Tabbouleh is a vegan Levantine salad of parsley, bulgur (or cracked wheat), cucumbers, and other fresh veggies tossed in a bright dressing. If you’re looking for an alternative (or new to you) salad recipe to serve alongside your entree, this is a winner. For those interested in a vegan main course, this tabbouleh salad is…
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King Cake with Cinnamon and Cream Cheese Fillings
Mardi Gras season is in full swing, and, as a result, people are clamoring for all things labeled “King Cake.” As always, I’m here to serve. I’ve updated this post in January 2022 with prettier pictures and more concise instructions. The cream cheese recipe is now made with powdered sugar to reduce the ooze factor. Not…
Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)
Arroz con gandules is a very popular Puerto Rican rice dish. Rendered pork fat and spices flavor the rice before the pigeon peas are added and the whole lot is steamed until fluffy and soft. You’ve probably seen, if not tasted, Arroz con Gandules if you’ve ever had the honor of being invited to a Puerto…
Caldo Santo (Coconut Seafood Stew)
Caldo Santo is a Puerto Rican coconut and seafood stew served during the Lenten season. The rich coconut broth swims with chunks of fresh and salted fish, shellfish, and tubers typical of Puerto Rican cuisine. Not only is it a filling soup, but its flavor is also mellow and creamy. This is a great one-pot…
Roasted Poblano White Queso Dip
This Roasted Poblano White Queso Dip is perfect for your next game day soiree. It’s mildly spicy, thanks to poblano peppers, and filled with great flavors from various cheeses. You’ll start skipping the jarred stuff once you see how easy this recipe is to prepare. *I published this post back in January 2019. I’ve since…
Sancocho (Latin American Meat and Vegetable Stew)
Sancocho is a meat and vegetable stew that’s common in Latin America. Each country has its own variation of the comforting recipe, but this one is a compilation of the lot of them. A beef stock base adds more flavor to this sancocho than using water alone. And a combination of meats and veggies assures…
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Sauce
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with a homemade cocktail sauce elevates the boring party appetizer to new flavor heights. You can make the savory spiced cocktail sauce days ahead. With help from the seafood counter, even the shrimp is an easy fix. This recipe will be the go-to starter for your soirees and parties. What is Shrimp…
Baked Brie Topped with Caramelized Onions
Baked Brie topped with Caramelized Onions sounds a bit decadent for your next cocktail or holiday soiree, no? I assure you, it’s as humble a starter as you can make. When you take creamy, nutty brie and load sweet, buttery onion on it, any effort it takes becomes well worth it. Those in the market…
Jamaican-Inspired Rice and Peas
If you’re in the market for a filling vegan side dish, you can stop searching now that you’ve found this Jamaican-Inspired Rice and Peas recipe. This filling, one-pot dish is great, even if you couldn’t care less about veganism. It’s made with fresh ingredients and only one that is processed. Be sure to pin this…
Jerk Pernil (Roast Pork Shoulder)
This Jerk Pernil is going to open your eyes and taste buds to a world of possibilities. Not only does this succulent roast taste like you’ve taken a trip to Boston, Jamaica, but it is also so straightforward you can make it for this weekend’s family dinner. I’ll walk you through the ins and outs…
