Cream Cheese Frosting goes well with Carrot Cake or Red Velvet Cake. I think it is also a great filling for pastries, muffins or to accompany or layer quick breads. Its so easy to make and you can prepare a few days ahead of time and refrigerate. Enjoy! Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 2, 8 ounce…
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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…
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…
Arroz con Garbanzos y Chorizos
One of my favorite combinations is Garbanzo (Chickpeas) and Chorizo. The flavors just go so well together. I like them sautéed with some garlic and onions, stewed with tomatoes or in stewed rice like in this recipe. Make sure you use cured Spanish Style Chorizo which has Spanish Sweet Paprika that gives its distinctive color….
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…
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…
Apple-Almond Tart
Although I live on an island, its hard to find a beachfront restaurant (outside of a hotel) in San Juan due to urbanization as well as construction restrictions. I adore and respect everything about the ocean and can’t imagine a nicer way to celebrate a special occasion than with lunch or dinner on the beach…
Annatto Oil (Aceite de Achiote)
Annatto, the seed of a fruit, is used to give natural color and flavor to certain foods. It is also used to make products like lipsticks and insect repellent. Annatto or “achiote” originates from Brazil, but today it is also popular in other countries in Latin American and Asia. It is soluble in water and…
Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe Ideas Here are some ideas of dishes you can make with your Thanksgiving leftovers: Turkey Tacos– Make delicious turkey tacos by shredding leftover turkey meat. Add chopped lettuce, cheese and sour cream and of course your favorite hot sauce! Sweet Potato Flan– Add 1 cup of your leftover Sweet Potato Casserole (no…
Ropa Vieja
Ropa Vieja, which means “old clothes” in Spanish, is one of the recipes people ask me for the most. Years ago, I used to have at hand index cards printed out with my recipes for Risotto Milanese, Mascarpone Cream Sauce, Marinara Sauce and Ropa Vieja, so I didn’t have to write the recipes over and…