What is adobo? This ingredient adds a wonderful flavor to so many dishes. Here’s everything you need to know about Adobo, an essential in Latin cooking! What is it, where it came from and how is it used? Adobo is both a seasoning and cooking technique. As a seasoning, it is omnipresent in Latin food. As a technique, thanks to…
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Guava BBQ Sauce
This sweet and tangy guava BBQ sauce is the perfect glaze for all of your grilled foods or dipping needs! Easy to prepare, it only takes 10 minutes to make and adds a wonderful flavor to meats. Vegan and gluten-free. Quite honestly, you can never have enough BBQ sauces, they are such an effortless way to liven up any meal!…
Continue ReadingGarlic in Latin and Caribbean Cooking
A quick guide to garlic in cooking and its connection to Latin and Caribbean cooking. Learn how to prepare, cook and store garlic for the best flavor and how to use it in cooking. Such a simple way to add flavor to all of your dishes! If you ask me what is the role of garlic in Latin cuisine, I…
Continue ReadingCaprese Salad (Insalata Caprese)
Quick, easy and delicious, this Italian caprese salad is perfect to serve as an appetizer or a side dish. Made with simple ingredients and finished with an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing, it’s ready to serve in less than 10 minutes. I’m not much of a salad person but there are always times when you want to accompany your meals…
Continue ReadingCozy Baked Apple Empanadas (Easy + So Good)
Flaky, golden empanadas filled with cinnamon-spiced apple filling—like handheld apple pie, ready in about 45 minutes.
Continue ReadingGrilled Chicken Skewers with Guava BBQ Sauce
These grilled chicken skewers are glazed in the most delicious guava BBQ sauce and they are sure to be the main star at any cookout this summer! Easy to make, they are ready to serve in 30 minutes. *This post has kindly been sponsored by Weber Grills. Many vacations have been canceled in 2020, but just because we’re hunkered down…
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