I remember when I was a little girl, my father would always add Pique (Puerto Rican Hot Sauce) to his rice and beans. He said the heat of the Pique would enhance the flavor of the beans and give it a spicy kick. As a little girl, I could not stand the heat, it was way too spicy for me but now that I'm older, I love spicy foods. I especially love eating beans spiced with a dash or two of Pique just like Papi (Dad). My son, who's 14, has been adding Pique to his foods since he was about 5 or 6 … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting (Courtesy of Paula Deen)
February 12, 2011 by 7 Comments
What is the color of Valentine's Day? Red, right? Red signifies passion and love. It's also the most popular color for roses during Valentine's Day too. It's another way to say "I love you" to that special someone. For this week's Sabroso Saturday, I chose a well-known recipe from Paula Deen for Red Velvet Cupcakes. She's a true Southerner and her recipes are delicious. If you haven't tried Red Velvet cake, it's scrumptious. It has a slight note of chocolate throughout and it's very … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: Latina-Style 5-Ingredient Pasta & Chicken
February 5, 2011 by 17 Comments
Happy Sabroso (Tasty) Saturday everyone! (Sabroso Saturday was created by Ms. Latina as a blog hop where everyone can join in on the fun and bloggers can post their favorite recipes on the web.) This past week, my husband and I got in the kitchen (yes, we cook together sometimes without killing each other!;)) trying to decide what to cook for dinner. I tend to cook the same thing over and over; rice, beans and meat or fish but sometimes it can get tiresome and boring, just ask my … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: Twice-Baked Potato Bites (Sabroso Saturday)
January 15, 2011 by 5 Comments
I recently wrote about I Can't Believe It's Not Butter (ICBINB) and how healthy it is compared to regular butter and oils. Since then, I have cooked many meals with ICBINB and I love it. My family and I are hooked! It's taste delicious, it's creamy and it's low in fat. My favorite quick and easy recipe is to spread ICBINB onto warm toast and dash a little cinnamon on top with a cup of coffee and a piece of fruit like an apple or a pear. The combination pairs wonderfully for a fast and easy … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: Puerto Rican-Styled Pepper Steak
January 8, 2011 by 44 Comments
Thank goodness the holidays are over and done with. Aren't you glad? I'm so over Christmas, the tree, the lights, the food (well almost) and all the gifts. All the hoopla is now gone from my system. Now it's time to concentrate on something I haven't done in a few weeks and that is to post my succulent recipes. I know you all have been waiting. ;) Last night I made one of my family's favorite dish -- Puerto Rican-Styled Pepper Steak. It's an easy recipe that I created with the help of my … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: Festive Snickerdoodle Cookie & Cocktail Recipe
December 11, 2010 by 13 Comments
Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices of all. If it contains cinnamon, I'll try it. I add cinnamon to almost anything with sugar. I add it to my coffee, pancake batter, teas, cornbread, cakes, ice cream and even hot chocolate. The smell is divine and so is the color. You know my living room walls were painted a cinnamon color because the name of the color was, you guess it, cinnamon. My husband says I'm obsessed but it's ok. I can live with that. At least its good for you. ;) I found … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: Bistec Encebollado (Steak & Onions)
December 4, 2010 by 13 Comments
I remember visiting my grandparents every weekend when I was a little girl. I was always filled with excitement when I knew we were going over. My grandparents were my parent the first 3 months of my life because my mother got very sick after she had me. I guess you can say that is the reason why I had a special bond with them -- not because they are my grandparents. My abuelo (grandfather) was the chef of the house. He would always create the tastiest meals ever. Everyone would come … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: Guineos En Escabeche (Sabroso Saturday)
November 27, 2010 by 28 Comments
When I was pregnant with my son, I didn't get too many cravings but when I did, let me tell you, they were very strong. They were so strong that it was all I thought about. I wasn't that "crazy" pregnant woman that would send her husband to the store at 3 in the morning to get chocolate or whatever the craving was. I was patient, in a way. I did drink milk every single day because that was one of the things I craved and it was not because it was good for me or the baby. The one thing that … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: Sausage Stuffing (Sabroso Saturday)
November 20, 2010 by 16 Comments
I've been thinking about what to write for my Sabroso Saturday post all week long. Since I like to post easy recipes that anyone can do, I decided on the sausage stuffing that's equally delicious and very easy to make. This year will be my 7th year making it. My family and I can't wait to eat it. When it comes to stuffing, I don't really like too much going on in the stuffing like apples, oysters or even mushrooms (blah!). I'm not too fond of boxed stuffing either -- it's way too salty. So … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: Flan Cheesecake (Sabroso Saturday)
November 13, 2010 by 1 Comment
When the holidays come around, I crave anything that is rich and creamy like cheesecakes and flans. I came across this recipe while browsing through one of my favorite sites, Pioneer Woman. She's a great photographer, a mom and her recipe photos are just amazing. She has tons of recipes but for some reason, I always go to her dessert archives first. As soon as I saw the recipe for a caramel pumpkin gingersnap cheesecake, I told my husband I have the prefect recipe for Thanks giving (this … [Read more...]
