Given the choice of pancakes, waffles or french toast for a Sunday brunch, I will always go with the latter one. French Toast or Pain Perdu (lost bread in French) has always been my favorite! Ever since I was a little girl, I have made this recipe. Yes, this same recipe… I prefer to use Challah bread…
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Pumpkin and Asparagus Risotto
During the beginning of the summer I received an e-mail from a social club we belong to promoting a culinary event called the Caparra Iron Chef. Participating members of Caparra Country Club would become the main attraction cooking for the judges and public in attendance during that night and compete among 4 different categories: rice/pasta…
Banana Bread
There are many fulfilling experiences someone can have in life and harvesting your own food is right there among my top 10. Unfortunately, I sometimes believe I have the record of having the worst “green thumb” in the world! I try to educate myself, read and learn from trial and error, but I admit, mostly…
Papaya-Banana Smoothie
My grandpa Abo has always been a great example of healthy living. No excessive drinking or smoking, eating super nutritious foods and always being an athletic guy, training every afternoon until his 80’s. His only weakness… SWEETS! For many years, he travelled the world representing Puerto Rico as part of the track and field team…
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
I have tried this dish several times at restaurants and private parties. One thing is for sure, I always love it! Satay refers to marinated pieces of meat that are grilled or barbecued and served with a spicy peanut sauce as a side. Its origins are found in Indonesia and is also a delicacy in…
Linda’s Carrot Cake
My friend Linda is one of the most organized and practical people I know. She is also fun and smart, a great friend, mother and wife who splits her time between family life and as an active member of the Board of Directors of Fundación Pro-Ayuda de Puerto Rico. A few months ago while we…
Cherry or Blueberry Topping
When it comes to ice cream, I tend to be a vanilla-flavor kind of gal. Nevertheless, I love to dress it up with fruit toppings, hot fudge, nutella, caramel or some sprinkles. During last week, we had our niece and nephew stay with us for a few days. I had fresh cherries and fresh blueberries…
Vanilla Buttercream Icing
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary an entrepreneur is someone who organizes, manages and assumes the risk of a business and enterprise. I come from a long line of entrepreneurs. My great-grandparents and great-ucles on my father’s side, like many other immigrants, came to Puerto Rico from Spain during the beginning of the twentieth century in…
Cupcakes
Cupcakes are one of my weaknesses. There are few things in life I can unashamedly say; “I simply can’t resist to having one… or two!” . For most of the other temptations in my life, I’m pretty much in control and can keep my cool. However, there are weak points in my human imperfection that, like…
Platanutres (Plantain Chips)
Once again I tell you, if you still don’t have a mandoline (cooking utensil), buy one soon or ask someone to give it to you for your next birthday, because if you want to make crispy Platanutres-Plantain chips-Mariquitas, you are going to need i! It is not only convenient and fast, but precise in cutting…