Chinese-Style Peanut Cookie
These plump little almond cookies are easy to make and call for ground peanuts, corn…
Puerto Rican Rice and Beans (Arroz con Gandules)
Afraid of rice so you use Minute® rice? Try this Puerto Rican style rice passed…
Sweet Almond Tamales with Pastry Cream
The masa of these tamales is a mixture of cornmeal and rice with chopped almonds. They…
Bruschetta with Roasted Sweet Red Peppers
This is a fast and easy roasted red pepper bruschetta appetizer that is colorful and…
Authentic Chicken Empanadas (Empanadas de Pollo)
My husband and I returned recently from a wonderful trip to Puerto Rico. While there…
Mushroom and Tomato Bruschetta
Try this mushroom bruschetta recipe for a wonderful appetizer before a pasta meal. It’s great…
Tex-Mex Chicken Tamale Pie
Indigenous people in Mexico make a version of this delicious pie with meat, chile peppers,…
Vegan Mofongo (Fried Mashed Plantains)
Mofongo is a fried plantain-based dish from Puerto Rico. It is typically made with fried…
Peach Brulee Burrata Bruschetta
A slice of toast with a schmear of Burrata is already a beautiful thing, but…
Gorditas Mexicanas
I grew up eating this delicious “antojitos Mexicanos” you can make out of beef or…
Homemade Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning
This seasoning is a staple to have in a Puerto Rican kitchen, but sometimes hard…
Pablito’s Chicken Tacos
Make Pablito’s Taqueria homemade tortillas and delicious chicken taco filling with sauteed kale and sorrel…
Caprese Garlic Bread
I made this caprese garlic bread because just about everybody loves crusty garlic bread. And…
Horchata de Arroz (Rice Drink)
Refreshing rice drink with a hint of cinnamon. This version does not need to be…
Grandma’s Gorditas
One of my favorite dishes that my grandma has taught me how to make. After…
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
This bruschetta al pomodoro recipe is a great summer appetizer featuring fresh tomato salsa on…