Recipes

  • roasted vegetable lasagna

    Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

    You won’t miss the meat in this delicious Roasted Vegetable Lasagna. It’s the perfect dish to make when you’re feeding a crowd and someone is a vegetarian. It doesn’t compromise on taste, so don’t be surprised when everyone starts serving themselves seconds. This Roasted Vegetable Lasagna is a labor of love. It takes time to…

  • coconut rum tiramisu

    Coconut Rum (Coquito) Tiramisu

    Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that layers espresso-soaked ladyfingers with sweet mascarpone cream, topped with freshly shaved chocolate or sifted cocoa powder. If tiramisu is on the menu at a restaurant, I’m ordering it no matter how full I am. It’s light and airy, making it the perfect after-dinner treat in any season. Tiramisu…

  • Baked Spaghetti

    Big Batch Baked Spaghetti for a Crowd

    Baked Spaghetti is the epitome of comfort food. It’s ooey-gooey cheesiness and red meat sauce warms the soul. To make it, you layer classic spaghetti bolognese with cheese and bake it for 30 minutes in the oven. The result is a delicious, lasagna-like pasta dish that will leave you wanting seconds and thirds. Baked Spaghetti…

  • pickled red onions

    How To Make Pickled Red Onions

    Pickled red onions add vibrancy to any dish in both taste and color. They’re best served as a part of a larger spread, especially with tacos or Mediterranean food. They add life to a salad and an acidic punch to truly anything you pair them with.  Pickled red onions are super simple to make. All…

  • mayo

    How To Make Homemade Mayo

    Did you know you can make mayo at home in under 10 minutes? Mayo, mayonnaise, whatever you want to call it is a pantry staple condiment we all know and love. It’s used as a spread on sandwiches and in many recipes like my Zesty Egg Salad. Mayo is an emulsion of oil, egg yolk,…

  • Spicy Salsa Verde

    From taco carts to fine dining restaurants, salsa verde is a staple at restaurants in Mexico City. This Spicy Salsa Verde is fresh and hot, making it the perfect topping for any Mexican dish, especially tacos. Salsa verde translates to “green” sauce because of its bright green color. It’s packed with greens including tomatillos, Serrano…

  • Chicken Tinga

    Spicy Chicken Tinga for Tacos

    Spice up your taco night with this Spicy Chicken Tinga recipe. Shredded chicken is cooked in a spicy red chipotle sauce to create the perfect taco filling. A protein like this Spicy Chicken Tinga is the foundation for a delicious taco. The Spicy Chicken Tinga can be the star of the show in a build-your-own…

  • egg salad

    How To Make A Zesty Egg Salad

    Bring the taste of a deli egg salad home with this simple Zesty Egg Salad recipe. Egg salad can be made in so many different ways but its basic ingredients are hard-boiled eggs, herbs, and mayo.  This Zesty Egg Salad recipe adds watercress and lemon to punch up the flavor. It makes for a delicious…

  • eggs benedict

    Classic Eggs Benedict for Brunch

    Eggs Benedict takes home the award for the most quintessential brunch dish. If it’s on the menu at brunch, there’s a good chance I’m ordering it. Impress your guests with a fancy brunch at home with this Eggs Benedict recipe.  The key to a delicious Eggs Benedict is perfectly poached eggs and a well-made hollandaise…

  • tostones

    How to Make Crispy Cuban Tostones

    Tostones are crispy fried green plantains with an irresistible taste and crave-worthy crunch. Eating a tostone is like grabbing the first chip from a bag, you can’t have just one. Tostones are a staple in Caribbean cuisine, especially Cuban food. They’re typically served as a side, making them the perfect companion for Latin dishes like…