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!Â
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.Â
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.Â
Drink Up
A collection of my favorite drinks for every mood.Â
Kitchen & Stuff
The best conversations always happen at the kitchen table! Kitchen related topics, stories, tips, and tricks I’ve learned along the way.Â
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Batido de Mango with Chia Seeds & Almond Milk
Mango is one of those tropical fruits that you either love or hate. Yes, I know it is slimy, I've heard that! Let me tell you that it is also sweet, juicy and packed with nutrients that you wouldn't believe. Their flavor varies depending on the type, there are many...
Bulgur & Quinoa Salad with Mint Dressing
Here is a recipe for one of those summer days when you don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.  Bulgur is not only a nutritious and versatile wheat but it requires no actual cooking. It just needs to be soaked in water for few minutes and it's done....
Ricotta Gnocchi with Asparagus, Peas, & Morels
If there is something that gets me really excited about the cold season being over is that I can finally enjoy going to the Farmer's Market. Whether I visit the Dane County Market on the square Saturday mornings, or the Monona Market on Sundays, or the Capitol...
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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...