As a banana bread lover, I can’t avoid falling in love with these protein banana bread muffins. They are a fluffier and healthier version of the classic banana bread. Check out my other banana bread recipes: Banana and chocolate chips bread Banana and nut bread Using the classic banana bread batter you can add as … Read more
These slow cooker apples with cinnamon are a spiced and buttery easy dessert that will warm your heart — and your belly. Apple and cinnamon, the ultimate comfort sweet flavor combination. It’s also one of my favorite ingredients to mix. My famous apple and cinnamon bread is just another example of my all-time affair with … Read more
Pastelitos de guayaba y queso (Guava cheese pastries) are one of the easiest and yummiest dessert recipes that I know. 4 ingredients + 15 minutes, quick and easy! There is not a flavor that is more representative of South American countries than guava. We live for guava juices and sweets. In Venezuela we even made … Read more
Crema Catalana is a Spanish traditional dessert often served during the Saint Joseph festivities. It is like a créme brûlée with a Spanish touch. What is crema Catalana? “Crema Catalana” or “crema tostada” is basically a custard cream infused with orange and cinnamon flavor. The “wow” factor of this traditional Spanish recipe is the hard … Read more
This blueberry orange bread is the ultimate spring coffee cake. It’s spongy, fragrant and fresh. I must say that this blueberry bread disappeared from my kitchen in less than 12 hours (we are only two people). I couldn’t go to the kitchen without a small slice and apparently my boyfriend neither. Orange + blueberries (or … Read more
Deep Fried Bananas only needs 4 ingredients and you can get it done in less than 15 minutes. Let’s talk about one of the most basic desserts that will save you on more than one occasion. Fried bananas are a classic recipe that gives you a crunchy banana that is soft and hot in the … Read more
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
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 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
Portuguese pasteis de nata is the most known Portuguese dessert and for a good reason. They are delicious mini tart filled with velvety custard. You can’t say that you visited Portugal, especially Lisbon, if you never ate a couple of “pasteis de nata” or “pasteis de Belém” with a cup of coffee. This dessert is … Read more