As part of our yearly process to work on our relationship and remind ourselves of our commitment to each other, Emilio and I always try to get away during the weekend of our wedding anniversary, if only to sleep late, take naps, read, discuss our needs and wants and bring to mind what we love…
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Spinach-Artichoke Warm Dip
Super Bowl is coming up and football fans are getting ready to party! Here is an easy and delicious hors d’oeuvre or appetizer you can make for your guests. Bake in a baking dish or broil over bagette toasts to make bite sized portions. Also, makes a great crepe filling. Make sure you use fresh…
Pesto alla Genovese
The most popular kind of pesto originates in Genova in Northern Italy. It gets its name from the word “pestare” which means “to pound” in italian and its also the root of the word pestle. Its main ingredients are basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, parmigiano reggiano, salt and extra-virgin olive oil. In the traditional way…
Panettone Bread Pudding
We spent New Year’s in Miami since my husband’s cousin Anna was getting married on 1/1/11. During our stay in this vibrant city, my godparents invited our family over for brunch at their apartment on December 31st . It was a joyful afternoon in which we enjoyed their loving company and lively conversation. While remembering stories…
Antioxidant Berry Smoothie
I have never been a morning person. Ask my brothers who watched with glee during the late 1980’s how my father would splash my face with glasses of water to wake me up during high school, of course, after he had tried to get me out of bed for the 10th time! Thanks to him,…
Sweet Pie Cookies with Apricot Glaze
I’m the self appointed queen of leftovers! As I have mentioned in other posts, I don’t like to throw away food and really enjoy the creative process in the kitchen. Every year my kids and I bake homemade cookies for Santa Clause and truly, this year, Christmas Eve crept up on me without having bought…
Apricot Glaze
I love apricots, apricot juice, apricot chutney, apricot desserts and apricot preserves. I make my apricot glaze for pork loins, bbq pork chops, turkey, tarts (like my Apple-Almond Tart) and cookies. Also, amazing over brie cheese or with bleu cheese. Add a pinch of red chili pepper flakes and you have a delicious sauce for…
Frijoles Negros Cubanos
I regret to inform you that there are no short cuts or fast-track techniques to ease the process of making authentic and delicious Frijoles Negros Cubanos (Cuban Style Stewed Black Beans). However, rest assured, once you taste the outcome of this recipe, you will never again want to buy the canned black beans found in…
Tembleque
Tembleque (means jiggly in Spanish) is a typical holiday puertorrican dessert. Everybody loves Tembleque! Once again, my grandmother Ita makes the best one, but she is getting older and has not made it for a couple of years, so guess who has stepped in to make the holiday Tembleque…? This dessert is creamy, jiggly and…
White Bean Soup with White Truffle Oil and Pancetta Dust
A few months ago I got an e-mail from my friend Michelle R. asking me to cook some of my published recipes at a mother and daughter informal lunch in her new home. After discussing the menu and a convenient date for everyone to attend, the event finally took place a few days ago. My…