Merlot Braised Beef Short Ribs are luscious beef short ribs slowly simmered in a robust wine and tomato sauce until fork-tender. This one-pot meal is the ultimate comfort food, even better when served over mashed potatoes, creamy grits, or boiled pasta. *This is an update on a post I wrote in January 2020. The images…
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Mango Rosewater Paletas with Chamoy
Mango Rosewater Paletas with Chamoy are made with fresh mangos, floral rosewater, and a swirl of sweet and salty chamoy. It turns the popular Mexican snack, Mangonadas, into a handheld frozen treat. Made with is swirled into it. Top yours with salty, spicy tajín, or leave them plain. You’ll love how great these fruit pops…
Mashed Potatoes with Dill and Sour Cream
Mashed Potatoes with Dill and Sour Cream are floury, smooth potatoes combined with fresh, vibrant dill and tangy sour cream. They have the beloved flavor of sour cream and onion chips, and I didn’t even mean to do that! These mashed potatoes are so good that you won’t even ask for gravy. You’ll love serving this side…
Spicy Pineapple Paletas
Spicy Pineapple Paletas have a hit of spice from fresh jalapeño peppers blended together with honey-sweet pineapples. These paletas are refreshing and perfect for the warmer summer months or to share at your next Cinco de Mayo party. *This post is an updated version of an article I posted in March 2017. New pictures, clearer…
Braised Cabbage with Bacon
Braised Cabbage with Bacon is a side dish of flavorful, tender green cabbage made even tastier with crisp, thick-cut bacon. This recipe tastes like it was braised all day, but it takes less than an hour to prepare. It’s the perfect recipe to serve with your favorite entrees or even on its own. What is…
Tres Leches Paletas
Tres Leches Paletas are a frozen treat with the flavors of the popular Latin American tres leches cake. This recipe is made with three kinds of milk, just like the original dessert, and flavored with almond extract. Your Cinco de Mayo party isn’t complete without them. *This recipe was published in May 2017. The article…
Brioche Rolls
If you’re looking for an alternative to boring yeast rolls, might I tempt you with my wares? These Brioche Rolls are buttery, rich bread rolls with a fluffy interior and yeasty flavor. Your dinner table won’t know what hit it. These rolls are a great addition to your holiday menus or to serve at your…
Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
Chocolate Tres Leches is the decadent chocolate version of a cherished Latin American cake dessert. Chocolate sponge cake replaces plain in this version, and the fluffy confection takes a dip in a chocolaty malted milk bath before being smothered in light, airy chocolate whipped cream. This luscious dessert is going to be the star at…
Puff Pastry Dough from Scratch
Puff Pastry, feuilletage or pâte feuillettée in French, is a light, flaky pastry of a laminated dough made with layers of butter and dough. It is the base for desserts like napoleons, pastries like Quesitos or fruit turnovers, and savory recipes like beef wellington and cheese straws. In this tutorial, I’ll teach you everything you need to know to achieve…
Toasted Coconut Cake
This Toasted Coconut Cake has fluffy coconut cake layers sandwiching a toasted coconut pastry cream. The cake gets a generous layer of coconut buttercream before being shrouded in more toasted coconut to make it even nuttier. Coconut lovers will love the cake’s tender crumb and flavor. If you’re in the market for a unique version…
