Empadanas De Carne (Beef Empanadas)
Happy Saturday my friends! Today I made for you Empanadas De Carne. These are stuffed with Picadillo. See my June 8th post for the recipe for Picadillo. This is my …
Recipes
Garlic Bread Loaf
Hi Friends! I hope this finds you well. Today I am making for you my own creation of Italian or French bread with a twist. It is flavored with Garlic …
Auntie Tina’s Italian Stuffed Artichokes
Happy Sunday!!! It is another beautiful Fall Day in Connecticut!!! Today I am making Auntie Tina’s Italian Stuffed Artichokes. This is one of the recipes that she taught me by …
Make Your Own Hot Pepper Sauce!!
Happy Friday, my friends!!! What do you do when life gives you Red Hot Chili Peppers??? Start a band, you say???? No silly, someone already did that!! You make Hot …
Auntie Tina’s Pesto
Happy Sunday!!! Last night I made Fettuccine al Pesto with Auntie Tina’s Pesto recipe. I learned to make it as I watched her throw ingredients into a blender and create …
Varadero Cuba Inspired Salt and Pepper Jars
These were inspired by my vacations in Varadero Beach in Cuba when I was little. Hand Painted 4 oz. Salt and Pepper Jars with golden lids. 2.76” wide by 2.28” …
Capuchinos
Happy Monday!! Today we are making Capuchinos. Capuchinos are a sweet, gooey Cuban delicacy drizzled with a cinnamon and vanilla simple syrup. Typically they are made in cone-shaped metal molds. …
Yuca Con Mojito
Mojito??? Yes! Mojito is a Cuban drink, but it is also a delicious Garlic Sauce. It is often called Mojo Criollo, but a lot of Cubans call it Mojito including …
I am Thankful for this Caprese Salad!
Hi Friends, This post is not so much about the recipe for the Caprese Salad but to talk about how in these days of craziness, there are still many amazing …
Cuban Merenguitos (Merengue Kisses)
My mother would always make these, and I have been making them for my family for years. I usually make them at Christmas, but it’s such a beautiful day that …