Hi there, !

Happy Friday! I hope you had  a great week! We are waking up in beautiful Puerto Vallarta Mexico. 

There are about 25 of us here for one of my Cooking Mom Vacations. We've been having a blast.

We went whale watching on a private yacht yesterday.  

Today we are headed to a huge Mexican farmers markets to shop. Then, we'll use the ingredients in an all day cooking class. 

We're making tamales and lots of other authentic Mexican dishes! I can't wait!

Contact me and let me know if you'd be interested in coming back here with me next winter! 

I'm planning The Cooking Mom Vacations for 2023 and 2024 now. 

We fly out on Sunday.  It's always hard when a vacation comes to an end, but there's no place like home.  We've had the most amazing food on this trip and I can't wait to get home and do some cooking.

Here's what I'll be making when I come home...

I'm going to buy some spices at the market today.  Next week I'll  use them to make my Pork Tenderloin Tacos.  

They are so quick and easy!  I might have to blend up a batch of margaritas too! 

The guacamole here is so fresh.  I learned how to make my Great Guacamole here in Mexico years ago.  

It's such a simple recipe with very few ingredients but I think it's the BEST EVER! Try it. I hope you agree! 

Confession...  I'm not looking forward to the wintery weather back home. The weather here in Mexico has been perfect all week -- sunny and warm and just gorgeous.  

I'm going to need to make a big batch of soup next week to keep me warm and cozy.  

My Mexican Meatball Soup is a nice 'n light soup that's full of flavor! It's crazy easy too; soup's on in 20 minutes or less.  If you use turkey meatballs, it's even healthier! 

Speaking of Turkey...

Why not change up Taco night and make it a little more healthy. The kids will love my Turkey Taco Skillet.   

It's like a Mexican Fiesta all in one skillet.  What fun! 

The fruit here in Mexico has been wonderful. 

Every morning I can't wait for the fresh fruit plate at breakfast. It's is filled with watermelon, mango, papaya, and beautiful banana slices. 

For dessert, this is the perfect time of year to make a Banana Cream Trifle. 

You can layer this dessert in one big clear glass bowl or make minis and layer in wine or small juice glasses to make mini desserts. 

Either way, it's delicious and it looks so pretty. 

I hope these recipes inspire you to cook up some delicious Mexican-inspired food this week too!

Live on TV

Watch Amy LIVE on TV in Milwaukee Monday 1/23. She'll be on Fox 6 Wakeup Monday morning making one of her favorite winter soup recipes. 

Let's Travel Together!

Join me on my next group vacation! 

The Cooking Mom Vacations are filled with delicious food, sightseeing, and tons of fun! 

We’ll stay in the VERY best hotels and may even take a cooking class or two.

I have 3 trips planned for 2023 with more to come! I'm planning my 2024 trips now. Let me know where you want to go! 

View our upcoming trip details:

• Just a TWO rooms left on Amy's Trip to Italy! 
• Join Amy on River Cruise through Europe in late July.  It's THE BEST way to see Europe! We'll visit Germany, Austria, Budapest and more! It's an AMAZING trip! Hurry to book 

Click The Cooking Mom Vacations to learn all about what makes my trips special from the rest. You can also get itinerary details and can book your spot today!  

Have a great weekend! Cook up some memories! 

All my love,

Amy

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