Moist Chocolate Banana Bread. Super moist, rich and deliciously sweet chocolate banana bread made with real cocoa without chocolate chips! Perfect for breakfast or snack. What’s better than chocolate chip banana bread? CHOCOLATE banana bread, of course! There’s just something about banana bread that’s so comforting especially when it’s in the oven. Omg. The smell of…
Loaded Kimchi Sweet Potato Fries
The best kimchi fries! Crispy baked sweet potato fries topped with kimchi, pico de gallo, green onions, everything bagel seasoning, cilantro and spicy mayo. The first time I ever tried kimchi was at a local restaurant here in Miami called FINKA. At least, I think it was. Geez, I have a bad memory. Whatever. I…
Guava Basil Moscow Mule
Guava Basil Moscow Mule. A twist to the traditional refreshing Vodka cocktail made with spicy ginger beer, guava nectar, fresh lime and sweet basil. Delicious drink for any time of year! Moscow mules have been one of my favorite drink for years! The spicy ginger beer, all that fresh lime juice, and smooth vodka. When…
Easy Individual Tiramisu Cups (No eggs!)
Easy Individual Tiramisu Cups. Layers of creamy mascarpone mousse, espresso soaked ladyfingers and unsweetened cocoa powder. Perfect quick dessert for any day of the week! While I’m a cookies and bars girl through and through, sometimes I want a chocolate-coffee dessert too, ya know? That’s why I made these tiramisu cups! Not only do they…
Sweet Plantain Gnocchi with Garlic Brown Butter
Give classic gnocchi a Cuban twist by using ripe green plantains instead of potatoes and a delicious garlic brown butter. The best weekend meal you’ll ever make! When I first saw the sweet potato gnocchi with brown butter and sage recipe in Chrissy Teigen’s Cravings Cookbook, I immediately wanted to make it. It looks…
Easy Chipotle Mexican Street Corn
Fire roasted corn mixed with spicy chipotle mayo and mozzarella then topped with crushed pork rinds, crumbled cotija and chives. A few months ago, I went to a spot here in Miami called Amelia’s 1931 for a friend’s birthday. A little cozy spot with retro vibes that has a menu full of Cuban twists. My…
Lemon Garlic Wild Mushrooms
Lemon Garlic Wild Mushrooms. Mixed wild mushrooms sautéed with minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Perfect side dish for any meal! Gaby from What’s Gaby Cooking just came out with a new cookbook called “What’s Gaby Cooking“. Appropriate, huh? It’s SO FUN. Colorful food, beautiful photography and just about anything you can think of is in…
Cuban-Style Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes stuffed with Cuban-style lean ground beef, chopped sweet plantains, and avocado. A flavorful, easy-to-make 35-minute meal for busy weeknights! Why are sweet potatoes so versatile? One minute you’re making Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Fries and the next minute Gouda-Chorizo Loaded Sweet Potato Skins. Today, we’re making stuffed sweet potatoes with a Cuban twist! Wowza. Unless…
