Easy-to-make Cuban crispy shredded chicken with homemade mojo marinate, pan-fried with sautéed onions. Great use for leftover chicken! Vaca frita de pollo is a delicious Cuban chicken dish made with crispy shredded chicken and mojo marinade. But here’s the thing, the word vaca frita translates to “fried cow”. So why is this called vaca frita…
Easy Vegetarian Thai Coconut Soup (Tom Kha)
An easy, dairy-free, lightened up version of Thai coconut soup made with coconut milk, ginger, spices and veggies. Perfect vegetarian weeknight dinner idea! I’ll be honest, up until a few years ago, I had never before tried Tom Kha (Thai Coconut Soup) in my life. I’d never even heard of it! At that point, the…
Cuban-Style Camarones Enchilados (Deviled Shrimp / Shrimp Creole)
Spicy, saucy, fragrant Cuban-style camarones enchilados (or deviled shrimp, or shrimp creole) served over rice. Perfect for special occasions or weeknight meals! In 1975, my mom bought a Cuban paperback cookbook. She had only been living in Miami for less than 5 years and didn’t even have a car! She had walked to a nearby pharmacy…
Cauliflower Arroz Con Pollo (Low Carb!)
Classic arroz con pollo gets a low-carb makeover by using riced cauliflower instead of rice! Quick + flavorful weeknight meal for any day of the week! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cool Foods available at Publix. The opinions and text are mine. Almost every Sunday growing up, my mom…
Easy Cuban Black Bean Soup (Dairy-Free, Vegetarian)
Rich, creamy, and easy-to-make Cuban black bean soup made with canned beans. Quick weeknight meal that is ready in just 25 minutes! This post is sponsored by Califia Farms. All opinions are my own. Have you ever wanted a soup that’s warm, cozy, and hearty but also good for you? Me too! This black bean…
A Week in the Life of a Food Blogger
Wondering what a food blogger does all day? Today, I’m sharing all the behind the scenes of what a typical week looks like for a full-time food blogger. This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. All opinions are my own. Last week, I made an effort to write down everything I did for this…
Low Carb Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash
Low Carb Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash! Sautéed shrimp tossed in a quick + easy garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley, white wine, and butter sauce served on top of spaghetti squash. This delicious shrimp scampi spaghetti squash is low carb and the perfect weeknight meal. Don’t let the 60 minutes recipe time fool you. Most of…
15-Minute Cauliflower Congri (Cuban-Style Black Beans & Cauliflower Rice)
A healthy twist on the popular Cuban-style black beans and rice! A quick and easy weeknight dish made with riced cauliflower, cumin, oregano, and black beans. Pairs easily with salmon or chicken! I’m soooo excited about this recipe! If you’re wanting to cook more at home or you’re trying to eat healthier, you’re in…
