Chuletas Guisadas aka Stew Pork Chops are an undisputed favorite in my house! To start, anything guisado is bound to be delicious because the flavors have had a chance to soak and develop. Not to mention, the sauce from anything guiso makes eating rice and beans all the more delicious! Chuletas Guisadas are no different. In fact, they’re in a…
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Cilantro Lime Chicken is one the tastiest and easiest chicken dishes that I make. It’s also a recipe that’s in heavy rotation because it pairs with so many different things. Sometimes the simplest of recipes are also the most versatile. Now the key to making this Cilantro Lime Chicken perfect each and every single time is using fresh ingredients! I…
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Yellow Spanish Rice aka Arroz Amarillo is one the biggest staples of Hispanic and Latin cooking! The saffron infused rice is out of this world and it’s no wonder that this yellow rice is a huge fan favorite! Now like many traditional Hispanic and Latin dishes, there’s a million and one ways to making this delight. All of which are…
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When you hear the words Vaca Frita and you get passed its literal translation of fried cow, you realize that this dish is actually the younger brother/sister to Ropa Vieja. Now while Ropa Vieja is the most popular Cuban Dish, Vaca Frita is the hipster and artsy younger sibling that everyone may or may not know about. Vaca Frita starts…
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The World’s Fare is coming back to New York City but this time as a food festival, which automatically makes my foodie heart sing. For a whole weekend, you get to sample the Diversity of NYC restaurants most of which are mom & pop shops. Not too long ago, I visited GFG Bakery and my mind was blown! They have…
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Congri aka Moro Negro or Moro de Habichuelas Negras is another fan-favorite traditional rice dish that I grew up eating. It’s a great way to use leftover beans– in fact, I highly recommend doing so. You can always use fresh beans or even canned black beans to make this rice but your results will vary. I personally think that the…
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Sopa de Auyama aka Dominican Butternut Squash Soup is one of my favorite soups to make and eat. It’s insanely easy, quick, delicious, and holds up well in the fridge. In fact, I love this soup so much that I use it as part of my meal prep almost every single week. Keep in mind, that I’m also obsessed with…
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Camarones al Ajillo aka Garlic Shrimp is such an easy yet flavorful dish to make. It’s honestly my go to whenever I don’t want to fuss around with too many pots and pans and whenever I want my dinner to be ready super fast! The beauty of this dish is that you can make it however you want. Feel free…