Shout-Out Sunday: Foodie Edition. Plus, a Sweet Christmas Recipe

Hello everyone! You know I can't remember the last time I posted a Shout-out Sunday. Do you? It was one of my favorite posts to do.  I'm hoping I can keep up with the Shout-out Sunday every week! If you have any suggestions, please feel free to email me! During the holidays, I tend to cook A LOT like so many other people.  I love to make traditional Puerto Rican foods such as arroz con gandules (rice and pigeon peas), pernil (pork roast), Flan (caramel custard) and Coquito (Puerto Rican … [Read more...]

Shepherd’s Pie – An Irish Dish Made Latina-Style (Sabroso Saturday)

Originally I posted this recipe before but since I'm all over the place today (kids and hubby are home) I don't have the time to put up my post for Sabroso Saturday that my friend Migdalia has created on her site. Enjoy my recipe and I hope you'll make it for your family one day! Shepherd's Pie - Latina-Style INGREDIENTS 5-pounds of potatoes (Russet or Idaho works great for mashing) 2-pounds of lean ground beef 1-bag/box of frozen mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, green beans, … [Read more...]

Where Latin Flair Meets With The Irish

I have a confession to make - I'm a Latina and I love food!  I can't help it. I love to taste and experiment with foods from other cultures and countries.  I love all types of foods from all over the world. What can I say, I'm a big time foodie! My top favorites are Italian, Chinese, Jamaican, Irish and Indian food.  My husband's brother-in-law is Irish and his mother is one of the best cooks I know and the sweetest women you'll ever meet too. She loves to cook and can make a mean Irish Soda … [Read more...]