A few years back, during that Super Bowl where the Giants won and Madonna performed, I made these delicious mini bacon corn muffins, and they were a huge hit among my friends. The sweet corn muffins paired with the crispy, salty bacon make this delicious bite-size snack the perfect combination. They’re straightforward to make, too. Why You’ll Love This Recipe…
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Apple Pie Smoothie
It’s the beginning of a new year, and for many of us, that means resetting our diets after all the food fun from the holidays. One of the things I do to eat healthy is to prepare delicious smoothies with fruits, vegetables, and protein powder, like this apple pie smoothie, that boost my energy levels and that I can drink…
Continue ReadingBacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast
Juicy bacon-wrapped turkey breast rubbed with a fresh Dominican sofrito and roasted under a crispy bacon lattice. My family’s Thanksgiving favorite, ready in about an hour.
Continue ReadingCreamy and Easy Sriracha Aioli Recipe
What is Sriracha Aioli? Sriracha aioli sauce is a blend of mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice. Aioli is often used synonymously with mayonnaise as it’s defined as a mayonnaise made from olive oil and flavored with garlic. There are different types of aioli recipes out there such as rosemary aioli, chipotle lime aioli, or chimichurri aioli. In fact, the classic…
Continue ReadingDominican Beans (Habichuelas Guisadas)
In a Dominican kitchen, habichuelas guisadas are part of everyday life. They’re not complicated, they’re not fancy—but they’re essential. A pot of beans simmering on the stove usually means there’s rice nearby, something guisado cooking, and a meal that’s about to come together. This is one of those recipes that quietly holds everything together. It adds flavor, it brings comfort,…
Continue ReadingHow To Make Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice (Copycat Recipe)
Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice is one of the best sides on their menu. Here is my easy recipe for making it at home. If you’re a fan of Chipotle, then you may be familiar with their famous cilantro lime rice. This rice is a common favorite among customers in their burritos or burrito bowls. But we’re not here to talk…
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