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…
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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…
Sandwich de Mezcla | Puerto Rican Party Sandwiches
Sandwich de Mezcla | It’s not a party in Puerto Rico without a hearty, cheesy sandwich de mezcla. Soft bread filled with a tasty spread makes for a delicious, portable addition to your table. When you’re planning for a big gathering, you want a variety of dishes that are easy, delicious, and portable, and sandwiches…
Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Basque Style Stewed Salted Cod)
Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Basque Style Stewed Salted Cod) | Curl up with a warm bowl of this bacalao a la vizcaina, a traditional Puerto Rican stewed cod with hearty potatoes, briny olives, and layers of flavor. Most coastal cultures have their own version of fish stew. It’s a tasty way to fill bellies, stretch pantry ingredients, and make…
Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp
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 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
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
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…
Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice | There are three kinds of chicken fried rice recipes in this world. The first is the one you get at some food court counters, the freezer section of the grocery store, or a random buffet that doesn’t know what it’s doing. It’s a little greasy and bland with…