Maria Campos 
Candied Pecans are one of my favorite things to make as a topping for my desserts. They are buttery, salty and sweet at the same time. More than a recipe, this is a good trick to get a healthy-ish snack or a crunchy topping for desserts, pancakes or oatmeal. You can store this candied pecan … Read more
Baked ricotta is an easy and elegant appetizer to serve along with crackers or bread. It’s a great addition to any cheese table. This is a versatile recipe that you can easily adapt to your liking. This recipe is the basic baked ricotta with herbs but you can add nuts, cherry tomatoes, olives and onions … Read more
Another energizing and nutritive smoothie recipe here in the blog. This apple banana smoothie is a naturally sweet and creamy smoothie that you can take as a complete breakfast. You may have noted that every week I’m doing more and more smoothies. I used to be skeptical about juicing but now I just love how … Read more
These BBQ Chicken Wings are a great excuse for using your slow cooker for really good party food. For me, chicken wings are the synonym of a great time with a friend watching some tv show or a game. There’s not better feeling than a couple of beers while eating some sticky and fall-off-the-bone chicken … Read more
Mug cakes are the easiest way to get a sweet craving under control. Learn how to make a basic vanilla mug cake in no time. This recipe requires ingredients that you can find in every panty. You can make it in less than 5 minutes and the only thing that you are going to use … Read more
Today I bring a Cuban recipe that has its own version in each Latin country. This Cuban palomilla steak is an easy go-to recipe that requires almost no prep and it’s super quick to make. Recently, I’ve started to include everyday Latin recipes on the blog and they have become my most popular recipes. When … Read more
This roasted tomato garlic soup will be your best friend for a lazy dinner along with a grilled cheese sandwich. This is a match made in heaven. I’m telling you this is a flavorful soup that is made from scratch. I know it seems like a low amount of ingredients. But that is the charm … Read more
Today I bring to you my favorite vacation recipe: Venezuelan fresas con crema. This is a scrumptious mix of fresh and season strawberries with Chantilly. Important disclaimer These are not the same as a Mexican fresas con crema. In Mexico, they use “crema mexicana”, which is way liquid than Chantilly. Also, they tend to mix … Read more
Let’s talk about the ultimate breakfast smoothie. This creamy and rich banana coffee smoothie has it all: banana (sweetness, vitamins, and potassium), coffee (energizing) and my secret touch … peanut butter (extra creaminess). You can drink a glass of this banana coffee smoothie and be satisfied for a good couple hours. I like it as … Read more
A good milanesa de pollo or chicken milanese is a no-fuss recipe that will save tons of weeknight dinners. This recipe is one of the basics of Latin cuisine. This recipe of the easiest ways to cook a chicken breast without being dull. A regular Venezuelan lunch usually includes some type of animal protein. When … Read more