I love pasta: any type with any kind of delicious sauce please. During the holidays, there’s a particular kind of side dish we Puerto Ricans cannot get enough of. You know what? Let me actually make the previous statement a little clearer, Puerto Ricans eat this pasta throughout the whole friggin’ year. But, during the …
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Cheddar and Ham Scones
I love the idea of ham and cheddar scones. I, however, have never actually had any. So today, I decided that I would attempt to make some. I HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL! These scones are buttery, flaky, and savory. As soon as they came out of the oven, I couldn’t help but to stuff my face …
Cream Cheese and Guava Paste Pound Cake
Now, I can’t say this is a recipe I’ve never tried before. I’ve been making this pound cake for the last two years. Me being me, I was never too happy with my original recipe and was always trying to spice things up. As luck would have it, this new recipe was just wonderful! I …
Coquito
Coquito is a Puerto Rican drink, equivalent to eggnog, made of all that is delicious, pure, and beautiful on this earth. I say eggnog because it’s a drink we usually have during the holidays. However, it does not have an eggy taste at all and it’s more like a coconut liquor, creamy, thing of just justice …
Cheese and Guava Empanadas, Oh and Just Cheese.
This Saturday, Damian and I went to a Hispanic grocery store. I was so happy! Since we moved to Ohio, I’ve been relying on my mother and mother-in-law’s generosity for my Goya seasonings and delicious beans. But now, I won’t have to hassle them as much!
Vanilla Flan
I have never made flan. Never, guys. I am a Puerto Rican who has never made flan. I apologize. Forgive me culture fairy, I did not know, I did not know! However, today I can hold my head up high. I made flan! Not only that, my lovelies. I made flan without following any of the …
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Frosting
Welcome guys, so this is a variation of a simple chocolate frosting that my mother-in-law taught me. All you will need are 5 ingredients. And trust me, this frosting is to die for! Ingredients 1/2 a cup of dark chocolate 2 tblsp of milk 1 tsp of vanilla 2 tblsp of creamy peanut butter …
Cornbread
A couple of nights ago, I realized that I have never made cornbread before and that could not persist. It did not persist! For I have made a deliciously moist bread of corn! Now, let me inform ya’ll on how I accomplished this masterpiece! Ingredients: 2 cups of self-rising cornmeal 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour …
Bits and Pieces Apple Pie
Words could not possibly express all of the sentiments I am feeling right at this moment. I, I just baked an apple pie. WAIT! I also made the pie crust. But, wait! This is the very first time I do both of those things. My first time baking a pie from scratch and it is …
Wilton Course 2 and 3 (Week 2)
My faith in my abilities have been restored! This week, I did so much better than I did the previous one. Lately, I’ve been understanding the instructions a lot more clearly, and things have been just coming to me. I AM SO EXCITED! To my dismay, during the beginning of the course, I didn’t seem …