It’s been a busy few weeks. I started working full time last week after being a stay-at-home mom with my son for over a year. I’m very grateful for having the opportunity to be home with my son; but also ready to get back to work. Carving out time to cook, photograph and post recipes Read More
This spicy Szechuan roasted okra recipe is super easy and perfect for spice lovers. I used a bottled Szechuan sauce you can find in any Asian grocery store isle and a sprinkling of crushed red peppers. You can leave the okra whole or slice them in half if you want more seasoning-to-okra ratio. They roast Read More
Roasting vegetables has become my “thing”. It’s my go-to for cooking just about anything–like this Burrata cheese and roasted vegetable stack– because the flavors are so good. When you roast something, the flavors intensify because the liquid is released and flavors concentrate. Very little fuss is needed beyond a sprinkling of salt and pepper and Read More
I saw this recipe for asparagus wrapped with prosciutto on Pinterest and just had to try it out. The bright green asparagus spears wrapped in a cocoon of salty prosciutto looked so delicious, and easy to boot. I’m always on the hunt for easy appetizer recipes that are elegant, fresh and delicious and this one Read More
Growing up in Miami, the Cuban culture is a part of me. I grew up attending Nochebuena parties to celebrate Christmas Eve, complete with a whole roast pig. You can find small cafes all over Miami selling the famous Cuban sandwich, made with buttered Cuban bread, yellow mustard, roast pork, sliced ham Swiss cheese and Read More
I’m fortunate enough to live very close to one of Miami’s best seafood markets, Casablanca Sea Food. Every day, they have a variety of fresh caught, local fish and shrimp brought from small fishing boats. Located on the Miami River, they have a restaurant too, if you feel like stopping by. I am a regular Read More
