a little something to nosh on
Elote Corn | Corn season is here! Corn is never better than right now. I love sweet, fresh corn on the grill with charred crispy kernels. I especially love the versatility of corn. Grill it, shuck it for salads or dips, or toss it into your favorite cornbread recipe. And don’t get me started about…
Pork Chops and Peaches | I love pork in all shapes and sizes. Braised pork chops, fried pork chops, slow cooked pernil, a spicy malta pulled pork, and of course, ribs. There’s an entire collection on this website dedicated to my love language, pork. It is classically paired with juicy, sweet apples. But the combination…
Guava BBQ Chicken Thighs | I love to grill! Let me clarify, I love to prep food to give to Obed to grill. He loves to grill and it saves me some time, so it’s a win-win! We decided to embrace the warm weather and prepare our favorite grilled chicken recipe, guava BBQ chicken! I…
Habichuelas Guisadas | These Puerto Rican beans are a quick, easy, and comforting staple in a stew-like tomato sauce packed with flavor. After several requests and emails describing these Habichuelas Guisadas, I am finally posting the recipe. It’s not that I don’t like these beans. I love them! But I hadn’t thought to share the…
Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp | That’s right! It’s a throwdown. Me vs. The Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp. I dedicate this throwdown to my sister-in-law, who I once saw scarf down an entire order of Bang Bang Shrimp in 2.5 seconds, with my own eyes. And we have a long history with this…
Baked Rum Coconut French Toast (Coquito Baked French Toast) | Baked French toast soaked overnight in an egg and Coquito (Puerto Rican Coconut Nog) custard. If I could pick any meal to eat for the rest of my life, it would be brunch. (Let’s be real—as long as pork could be involved.) There’s nothing like…
The Best Classic Meatloaf Recipe | When I think of classic American dinnertime, for some reason, I think of June Cleaver in a dress, apron, and pearls. I think of avocado colored refrigerators and frilly window treatments. And, of course, there’s meatloaf on the table with mashed potatoes and creamed spinach or buttered peas. Whether…
Double Dark Chocolate Brownie Recipe | Who doesn’t want chocolate brownies with two forms of dark chocolate baked in? This double dark chocolate brownie recipe is rich, decadent, and the perfect mixture of fudgy and cakey goodness. What is it about homemade brownies that make them so beloved? They are the hallmark of slumber parties…
