This is the perfect dessert for summer cookouts, it cools you down, you can make it ahead of time, is delicious and hassle free; plus, no cooking involved!! This kind of dessert is versatile, you can switch what kind of base you use, the fruit and toppings. This is kind of a deconstructed ice creamContinue reading “Strawberry Shortcake Trifle”
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Mango Passion Smoothie
I’m a huge fan of passion fruit, I had tons when I was growing up because we had a vine in the house’s balcony. In Puerto Rico there’s mangoes everywhere so this tastes like home to me. I love this blend of fruits and the color the strawberries bring to this drink. It’s another perfectContinue reading “Mango Passion Smoothie”
Super Red Slushes
I love this super red drink! Watch out for your clothes because this is pure color! Full of red fruits rich in antioxidants and so refreshing, this slush is a perfect summer drink and you can add a little something extra if you know what I mean! It’s sweet, it’s tart, refreshing and everything nice,Continue reading “Super Red Slushes”
Coconut Almond Granola
Granola as such emerged in the United States at the end of the 19th century, by the hand of Dr. James Cale Jackson in 1863. Worried about finding a variant for the vegetarian diet, he invented this cereal mix which he called “granula”, a term that with over the years it evolved to its currentContinue reading “Coconut Almond Granola”
Papaya Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie
Here’s one for those of you who are conscious about what you eat/drink and would like to try healthier habits. Many people are not fond of the flavor of papaya BUT if you try it this way the flavor is so much lighter, you will barely notice it, and the consistency it gives to theContinue reading “Papaya Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie”
Cielito Lindo
This is one of the most classic appetizers served at parties in Puerto Rico. This party staple is delicious, filling and very easy to make. Notice some of the ingredients don’t have measurements because everything is up to you and how you like it. Some people like a lot of salad, some don’t, some don’tContinue reading “Cielito Lindo”
Pineapple Skin Tea
Pineapple skin tea is a popular drink in Jamaica, where it’s served both hot and cold to aid digestion. A typical recipe for this tea contains pineapple skin, ginger, and sugar. You can add all those delicious ingredients or make some plain pineapple skin tea; it is up to you. Did you know pineapple isContinue reading “Pineapple Skin Tea”
Whole Orange Bread
This orange bread is another take on the famous Whole Orange Cake that has gone viral lately. The difference is how you incorporate the ingredients and the time baking, it changes the whole game. While the recipe for the cake says to combine the flour separately so you don’t develop too much gluten and getContinue reading “Whole Orange Bread”
Whole Orange Cake
This cake has gone viral lately because it uses the whole orange; most recipes use only juice, zest, or both and usually discard the white part. Because you are using the whole orange, it gives a more orangey flavor; it adds structure to the cake and a slight bitterness that you can barely taste, butContinue reading “Whole Orange Cake”
Whipped Cream
Whipping cream is not rocket science, but when we have guests or during holidays where you want to have the most part already done ahead of time, being able to make a good whipped cream in advance that stays fresh is a good thing. The good news is that there are several ways to makeContinue reading “Whipped Cream”