Who would have thought blogging could have taken me to so many interesting places and led me to connect (and reconnect) with so many fascinating people! I have made wonderful liaisons in the blogosphere with fellow foodies from all over the world (Australia, Europe, South American, Caribbean, mainland USA, etc.) Locally, I have connected with…
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Chicken Sandwich Filling
I make this sandwich filling as a tasty and satisfying alternative for lunch on fishing day trips and picnics. Also, I like to make smaller tea sandwiches for a girls lunch or a snack for a birthday celebration. Last year, the husband of one of my closest friends from childhood surprised her on a Sunday…
Piñón de Plátano Maduro
I want to introduce to you the “Caribbean Lasagna”! Tiers of fried ripe sweet plantain strips, picadillo (cuban style ground beef) and mozzarella that is baked until golden brown. The mix of sweet and savory is absolutely perfect! A great alternative for boat trips, picnics, feeding large groups and easy make ahead meals. It goes…
Eggs in a Nest
If you have been following this blog, you already know we are “boat people”. I grew up spending many weekends and vacations on my father’s boat. The freedom and liberty you feel while navigating the ocean is exhilarating as well as therapeutic. There is something about being in contact with nature, on the open water…
Sweet Pie Dough
This sweet pie dough recipe is the best I have found so far. Relatively easy to make, consistent results and so good!!!!!!! I have been reading Cook’s Illustrated magazine for many years. I find this magazine’s detailed recipes, tips and experiments full of valuable information as well as fun. If you haven’t had the chance…
Balsamic Strawberries
The first time I tried these amazing strawberries, I was about 13 years old. It was at my friend Elena’s house, where Ena, her mother, would prepare them for us as a dessert. At that moment, they were going through a difficult time of mourning and loss of their father after a long debilitating illness….
Arroz con Pimientos
My sister in law Frances is an expert at improvising in the kitchen. For more times than I can remember, I have seen her juggle in the kitchen to feed a large group of unannounced guests with delicious homemade meals. This rice is inspired in one of her trademarks. She makes it in a rice…
Arroz con Amarillos
Arroz con Amarillos is nothing more than my Arroz con Cilantro recipe with fried sweet plantains, but boy, what a difference they make! YUMMY! Savory and sweet in every bite! Plantains can be cooked green or ripe. Amarillos (what ripe plantains are called in Puerto Rico) or plátanos maduros (like they are called in other…
Savory Chicken Pie
I know this might not be a pretty dish to photograph, but trust me it is very good. We all want to make recipes that are both tasty as well as convenient. This recipe is inspired by my brother’s mother in law, Inés. A few years ago, I went to visit my brother and she…
Arroz con Cilantro
I’m back!!!! As you may have noticed, I like all kinds of rice. When I started to make this recipe a long time ago for a Mother’s Day Celebration in my house, I chose to make it with parboiled rice because it is the best rice to use when cooking for a large group of…