Mami and me time with DOLE Fruit Squish’ems
This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Dole Packaged Foods, LLC. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Today I shared through my instagram account a picture of… Read More
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Roasted Tomato Cream Soup
In the summertime you will get the freshest tomatoes. Those that are so plump, red, sweet and juicy. What better than fresh tomatoes? Roasted tomatoes! By roasting them the flavors get intensified, the… Read More
Adventures in Paris
If I lived in another life, I say it was in Paris. Those that got to know me as a young girl in the Dominican Republic would probably have never imagined me away… Read More
Peach Flan
For this Lunes Latino I am bringing you a quintessential Latin dessert and just like many other Lunes Latino recipes, there is some explanation to do in order to clarify its name and… Read More
Thin and Crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies
I once heard the quote “You will find no life lessons in a cookie” and as you can imagine this quote probably originated as a pun referring to fortune cookies, famous for having… Read More
Queso Blanco Mac and Cheese
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and the California Milk Advisory Board. All opinions are 100% my own. A family favorite dinner has always been mac and… Read More
Lemon Kale Meatballs
As an “adult”, something I don’t need to be reminded of anymore is to eat my greens. I am in love with greens and feel it is so easy to eat them specially… Read More
Mexican Chocolate Pecan Pie
There are very few things in life that need no introduction, that don’t need to be embellished because they stand on their own, are great for what they are, nothing more or less.… Read More
Flautas with Cilantro-Lime Avocado Cream Sauce
For this Lunes Latino, I am moving away from the Caribbean and sharing with you a recipe that fits the upcoming celebration of Cinco de Mayo. I discovered Cinco de Mayo when I… Read More
My Latina inspiration: Chef Daisy Martinez
Today I have a very special Lunes Latino for you and as I wrote this post it became clear to me why I love blogging so much. By now, it is apparent that… Read More
Foodie trip: New York Maple Weekend
Here is a post about a foodie excursion I recently had with my family. We are always on the lookout for events around our bountiful Finger Lakes region. Because this region is famous… Read More
Strawberry Vinaigrette
I can’t wait for strawberries to be on sale again. Strawberries are one of those food items that can get quite expensive in the winter months. The good thing is that when the… Read More
Cheese Pastry with Guava Cardamom Sauce
Today I bring you the perfect companion for a cup of coffee: pastelitos. Pastelitos is the term used in Cuba when referring to this flaky pastry. If you follow this blog you will… Read More
Mini Pavlova Nests
Because I live in a northern region, March 21st not always represents the arrival of Spring. Since I have been living on this side of the world, Easter has actually been the bright… Read More
The Perfect Meringue (Dominican Suspiro)
Home Sweet Home is a popular saying and to me it is so true. There is no sweeter place than my home and my home is where my loved ones are. My sweet… Read More
Malta Beer Float
For this Lunes Latinos I am sharing a twist on a Latin drink that is mostly popular in the Caribbean. I grew up drinking this and asking my parents for it all the… Read More
Compound Butter Three Ways
Today I am going to share a tip or two on making compound butters. The idea of a compound butter is to mix plain butter with seasonings and other ingredients that will enhance… Read More
Kipe, Quipe, Kibbeh
Kibbeh (pronounced kee-buh) is a Middle Eastern dish that under the terms of Kibe/Quibe, Kipe/Quipe, belongs in Lunes Latinos. To be more precise, this is a dish that was brought to the Americas… Read More
Curry-Orange Shrimp en Papillote
Today’s recipe will showcase a fruit as the center star of the dish: the orange. Oranges are a mighty power fruit and that is why I always keep them in my kitchen. I… Read More
Beer Braised Corned Beef & Cabbage Baked Patato
What do you think when you hear the term luck? A four-leaf clover, the color green, lucky charms, a rainbow with a pot of gold or the controversial meaning of this word? All… Read More
Teriyaki-Glazed Sweet Plantains
Plantains are the quintessential food item of the Caribbean. It’s loved all over Latin America but it is indispensable in Caribbean Cuisine. Dominicans, Puerto Ricans and Cubans use plantains in various staple recipes.… Read More
Almond & Apples Ricotta Danish
Look at this danish. Looks perfect doesn’t it? It is certainly perfect to my eyes and it was perfectly delicious in my tummy but if I tell you about this Danish past you… Read More
Coconut and Pineapple Popcicles
Today is Tuesday and I realized I am due for a Lunes Latino recipe. If you have been following this blog, then you know Lunes Latinos mean Latin Mondays so you can see… Read More
Coconut Cream Balls
Welcome to Lunes Latinos Valentines edition. Yes, Valentines is just around the corner if you were not aware of this, then this recipe is just for you because it is easy, sweet and… Read More
Arañitas “little spiders” de Yuca
For this Lunes Latino we have a recipe that I can’t believe I just discovered as an adult. It is a recipe that despite being popular in certain areas of the Dominican Republic,… Read More
Baked Feta Mediterranean Dip
I have always been a proponent of having a minimalist décor and not collecting material items over the years. I like my house to be clean, organized, with zero clutter. And because I… Read More
Dutch Baby
There is something special about breakfast that I just simply love and can’t quite explain. Not sure if it’s because it is a time of the day where I am rested, where not… Read More
It’s an Arepa Party
You are invited to the party of the year! It is not a taco party, a wrap party nor a pizza party. I have been to all of those and as good as… Read More
Mango Cucumber Juice
For this Lunes Latino we will be talking Latin non-alcoholic fruit drinks: Jugos, Gaseosas, Aguas Gaseosas, Aguas, Aguas Frescas, Refrescos, Licuados, Batidas, Zumos, Nectar, Preparados the list goes on (did I miss one?).… Read More
Alfajores with Pistachio
Welcome to the first Lunes Latinos of 2013. If you have been following this blog you probably know that Lunes Latinos is a food series where I post each Monday a recipe I… Read More
Swedish Pancakes
It’s a new year and for me that means new starts, new dreams, and new hopes. We should always strive to have our spirits high, but there is something about new beginnings that… Read More
Sparkling Ginger Sangria
Today is the last Lunes Latino of the year. And to celebrate I have decided to go back to basics but get creative as well. This is the story of my life, I… Read More
Ponche (Spiked Eggnog)
Posts during the holiday season will all be very short as I am currently on vacation, enjoying family and spending a lot of time relaxing. Not only that, I am also soaking in… Read More
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
I am going to keep this post short and sweet. I have one more cookie swap to attend and I have no time to work on an elaborate recipe. Not sure about you,… Read More
Pasteles en Hoja (Dominican Tamales)
Is Lunes Latinos! And today I am sharing one more Dominican inspired Christmas dish. For the past 3 weeks I have been posting recipes that would be an excellent choice for your Christmas… Read More
A Love Letter: Edible Pastry Envelope
A love letter 5 years ago, Mr. B and I said I do in front of our family and loved ones in a beautiful chapel in my beloved Dominican Republic. Today, December 15… Read More
Banana Bread French Toast with Nutella Cream Cheese
I dream of calm mornings. Those bright sunny mornings where ray of lights hit my face waking me up late in the am with a kiss of sunshine. Where I then follow the… Read More
Phyllo Wrapped Yuca Gorgonzola Mash
As I try to come up with the best line possible to describe how wonderful this is I simply can’t and what is most frustrating is that the pictures I took don’t do… Read More
Pastelitos (Mini Empanadas)
Saturday we celebrated Little L’s first birthday party. I prepared a Dora inspired menu that included pastelitos. These were the most popular item on the menu. To take a look at what else… Read More
Little L’s First Birthday
Memory: according to Wikipedia, memory is the process by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved. The information we store will come from what we live and what we get to experience. We… Read More
Red Pepper Marmalade
Christmas time is approaching and besides waiting for the glorious day of Jesus Christ’s birth, many of us are extremely busy because this is the time when we tend to get involved in… Read More
Roasted Ruby Red Pork Soulder
Turkey time has passed and ideas for leftovers are probably not needed anymore so my focus from now until Christmas Eve is to give you food ideas for holiday entertaining, gift giving and… Read More
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Ginger Peanut Green Beans
My previous post was about pushing ourselves to get out of the routine and spice things up in our lives. Once more I want to stretch this thought and encourage you to be… Read More
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Warm Pancetta Vinaigrette and Walnuts
Wake up, go to work, go back home, eat dinner, time for bed and then do it all over again. What is the fun in that? Wake up, feed kids, watch TV, cook… Read More
Dulce de Leche Molten Cake
I am a dreamer and my dreams are big. I can see them in the sky and as far away you think they may be I, on the other hand, can almost touch… Read More
Shrimp Asopao
Hello HungryFoodLovers! It is Lunes Latinos! Can you tell how excited I am? I am really, really excited because today I will share with you a recipe that is made to do just… Read More
Blueberry Vanilla Bean Bread Pudding
Here is a recipe that brightens my day every time. It’s the kind of recipe that is perfect for the winter and tastes just like summer. I like that, I really like that… Read More
Chimichurri (Dominican Burger)
Before we dig into this Lunes Latinos recipe, I want to reiterate why Lunes Latinos was created. To: Keep my roots alive by cooking food my mom cooked for me. Share with you… Read More
