A huge thanks goes out to Jai from Mami's Time Out for giving me that extra push to post more on the blog! Go check out her fabulous blog on the link. I can honestly say that I am overly obsessed with cooking shows. Whether it's from the Cooking Channel, Food Network or even YouTube, I can watch food shows all day, everyday. I love to watch people cook. It relaxes me and it justs puts me in a zen mood. I even have a few chefs that I can watch all day long too. They include: Bobby Flay, Giada … [Read more...]
{Easy Recipe} Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish Grill
April 29, 2015 by 7 Comments
My husband and I discovered Bonefish Grill a few months ago after I received a gift card from one of the PR agencies I did work for. After our first visit, we were hooked! The ambiance, the food (OMG - the Bang Bang Shrimp was our favorite!), the wine and the service. Everything was spot-on! We've visited twice after and we can't wait to visit again real soon. In the mean time, while we wait for our next date night, I decided to look for a copycat recipe online and boy did I find a … [Read more...]
{Recipe} Celebrate Easter with Chex Cereal! #ChexMagic
April 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Thank you for supporting New York Chica Easter is a couple of days away and I've been scrambling to figure out what our Easter meal will be. My husband wanted something different like a stuffed pork loin or a casserole of some sort. I think I'm going towards a more traditional Puerto Rican menu this year. Simple and delicious. I was thinking some deviled eggs for an appetizer, roast pork (pernil), arroz con gandules (rice and pigeon peas) and potato … [Read more...]
{Easy Recipe} How to Make Yummy Gluten-Free Pancakes
February 9, 2015 by 8 Comments
I'm still trying to get used to the texture of anything gluten-free. If you're a bread and pasta type of person (I'm more of a bread person!), you know the texture I'm talking about. Gluten is a wonderful thing. It keeps breads soft and helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds food together. I was diagnosed with Graves' disease in 2006 -- a year after I had my daughter. Graves' disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones … [Read more...]
Tips For Your Game Day Party with Chex™. Plus, a Giveaway!
January 30, 2015 by 46 Comments
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Are you ready for some football? I know what I'm ready for -- I'm ready for some Superbowl Food! Who's with me?? I don't know about you but for me, Superbowl night means food, family, friends, commercials and more food! Unfortunately, I do not have a favorite team this year so it's all about the snacks. We're gearing up to Sunday night with some Chex™ cereal. Chex™ gave us some wonderful ideas for making the best snacks to feed everyone. I … [Read more...]
Shout-Out Sunday: Foodie Edition. Plus, a Sweet Christmas Recipe
December 14, 2014 by 2 Comments
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...]
Easy Recipe & a $100 Giveaway: Let Boston Market Cater Your Family Meal This Holiday Season #HolidayExperts
November 20, 2014 by 52 Comments
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in conjunction with Boston Market. All opinions are always my own. Thank you for supporting New York Chica. Did you know that Boston Market served more than 1 million people last Thanksgiving, and expect to serve more than 1 million again this year? That's right folks, many families are opting out of cooking and letting Boston Market cater their family meal this holiday season. If you're planning on cooking a feast for your family like I am and forget … [Read more...]
{Easy Recipe} Puerto Rican Turkey Hash
November 5, 2014 by 12 Comments
Hey everyone! It's been awhile since I posted one of my recipes here on the blog so here it goes. It's a good one people! ;) Today I had planned on making a pasta dish with ground turkey but as soon as I got home, I really didn't feel like eating anything with pasta. Instead, I came home wanting a delicious plate of rice and beans with a good seasoned meat dish but all I had on hand was a pound of ground turkey. I asked myself, "What can I make with ground turkey that would go well … [Read more...]
Pizza Fridays & A Movie with @Netflix | Plus, A Recipe! #StreamTeam
September 19, 2014 by 7 Comments
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Netflix as a part of my participation on the Netflix Stream Team. All opinions are always my own. Years ago, I declared Fridays to be Pizza Fridays. It helps the whole family unwind, relax and get ready for a busy or a lazy weekend. It also helps me stay sane especially since I don't have to break my brain to find out what we're going to eat. It has become our family tradition. ;) I don't know about you but some days I just don't feel like cooking, … [Read more...]
Kindness Can Be Magical. @Netflix #StreamTeam
August 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Netflix as a part of my participation on the Netflix Stream Team. All opinions are always my own. Back-to-school season is a great time to reinforce the life lessons that are taught outside the classroom. Stuff like sharing, kindness, understanding and acceptance is what makes us who we are when we get older. Teaching the values of kindness and acceptance are as important as any academic learnings. This month, we're taking a cue from Derek - star of … [Read more...]
