Asopao de Pollo |This chicken and rice soup is Christmas for me. Not the Christmas meal by any means but the Christmas season. In Puerto Rico, this is the soup that was traditionally served at parrandas. And it continues to be a staple at parties and get togethers. What is a parranda? You well may…
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Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings | Can you believe that I had never made chicken and dumplings before today? It’s not really something they make back home in Puerto Rico, and I wasn’t introduced to the dish until I was a kid living in Georgia. The first time I tried chicken and dumplings was…
English Muffin Bread Recipe
English Muffin Bread | Today I’m sharing a recipe from one of my favorite friends, fellow podcast host, and food writers, Rebecca Lindamood of Foodie with Family. In her latest cookbook, Ready, Set, Dough!: Beginner Breads for All Occasions, she shares tips on all things bread making. If you’ve spent more than a minute on…
Announcing! My Plate is Always Full Podcast
Hi everyone! I am so excited to announce a new project that I am doing in partnership with my dear friend Rebecca from Foodie with Family. We are friends, former chefs, and food bloggers who LOVE to talk about food. So we decided that a podcast would be the perfect excuse to get together,…
Pinchos de Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken Skewers)
Pinchos de Pollo | As I write this, I am sitting on a plane on my way home to Puerto Rico. I am so excited to visit my beautiful little island, spend time with family, and eat all the food. And if there is one thing Puerto Rico does well, it’s food. Especially street food….
Puerto Rican Stewed Beef Tongue (Lengua de Res Guisada)
This post was sponsored by Rumba Meats. All opinions expressed on my site are my own. Puerto Rican Stewed Beef Tongue (Lengua de Res Guisada) | When I was very young, we used to spend summers in Florida with extended family. And I remember that, during one of these visits, I had my very first…
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart | One of the best parts of summer, by far, is the availability of fresh, in-season produce. There’s nothing like tomatoes that have spent the warm months growing in the sun and ripening to peak perfection. Summer tomatoes make the imports from the grocery store taste sad and acidic in…
Piragua de Crema (Cream Shaved Ice)
Piragua de Crema (Cream Shaved Ice) | I am so excited about this series! Every Saturday over the next ten weeks, I will be sharing a new homemade piragua flavor. And there are so many options. You can choose cherry or berries, maybe citrus or more tropical spin. Light or decadent. The possibilities are endless….
BBQ Sous Vide Pork Belly
BBQ Sous Vide Pork Belly | Today I’m taking one of the best flavor combinations to the next level and using one of my all-time favorite cooking techniques. So basically it’s my best day ever in the kitchen. And the idea for this BBQ pork belly all started with my BBQ Rubbed Pork Chops with…
Honey and Mint Watermelon Sorbet Recipe
Honey and Mint Watermelon Sorbet Recipe | When I think of summer, I think of hauling a giant watermelon from the car into a party with loved ones. You’re outside, it’s hot, but nobody cares because the drinks are cold and the conversation is good. Today I’m setting out to capture the best parts of…