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At Sense and Edibility, I will teach you everything you need to know about cooking, baking, and cocktail-making through engaging, easy-to-follow recipes and witty sarcasm.

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A slice of lemon meringue cheesecake on a white on a yellow plate in front of a clear cake stand with the rest of the cheesecake on it. — Desserts

A serving of Concha Breakfast Bake on a white plate in front of a mug of coffee, a bowl of fresh fruit, and conchas. — Breakfast

The finished pernil is in a roasting pan. A hand grips the pan with a white and blue towel preview — Dinner

Horizontal overhead image of a pink octagonal bowl filled with Tabbouleh garnished with parsley. Naan is wrapped in light blue fabric next to the bowl. — Side Dish

A Puerto Rican dinner of arroz con gandules in a silver pot and shredded pernil on a white platter. A white bowl of chicharron is next to a white and orange striped towel.

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Pernil (Puerto Rican Roast Pork Shoulder)

Puerto Rican Pernil (Roasted Pork Shoulder) is a garlicky, succulent entree that is a must at celebrations, holiday dinners, and- for me- supper whenever I crave it. The most beloved part of the pernil, besides the aromatic, tender meat is the chicharrón or cuero. You might know it as pork rind or crackling. We could […]

Prickly Pear Mojito Recipe (with Homemade Prickly Pear Syrup)

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Streusel

Caribbean Steamed Cabbage

Coconut Rice (Arroz con Coco)

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Hi! I’m Marta Rivera…

…the chef and author behind Sense & Edibility—your virtual culinary academy.

My goal is to make restaurant-quality food approachable and enjoyable to home chefs all around the world. With my love of food photography, and my witty sarcasm, I try to create a warm environment that’s perfect for learning.

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