Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Pickled Peach Appetizer Skewers | Hello, peach season! Now that we’ve moved a little closer to Georgia, we can enjoy fresh, juicy peaches for a longer amount of time. And we intend to take full advantage. When is peach season? Even though you can generally find peaches year round, the peak season…
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Walking Tacos with Chorizo and Tangy Slaw
Walking Tacos with Chorizo and Tangy Slaw | I love chips! Sometimes I crave food more because of the texture than the flavor and crispy is one of my weaknesses. Give me a nice golden brown breading, a crisp pepper, or an almost burned edge and I’m a happy camper. And at parties? If you…
Sweet and Sour Prune Candy
This post was sponsored by the California Prune Board. All opinions expressed on my site are my own. Sweet and Sour Prune Candy | Do you have a favorite candy that takes you back to childhood no matter how many candles are on your birthday cake or where you are when you eat it? Maybe…
Paprika Chicken with Israeli Couscous Chickpea Salad
Baked Paprika Chicken with Israeli Couscous Chickpea Salad | If you’re like me, sometimes you get in a dinner time rut. Especially when it comes to chicken dinners. You probably have your favorites you come back to again and again when staring down the empty refrigerator wondering what to make. Or wandering down the grocery…
Elote Corn (Mexican Street Corn)
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…
BBQ Rubbed Pork Chops and Peaches
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 of…
Croquetas de Jamón | Ham Croquettes
Croquetas de Jamón | If you like your treats crispy on the outside with a savory creamy center I have the perfect treat — croquetas de jamón. These ham croquettes are delicious, addictive, and pretty awesome. When I was a teen living in Puerto Rico, there was a small shopping center behind the subdivision where…
Guava BBQ Chicken Thighs
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…
Chuleta Frita (Puerto Rican Fried Pork Chops)
Disclosure: I’ve partnered with the National Pork Board to share this information with you. The graphics shared are courtesy of pork.org. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Chuleta Frita (Puerto Rican Fried Pork Chops) | All of my life, pork has been my number one love language. But there is one cut that gets way…
Habichuelas Guisadas | Puerto Rican Beans
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…