Ensalada de Bacalao (Codfish Salad) has been a recent new found love of mine. Growing up as a Puerto Rican going back and forth from the homes of my Grandparents to my Aunt’s and Uncles, there was always something traditional to eat and never a dull moment. Over the years I have strayed from my …
2021
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box is a play on a Vegetarian meal that even a Non Vegetarian will enjoy. I like to challenge myself at creating different meals that cater to anyone in any style of cooking. I’ve dabbled from the meat lover side of the spectrum to the vegetarian one. There are no limits to …
Pierogi Casserole
If you love Pierogis, you will absolutely love a Pierogi Casserole. While sitting down for dinner enjoying a plate of Pierogis, caramelized Onions and Sour Cream, my mind got to thinking about how I can deconstruct it and create a whole new meal. Not realizing the Pierogi Casserole was already out in the world to …
Stuffed Blackened Tilapia and Black-Eyed Peas
Stuffed Blackened Tilapia and Black-Eyed Peas was created for warmth and spice in my soul. Spicy food is always on my mind and while I absolutely love it and doesn’t always love me. So when I do decide to create a spicy dish, I have to make sure it has the best of flavors. Simply …
Shrimp Concoction Pasta
Shrimp Concoction Pasta is a meal brought together using whatever ingredients I have on hand. This is a perfect opportunity to take those leftover vegetables you have sitting in the fridge that you simply want to use up before having to toss them. Sautéing them with some good oil and assortment of seasonings brings everything …
Stuffed Turkey Loin and Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Stuffed Turkey Loin and Loaded Sweet Potatoes Who says Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce & Sweet Potatoes is only served on Thanksgiving? I was dabbling in trying something new when I came across a rolled pork loin recipe. With Thanksgiving approaching, I thought I’d take a chance a creating something new even if it is a …
Brunch Bagel
Brunch Bagel is my take on Breakfast and Lunch all in one bite. While I’m not much of a breakfast kinda girl, I do occasionally enjoy it from time to time though. I usually spend my mornings with a cup of coffee in my hand, my purse and out the door. Sometimes I just like …
Apple Chutney Pork Chops & Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Apple Chutney Pork Chops & Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts takes comfort food to a whole new level. While it is a combination of sweet & Savory, what’s more important in this statement is it is all done using one skillet. So now we are talking a fabulous tasting meal and minimum clean up. This is …
Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce & Roasted Vegetables
Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce & Roasted Vegetables is a fantastic approach to grilled steak and healthy sides. Skirt Steak is an inexpensive choice of meat that holds up to any flavor profile while retaining juiciness in every bite. Paired with roasted vegetables, it takes grilled dishes to a healthy but fun way to …
Bacon Primavera
Bacon Primavera, a spin off of Pasta Primavera which consist of incorporating a variation of vegetables into a pasta dish. I mean, who doesn’t love Bacon in a plate of pasta? It isn’t set in stone what vegetables to incorporate into this dish. It’s basically what you have on hand that makes this dish Primavera. …