Charcuterie Boards 101
"Charcuterie Boards" is a term used to refer to a board that is filled with cured meats, cheeses, veggies, nuts, olives, dried fruits,...
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Pasta Carbonara
I live for pasta; I could honestly eat it every day, especially Carbonara. This Roman dish made with egg, hard cheese, cured pork, and...
Almond Pavlova Cake with Dulce de Leche, Whipped Cream & Strawberries
I am so excited to finally share this recipe with all of you. I have been testing this dessert for quite some time now and finally...
Air Fried Falafel
Prep time: 3hours - Cook time: 30minutes - Total time: 3 1/2 hours Servers: 4 ppl Ingredients: 1 (15.5 ounces) can chickpeas 1/2 cup...
Serenata de Bacalao (Puerto Rican Codfish Salad)
This recipe is another gem from my great-grandma's recipe box and I am so excited to share it with all of you! On my beautiful island of...
Blistered Shishito Peppers
If you are new to the shishito pepper, they are mild, sweet, thin little peppers. Once they are blistered and charred, they turn into the...
Strawberry Frosé (Frozen Rosé)
Summer is technically over but, I live in Puerto Rico where the average temperature is 80°F year-round. Meaning it is Frosé season the...
“Gluten-Free” Mini Cheese Popovers
These mini popovers follow a very similar recipe to Brazilian cheese bread called “Pão de Queijo”. I got the inspiration from the back of...
Blueberry Clafoutis
Julia Child was one of my first idols in the kitchen. Her love, passion, and enthusiasm for food and cooking inspired me to become a Chef....
Lobster BLT
Prep time: 15min - Cook time: 20min - Total time: 35min Serves: 4ppl Ingredients: 2 ½ cup cooked lobster meat, chopped 1/4 cup...
Garlic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Burrata
I refuse to think that summer is over and the tomato season has ended. I am obsessed with tomatoes; I could eat them on their own every...
Spring Rolls with Spicy Mayo and Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 30min Total time: 30min Serves: 4ppl Ingredients: 7 oz cooked shrimp, imitation crab or lobster 1 pepper, seeded and thinly...
Best things to do in Barcelona, Spain
Out of all the places in the world I've visit, Barcelona holds a very special place in my heart. I live there for a year in 2016 while I...
Tuna Tacos with Pickled Jalapeño and Mango Relish
Prep time: 1hour 30min - Cook time: 15min - Total time: 1hour 45min Serves: 4ppl Ingredients: For the tuna: 8 ounces fresh ahi tuna,...
One-Pot Mushroom and Leek Pasta
This dish comes together in just one-pot. It’s a perfect combination of umami flavors, with savory mushrooms and lightly caramelized...
Pan con Tomate
“Pan con Tomate” or Tomato Bread is a traditional Catalan plate known as “Pa amb tomàquet.” It is considered a staple in Catalan cuisine...
Polenta Chips with Kalamata Olive Tapenade
Inspire by Chef Yotam Ottolenghi these polenta chips are a great alternative to parmesan crackers, and healthier! You can make them and...
Summer Steak & Tomato Salad
Prep time: 20min Total time: 20min Serves: 5ppl Ingredients: 1 pound “Churrasco” or skirt steak - cooked, chilled and sliced 1/4 cup...
Crispy Spanish Chorizo Hash with Truffle Aioli
It's no secret I love Spanish inspired dishes! So when I saw this recipe on my good friend's blog @ala.rovi I knew I had to give it a...
Travel Itinerary: Amsterdam in 3 Days
Amsterdam, the famous 17th century capital of Holland, known for its enchanting canals, beautiful houses, 'coffee' shops, and Red-Light...
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