Brunch season is in full effect and I think now is the appropriate time to show you all how to make Agua De Valencia (Valencian Water). Please make sure you don’t have anything important to do after brunch because I promise you, you won’t be getting to it after a few of these drinks. I […]
Talk about chicken noodle soup for the soul. My abuela’s Cuban Chicken Noodle Soup (Sopa De Pollo) is wholesome, flavorful, and comforting. The perfect chicken noodle soup recipe for when you have a cold or feeling a little home sick from your abuela’s cooking. Sorry Campbells, you have nothing on this recipe. What is the […]
Calamari is one of my wife’s favorite appetizers at any restaurant we go to. These fried little squid rings are crunchy,delicious, and full of flavor. Squeeze a little fresh lemon on top and this goes from an appetizer to share to an appetizer you want to eat on your own. To be honest with you, […]
Lomo saltado is probably one of my favorite beef dishes of all time. Steak, onions, peppers, and fries all mixed together served with rice, my mouth is drooling just writing this. When Nilda was in law school in St. Louis, Missouri, there was this really delicious peruvian place downtown that we would always go to […]
The older I get, the more I realize that the simplest of tacos are sometimes the best of them. When you allow the flavor of the actual protein to shine, you don’t need to enhance the taco with so many toppings. This is why I love these street-style carne asada tacos. They are simple, yet […]
A bowl of creamy chicken tortilla soup is one of those comfort soups that you can eat on the couch while watching a movie. When I used to work at Houston’s Restaurant, they would only have two soups that I would eat prior to my shift, a clam chowder and the creamy chicken tortilla soup. […]
Crema catalana is a classic Spanish dessert for our ongoing tapa theme this year. If you are looking for a silky, smooth, and delectable recipe to enjoy look no further. What is the difference between crema catalana and creme brulee? This recipe is very similar to creme brulee but there are a few key differences. […]
This recipe is for my people in the back who are scared to get into the kitchen but really want to start cooking! Obviously I had to start you off with a guava recipe and these cupcakes are extremely easy to make, I promise! This guava cupcake recipe is topped off with an easy, light, […]
A tortilla espanola is a classic tapa that can be found at any tapa restaurant and honestly, it’s the best omelette you will ever eat. That means a lot coming from me because I am not a huge fan of omelettes or breakfast food in general. Give me a steak with fries for breakfast and […]
Queso fundido is one of those delicious appetizers that when it’s on the menu you just have to order it. I mean who doesn’t love a plate filled with melted gooey cheese with a little bit of chorizo and some fresh salsa right on top. It’s one of those appetizers that is on the same […]
