Shrimp mofongo is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that combines the flavors of mashed plantains, garlic, and olive oil with succulent shrimp. This dish is typically served as an appetizer or a main course, and is a popular choice at Puerto Rican restaurants. It is a perfect example of the fusion of different cultures that […]

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed by families for generations. It’s a budget-friendly, easy to make, and versatile dish that can be customized to suit any taste. While traditional meatloaf is made with beef, pork or a combination of the two, a healthier option is to use ground turkey instead. Ground […]

OK I don’t care what anybody says, salmon is a top tier fish. And this Tuscan butter salmon recipe really makes the best use of a fresh fillet of salmon. Looking for more recipes to make with a salmon fillet? Check out my pistachio crusted salmon recipe. So, what exactly makes a recipe Tuscan? I’m […]

A gourmet dinner that doesn’t call for any gourmet skills! You wouldn’t necessarily think pistachios and salmon would make a great combination, would you? Well, let me be the first one to tell you, they go very well together. Out of all the nuts I can think of, pistachio sounds like the best one for […]

This Honey Dijon Chicken Bake recipe is sooooo easy, when I tell you this is the perfect dinner for after a long day at work. The only real step is making the honey Dijon glaze, then it’s all the ovens work. I also know lots of people who struggle with making flavorful, healthy dinners. Especially […]

This is mango habanero chicken wings recipe is my favorite because it is a combination of sweet, fresh mango and spicy, earthy habanero. The flavors get perfectly balanced with the addition of lime and honey, so be sure not to skip that part! But seriously, as someone who is not the biggest fan of buffalo […]

This chicken fricasse is a French recipe that is so moist and so flavorful and is a minimal recipe, so it requires very few ingredients. I love making it to enjoy a simple elegant meal where the flavors of the individual foods I’m eating are able to shine. What do I need to make Chicken […]

A delicious way to twist up your traditional burger recipe! I’m not one to mess with a good ole staple in American cuisine: the burger. But, sometimes I get tired of eating the same flavors over and over again. So, the last time I wanted to make burgers with a twist, I looked in the […]

Pastelón is a dish traditionally found in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. However, just because the recipe is the same doesn’t mean the techniques are. In a traditional Puerto Rican pastelón recipe, you’ll find that they don’t mash their plantains. Instead of boiling and mashing the plantains, they slice the plantains long ways and […]

Jose Tejas, also known as Border Cafe, is literally my favorite restaurant ever. I go there for my birthday every year, whenever my mom comes to visit, and whenever I’m craving Mexican food. I’ve eaten a ton of things on their menu, but my favorite dish by far is Chicken Bandera. It’s simply an amazing […]

What the hell is a cotoletta? It’s the Italian word for cutlet. It’s essentially a slice of meat, with or without bone, dredged in egg, breaded, and fried with oil or butter. It’s often made with veal, but I grew up eating it with chicken. And let me tell you, my dad makes a mean […]

Tomato sauce is one of those things, like most things, that’s just so much better homemade. Now, this is by no means an authentic recipe. But, it is simple, quick, and delicious, so you can enjoy a nice plate of pasta even on a busy day. 1 can of tomatoes, a couple cloves of garlic, […]

I love Dominican food, and res guisada is one of my favorites. It’s hearty, comforting, and delicious, and it pairs perfectly with rice and beans to make La Bandera. La bandera, or the flag, is a the national dish of DR and it is matches the colors of the country’s flag and consists of rice, […]

Spicy crab roll is the favorite sushi roll of my friend from work. We work next to a couple sushi restaurants so we always order out while on shift. I can’t even tell you how many rolls I’ve eaten at work! I’ve tried many rolls in my day, but she put me onto the spicy […]

What the hell is a cotoletta? It’s the Italian word for cutlet. It’s essentially a slice of meat, with or without bone, passed in egg, breaded and fried with oil or butter. It’s often made with veal, but I grew up eating it with chicken. And let me tell you, my dad makes a mean […]

Patacon is the concept of using plantain as a substitute for bread. It’s a very satisfying way to switch things up once in a while. I have a recipe already where I show you how I make my Jibarito, which is very similar to this recipe. However, that recipe used salted green plantains while this […]

Quesadillas are one of my favorite things to make when I need to cook something quick and delicious! This recipe makes a pretty basic quesadilla that tastes so much better than any basic quesadilla. What makes this quesadilla stand out is the homemade chorizo filling! It’s made out of seitan, mushrooms, and walnuts and so […]

This recipe is a must try simply because of how flavorful the chorizo is! You practically forget you’re not eating the real thing lol. No but seriously, the combination of seitan, mushrooms, and walnuts creates a very believable meat crumble. The addition of onion, garlic, and jalapeno creates a tone of freshness and the long […]

Tostada is spanish for toasted, and in this recipe we are working with a corn tortilla that is fried, or toasted, to work as a plate for toppings. Refried beans are one of my favorite ways to use black beans, though this refried beans is traditionally made with pinto beans. This recipe for refried beans […]

I’ve said it once before and I’ll say it again. Homemade tortillas hit different. And that goes for tostadas as well! If you’ve never had a tostada let me put you on real quick. It’s essentially a raw corn tortilla fried in oil, making it crispy and kinda like a big, flat tortilla chip. You […]

This better than take-out chilli chicken has a healthy twist! We are substituting the chicken for seitan. Seitan is made from wheat gluten. Wheat gluten is a food made from gluten, the main protein of wheat. It is made by washing wheat flour dough with water until all the starch granules have been removed, leaving […]

Ropa vieja is the national dish of Cuba, but is also enjoyed in Puerto Rico, Panama, Spain, and the Philippines. Many don’t know this, but ropa vieja originated in Spain. It literally translates to ‘old clothes’ and the story goes that a poor old man once shredded and cooked his own clothes because he could […]

This patacon was is so delicious and satisfying! It’s a creative and out-of-the-box way to use plantain! I love eating plantains as a side but using plantains as the “buns” in this recipe was very different way to use this starchy vegetable I grew up eating throughout my childhood. A patacon, or a jibarito is […]

Gnocchi is a pasta made of potato. It’s kinda like a soft pasta dumpling. Take my word for it, it’s delicious. Truly one of a kind when it comes to noodle varieties. This is my favorite kind of pasta because it’s so filling! But gnocchi weren’t always the delicate, fluffy pasta dumplings we know them […]

This recipe is inspired by Greek dish called Keftedes. “Kofta is a family of meatball or meatloaf dishes found in the Indian subcontinent, South Caucasian, Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Central Asian cuisines. In the simplest form, koftas consist of balls of minced or ground meat—usually beef, chicken, lamb, or pork—mixed with spices or onions.” I […]

Sesame chicken is a dish you’d find in a Chinese restaurant, however it is not a very authentic Chinese dish. You won’t find battered chicken coated in sweet sauce and tossed in sesame seeds in China. Instead, you’ll find another dish with similar flavor profiles called La Zi Ji. It’s an authentic Sichuan dish that […]

Creamy, crunchy, classic vegan chicken caesar salad. Lately, I’ve had a deep love for wraps. They are just so fresh and satisfying, and you can fill them up with whatever your heart desires. In this recipe I’m going to show my method for making vegan mushroom chicken, vegan caesar dressing, and homemade croutons. The chicken […]