This colorful sausage rice or arroz con salchichas is one of the easiest ways to put together a dinner in less than 20 minutes. Also, it can be used as a fulfilling side dish. This recipe is widely popular in Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela. It’s a complete meal using only one … Read more
These bacon-wrapped little smokies are easy, quick and a crowd-pleaser. They are a hit in any party or social gathering. One of my favorites appetizer recipes. Only 4 ingredients! When it comes to finger food for a party I like my recipes as easiest as possible. In real life, I’m not a Martha Stewart that … Read more
Chorizo con huevos is an extremely easy Mexican breakfast. Easy-to-find ingredients, few steps and done in less than 10 minutes. A family favorite breakfast idea. This recipe yields for 2 – 3 people, but it can be easily doubled with no problem. The ratio is 5 eggs for 2 medium size chorizos. Remember to take … Read more
The slow cooker makes magic with meats and beans. In general, it works a lot better with ingredients that are hard and take a long time in the stove to soften. These Crockpot pinto beans are a must! How to cook pinto beans in the slow cooker without soaking? As you probably know, when cooking … Read more
Mexican Chori-Pollo is one of the easiest taco fillings that you can find. It also works as an ethnic main dish if served with rice and avocado. Only 20 minutes and done! My long affair with Mexican food hasn’t always been like this. I used to dislike Mexican food when I was younger. But my … Read more
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 more
Take any boring breakfast and turn into something amazing with this caramelized brown sugar bacon. Everybody will drool over this delicious and crispy bacon! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. If I have a good breakfast I feel like my day is going to be brighter. And what is the ultimate breakfast food? … Read more
This is the authentic way of doing Mexican frijoles charros and the easiest one. This is a beans soup with tons of personality. In fact, the day I made this big pot of charro beans I only ate them for my lunch… and my dinner. They are spicy and full of meaty flavor. I just … Read more
This overnight breakfast strata is a lazy morning miracle. Also, it’s the perfect crowd pleaser for a Christmas morning or a family brunch. Sometimes I just want to be lazy. I mean, no thinking what I have to prepare for breakfast. I just wish my breakfast “appears” in my plate. I know it sounds too … Read more
This is the way Venezuelans eat on a budget. A big pot of Venezuelan lentil soup (lentejas) can be stored in the fridge or even frozen for weeks and be ready for a busy day with a nutritious lunch. Since I discovered how to make this Venezuelan classic recipe I always try to keep a … Read more