Stop what you are doing and go ahead and make this guava strawberry margarita. Just go. You deserve it! Strawberry season spans a very short time period, so when we are in it we have to take full advantage of it! Obviously I combined it with my favorite ingredient.. GUAVA! This margarita is extremely light […]
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 […]
Rice is probably one of the only ingredients every country has in common. Everyone has their own variation of rice and every recipe is different. But one thing is for certain, rice is absolutely delicious and extremely versatile. You can use it to make fried rice, or just delicious plain rice or you can incorporate […]
Lasagna, ironically enough, is my mothers most famous and best recipe she ever makes. You must be thinking, what does a Cuban know about lasagna, but let me tell you, I think pure blood Italians would be impressed by this recipe. That’s right I am talking about you Joe Bastianich! (For those of you who […]
My wife and I usually go to this mom and pop Argentinian restaurant in the Upper East Side, called Libertador, for many of our date nights whenever we are craving some tasty Hispanic food. It’s extremely convenient because it’s about two blocks away from where we live, so it’s perfect for our nights out after […]
