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.

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Cooking with Friends

I often invite others to join me in the kitchen, nothing better than teaching or learning from your loved ones. 

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Sweet Things

Because we all have a sweet tooth and there is always room for dessert.

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Foodie Adventures

A personal journal of my food and travel adventures as well as local visits to some of my favorite places in town. 

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Drink Up

A collection of my favorite drinks for every mood. 

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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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Migas Manchegas

Migas Manchegas

Migas is the Spanish word for crumbs and it is literally just that: breadcrumbs made of stale bread, soaked in water to get moisture, then cooked with chorizo and garlic. This is a very humble recipe that is full of flavors and traditions.

Quinoa Crusted Pacific Cod with Mojo Verde

Quinoa Crusted Pacific Cod with Mojo Verde

Pacific cod is a mild white flesh that makes it extremely versatile. It’s a little sweeter than halibut, and fuller flavored than lingcod or rockfish. Cod is fantastic in stews and soups, a staple in the Midwest favorite fish fry, and can be elevated with simple spices and fresh vegetables.

Sauté Kale & Beet Greens

Sauté Kale & Beet Greens

Have you been throwing away the beautiful leafy greens on top of your beets? Here is the perfect way to eat those greens and coclorful stems. This recipe is simple and nutritious.

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Papelon con Limon – Venezuelan Limeade

Papelon con Limon – Venezuelan Limeade

Living in the spirit of hot summer days, I want to share a popular drink that reminds me of hot sunny days in my hometown. "Papelon con Limon" is a popular drink in Venezuela and other Latin American countries, although the name varies. In Colombia is known as...

Migas Manchegas

Migas Manchegas

Migas is the Spanish word for crumbs and it is literally just that: breadcrumbs made of stale bread, soaked in water to get moisture, then cooked with chorizo and garlic. This is a very humble recipe that is full of flavors and traditions.