These are some of my favorite recipes. You will find my take on some traditional items, old family recipes, my families favorites and some of my own making. Enjoy!
Recipes
Turkey Tacos
This dish is an easy and healthier alternative to the classic taco. It is full of vegetables and protein. It’s so fun to make with the whole family. You can put different toppings on the tacos according to what you like. Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 sweet onion…
Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
This dish is a nice refreshing twist on a classic lemonade. It goes great at parties because you can make a lot of it. The drink also has a long shelf life as long as it stays in the refrigerator. It is great in the summer at the pool as well. severing size: 1 pitcher…
Dessert Fruit Kabobs
This dessert is a nice refreshing summer dessert. I love it because it is super simple but it tastes delicious. This dessert is great for parties because you can make a lot of them in little time. They are also great because you can hold them easily in your hand. They are great for school…
Chicken & Vegetable Chinese Stir-Fry
This recipe is one of my go-to weeknight dinners. It is super easy and quick, and it’s a meal the whole family can enjoy. I love it because it is packed with lots of flavor, and it is a great for lunch the day after. Serves: 5-6 people Total Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20…
Grilled Summer Salsa
This dish is a great way to get all the nutrients you need. It can be served as a dip, a side dish or a snack. Also the salsa is great on tacos and salads. This dish is super refreshing on a summer day. Its great for parties, especially BBQ parties! Cook Time: 10 minutes Prep…
Cuban Pastelitos
This dish is my way of making the classic cuban pastelito. They are a classic pastry filled with guava. In some cases they can be filled with cream cheese or meat. Getting this recipe right took a lot of practice with my grandmother and experimentation. I like this dish because it tastes like I am…
Spanish Chicken and Rice
This dish is a traditional cuban dish. It is one of my favorites because it is so simple but delicious. I love to cook this dish with my grandmother.She was the one who taught me this family recipe. We have so much fun cooking it and eating it after. My whole family loves this dish…
Grilled Hanger Steak with Homemade Chimichurri Sauce
I love this recipe because it is super simple and it tastes great. It is perfect for large parties in the summer. Because this meat is super rich it pairs well with all the fresh herbs. It is super light and pairs well some a super simple salad. This recipe requires no talent and skill…
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Wilted Garlic Spinach
This dish is a super easy and quick side dish. It is healthy and it tastes great. It goes well with a heavy meat. Prep time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Serving size: 3-4 Ingredients 2 bunches of spinach 3 cloves of garlic ¼ cup of olive oil salt and pepper to taste Directions Boil water…
Seared Herb Lamb Chops
I love lamb chops. They are a great source of meat that are full of lots of flavor. These chops are super easy to make. They pair well with almost anything especially herbs. This recipe is perfect for serving a large crowd in the summer. And they don’t take much time of effort to cook.…
Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie with Crackers
This dish is a great twist from the original chicken pot pie. It’s great comfort food after a long cold day. It is one of me and my family’s favorite dishes that is super easy and fun to make. It is perfect for a week night dinner because it does not require a lot of…
Flaky Rosemary Sea Salt Crackers
These crackers are super simple and easy to make. They are great for soups and snacks. Plus they are so fun to make and your family and friends will be impressed with this dish. Prep time: 5-10 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Makes 27 crackers Ingredients puff pastry 3 tablespoons of chopped rosemary 1 teaspoon…
Cheesy Garlic Bread
This is a great dinner treat! I love garlic bread but you can’t have it all the time… so I love to enjoy this delicacy every once in-a-while. It is perfect to enjoy on a cold, long day. You can also store it in the fridge for lunch the next day (if there is any left…
Fried Vegetable Rice
This dish is great for lunch or dinner. It is super easy to make and delicious too!! You can add in as many vegetables to the rice as you want like carrots or broccoli. It’s a great way to get all your nutrients, but it tastes great too!! my Favorite thing about this dish is…
Grilled Salad
This recipe is one that comes from my aunts cookbook Simply Mexican. I love this recipe because it’s super unique. It is also super fun and easy to make. It is great for any barbecue or cookout. The grill gives it a nice smoky flavor and a different texture. It’s a great way to add…
Homemade Hard Taco Shells
These shells are super easy to make. The great thing about the shells are that they stand up by themselves so that they are easy to eat. They are wide bottomed so you can fill the tacos with meat and all the toppings! Ingredients 2 tablespoons of olive oil ½ a teaspoon of salt 8 tortillas Directions…
Warm Brie with Walnuts, Mushrooms & Honey
This is one of our traditional appetizers for big family dinners like Thanksgiving or New Year’s Eve. It is very flavorful and fun to share. It is filling so it is good to have while you are waiting for other food to cook. We like small crackers to accompany it. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook…
Sea salt Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are so fun to make with the whole family. They have everything you could possibly want in a cookie, a chewy center, crisp edge, and gooey chocolate chips😝🍪. However, the addition of salt helps cut all the fattiness of the cookie and helps all the flavors stand out. When I was inventing this…
Ricotta & Prosciutto Bagel Chips
This appetizer is super easy and simple to make. It does not require any skill nor cook time and can be made in 15 minutes. It has lots of fun flavors that are great for the whole family. I have been making this dish as an appetizer for at least 5 years and every time…
Extraordinary Hot Chocolate
This drink is a great twist on a classic hot Chocolate. The cinnamon really brings out the chocolate flavor – it gives a little somethings extra. And the evaporated milk is what elevates it to EXTRAORDINARY! cook time: 3 minutes Ingredients 1 cup of evaporated milk 1 cup of whole milk ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon…
Chocolate Balloon Bowls
These chocolate bowls are a super easy way to impress your friends. They are fun to make and they taste great. You can fill the bowls however you would like and get creative!! I love them with ice cream and fruit. Prep time 1-2 hours makes 10 Ingredients 10 balloons (small balloons) 2 packets of…
Tomato and Sausage Soup
This soup is a healthy alternative to the classic tomato soup. It also adds a protein which gives it a special sophistication. It is great on a cold day or for an easy lunch. You can make tons of this soup and it stores well in the refrigerator. Cook time: 20 minutes Prep time: 10…
B-B-B Burger
These burgers are great for the summer, especially at BBQ parties. They Taste great because you are seasoning meat, along with giving it flavor. I like to make all my burgers with these spices, they are always a huge hit. I made them the other day for some guests, and they loved them. You can…
Grilled Tomatoes and Burrata
This Appetizer is great for parties. The recipe is super adjustable so if you need to make more or want to change the tomatoes for a different vegetable, like eggplant, squash, or something else. I prefer to use the tomatoes locally grown in New York they are much juicer, and sweeter. I love to pick…
Home Made Crostini
Ingredients 1 baguette 2 tablespoons of butter melted salt and pepper Directions Set oven to 400 degrees Slice the baguette ¼ inch thick Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with the melted butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook in the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden-brown.
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