipes that were passed down to me by some very special people in my life. Thanks a million times over for your inspiration – this would not have happened without all my Facebook friends. I am truly blessed! Looking forward to sharing more Good Stuff soon.
Fondly,
Cecelia Dardanes
I love to cook and bake. I hope you enjoy my recipes as much as my family does. Bon Appetit, Cecelia
I love decorating, table scapes are one of favorite things about any holiday dinner, and Easter is no exception. I really enjoy setting a beautiful table. I am not alone, many of my friends enjoy it too. You can see more pictures under Home & Garden.
Images I took at a photography class recently. Brushing up on my photography skills.
This is our family dog “Buster”, he loves of talk. “What no peanut butter for me!” Buster said. Look at his sweet eyes. He loves helping me cook in the kitchen, and often gets a little treat.
It is almost that time of year, I can hardly wait to plant my herb garden. These are pictures that I took last summer. I grow over 30 varieties of herbs in my garden as well as dozens of types of flowers. You could say I have a green thumb. Wink, wink.
My children are my life . . . I am very blessed to have such great kids. They inspire me every day to be a better person.
My gift to you my latest digital Cookbook when you sign up for my weekly emails, receive three new recipes in your inbox each week.
Anyone that knows me, knows I love to set a beautiful table, I love looking at it and know that people I love will gather around and create beautiful memories. LOVE + FRIENDS & FAMILY = HAPPINESS
I love to cook, bake, garden, and create beautiful things. I hope you enjoy my recipes as much as I enjoy creating them. I love hearing from you so please feel free to comment on my posts or reach out via Facebook, Instagram or Google +- thanks for stopping by. Bon Appetit, Cecelia Dardanes
Making spaghetti with sweet Italian sausage and green olives. A favorite at Casa Linda!
