Seafood Rice (Arroz a la Marinera)
Arroz a la Marinera (seafood rice) is a must in my house. Yellow rice with shrimps, clams, squid, and scallops. A homemade dinner that taste like a Latin restaurant. This is one of those recipes that my family loves, especially when we have guests and we don´t want to complicate our lives and still surprise […]
Read MoreVenezuelan Arroz con Coco (Coconut Rice Pudding)
The popular Venezuelan Arroz con coco is the most important dessert for “Semana Santa”, which is like the Venezuelan version of Easter. We usually make a big batch of Arroz con coco or Arroz con leche for this holidays and we enjoy it as a family tradition. I must say that it’s pretty much the […]
Read MoreBaked Mostaccioli
Cheesy baked mostaccioli — or baked penne, baked ziti, etc — is super easy comfort food with an Italian touch. I like this version of the original recipe because I can take a few shortcuts and get a big pasta casserole — that can feed a crowd — in less amount of time. I use […]
Read MoreGallo Pinto Recipe
Gallo pinto is just fried rice with black beans. It may sound simple, but it has a lot of personality; onion, bell pepper and garlic “sofrito” that makes these beans shine. Despite that gallo pinto is literally translated as “spotted rooster”, this recipe is 100% vegetarian. This is a flavorful latin option for a meatless […]
Read MoreEasy Mushroom Risotto
This is the easiest and creamiest mushroom risotto recipe that I know. Risotto can be quite challenging for novice cookers but this recipe makes the process way more simple. I really enjoy earthy flavors that may seem so simple but turn out to be comforting to my palate. I learned to make this meal when […]
Read MorePasticho (Venezuelan Lasagna)
Pasticho is the Venezuelan version of Italian lasagna. Layers of pasta, bolognese sauce, bechamel, mozzarella cheese, ham and topped with a lot of parmesan cheese. A scrumptious, indulgent and filling dinner. Pasticho Sundays were my favorite days at my “Tia Meche’s” house — my aunt Mercedes’. And the recipe comes directly from my grandma. My […]
Read MoreEasy Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Pasta
This spinach and mushroom pasta is a super rich and healthier version of a regular alfredo pasta. What type of pasta is the best for this recipe? In case you didn’t know, there are some pasta types that work better for particular sauces — I didn’t know until recently. I highly recommend you to check […]
Read MoreCajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
Creamy and spicy shrimp and sausage pasta is one of the yummiest Cajun seasoned dishes that I’ve ever tasted. Easy and in less than 30 minutes! I’ve wanted to bring this creamy pasta recipe to the blog for so long and I just never got all the ingredients at the same time. Am I the […]
Read MoreChicken Macaroni Salad
This chicken macaroni salad is the perfect solution for a super duper easy lunch in almost no time. Macaroni salad (pasta salad in general) is one of the easiest ways to assemble a complete meal in one dish. You can add different ingredients to include different textures and flavors. You can use rotisserie chicken in […]
Read MoreSpinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Today I’ll bring an all-time favorite into my house. Spinach and ricotta cannelloni is a fancy-like dish that in reality is quite simple, yet it’s made to impress. I love all about this dish. Even here while I’m sitting writing this to you I can’t stop to drool over these pictures. I guess that I […]
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