My Recipes
A collection of recipes that have been tried and tested in my kitchen. You’ll be able to find Latin flavors throughout, combined with local ingredients. I recommend cooking in season and using vegetables and other ingredients from trusted sources. Use recipes as a guideline but follow your senses in the kitchen and cook your heart out!
Yummy Food
A journal of tasty and delightful dishes that I prepare for my family on a regular basis.
Cooking with Friends
I often invite others to join me in the kitchen, nothing better than teaching or learning from your loved ones.
Sweet Things
Because we all have a sweet tooth and there is always room for dessert.
Foodie Adventures
A personal journal of my food and travel adventures as well as local visits to some of my favorite places in town.
Drink Up
A collection of my favorite drinks for every mood.
Kitchen & Stuff
The best conversations always happen at the kitchen table! Kitchen related topics, stories, tips, and tricks I’ve learned along the way.
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Kumquat Marmalade & Almond Cake
Have you ever had a Kumquat? They are a little tiny orange usually with an oval shape. In Spanish we call them "naranjitas chinas" and that is because they are a native citrus fruit of China. Here in the U.S. they grow in the sates of Florida & California. In...
Banana Torte – Torta de Cambures
If you have read any of my previous posts, you probably know by now how much I love flavors that take me back in time. This Torta de Cambures recipe is definitely one of them. I shared this recipe for the April 16th issue of The Capital City Hues. This is a cake that...
Quinoa Bowl with Black Beans & Salsa
Here is recipe #2 that I shared at Balance Tierra this past weekend. This Quinoa Bowl with Black Beans is full of protein, colorful and with lots of flavors. Another recipe that can be prepared quickly for a weeknight dinner after a busy day. I always dress my salads...
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Bistec Caraqueño – A Thin Steak Caracas Style
I was born in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. The Caracas that exists now may not be the same I remember. I treasure my memories of the loud, smoky city, with over 5 million inhabitants, where my alarm clock was the increasing noise from car horns, and ambulances...
Avocado Toast with Shredded Egg Salad
I am sure that you have seen the super trendy Avocado Toast all over social media these days. I don't think there is a recipe needed at all, yet I am writing a post on this Avocado Toast with Shredded Egg Salad. The point is that this type of toast topped with...