Cream Cheese Frosting is a versatile topping for your favorite cakes, sweet rolls, or cookies. It has a creamy, slightly tart, flavor. I think it’s a great frosting for decorating cakes because it holds its shape. Other cream cheese frostings can be fickle beasts. At times they can be cooperative. Other times, they melt all…
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Honey Cheesecake with Baklava Crust
Let’s face it, these days we all have some extra time on our hands. Even I, a work from home, homeschool (not quarantine school) mom of teenage twins, have a bit more time on my hands. So, while we’re confined to the four walls of our homes, why not explore new recipes? This week, go…
Vitamin C Bomb Smoothie: Drink to Your Health
Vitamin C Bomb Smoothies are probably the tastiest way to increase your daily intake of vitamins. I mean, without that nasty, vitamin-y after taste, that is. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is friend to very few chefs, and I’m no exception. Personally, I think they involve themselves in too much of our day-to-day…
Pineapple 101: the Efficient Way to Cut a Pineapple
It may seem very basic, but there are many out there who don’t know much about Pineapples. More importantly, they’re unsure of the correct way to cut a pineapple for using in their favorite recipes. While it may seem to be a cumbersome fruit to handle, I’m going to show you the most efficient way…
Habichuelas Guisadas (Puerto Rican Stewed Beans)
Habichuelas Guisadas (stewed beans) is another staple in the Puerto Rican- nay! Hispanic- diet. I don’t know of a Latino family that didn’t have beans on their table on a regular basis. During this time of chaos and lean pickings at the supermarket, this is a recipe you can rely on. What are Habichuelas Guisadas? Habichuelas guisadas are…
Arroz Blanco (Steamed White Rice)
I read an article on the internet that said more than half of the world’s population depends on rice for their daily caloric intake. Rice is an important dietary staple for many of the world’s cultures. For my family, in particular, it has been a part of most of our meals, yes, even breakfast. Many…
Grilled Cheese and Chocolate Sandwiches
You need to know something before you go turning up your nose at this Grilled Cheese and Chocolate Sandwich recipe: many Puerto Ricans drink hot chocolate with a chunk of cheese melted in the bottom. It’s just what we do. So, if you want to be all “intolerant” and whatnot, go ahead. You’re going to…
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
I’m going to yield to peer pressure and hand over this Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe for your St. Paddy’s Day dinner. I’ll explain why I’m doing this begrudgingly in a sec. Baking, instead of broiling, gives this a more appealing flavor. No one ever raved about how amazing a boiled piece of meat, after…
Fish and Chips for St. Paddy’s Day
While I’m a sucker for a banging Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe, I have to admit that it’s not Irish. Well, it’s Irish-American. However, if you ask someone from County Cavan how often they eat it, they’ll probably reply with a blank stare. For a traditional Irish meal, let’s make something they actually eat in…
Tartar Sauce at Home with 4 Ingredients
“Too easy!!” This phrase is commonly used in the Army. It means, “I am beyond capable of accomplishing this task because it isn’t overly complicated. HUZZAH!!” Soldiers have a way of making things efficient. They also have a way of being humorously sarcastic. While I could very well draw this Tartar Sauce recipe out to…
