Leftover Cranberry + Turkey Turnovers. Repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers by making savory sweet pastelitos (or hand pies) using puff pastry sheets! If you’ve ever visited Miami, currently live in Miami, or have ever had Cuban pastries, you’d totally think these are pastelitos de guayaba (guava pastries). Honestly, I wouldn’t blame you. If you’re a regular around…
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Cuban-Style Thanksgiving Stuffing
Cubes of toasty French bread mixed with ground beef, ground pork, diced ham, herbs, spices, sliced almonds, chopped olives, and sweet plantains! The BEST stuffing you’ll ever try! Ok, so here’s the deal. I’m ALLLLLL about traditional American Thanksgiving. From sweet potato to corn to green bean, I love all the casseroles. Cornbread, turkey, cranberry…
Continue ReadingBaked Apple Empanadas
Have you ever wanted apple pie on the go? ME TOO! These apple empanadas are full of delicious Fall flavors! Cinnamon, brown sugar, spiced rum. Omg, I wish you could smell them through the screen! The filling is similar to that of an apple pie and then enveloped in pastry dough, I mean what could…
Continue ReadingSeared Scallops on Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Sauce
Zucchini noodles topped with a creamy avocado sauce and seared scallops. No dairy, no preservatives, no added sugars, and absolutely delicious! You guys, this recipe was so light and flavorful. I can’t wait to make it again! In case you haven’t noticed, I love seafood. From salmon to mahi mahi, fish tacos, and shrimp, I could probably…
Continue ReadingGouda-Chorizo Loaded Sweet Potato Skins
Crispy sweet potato skins loaded with gouda, chorizo, black beans, sour cream and scallions! Perfect for a weeknight meal, side dish, or game day! If you had to choose between loaded baked potatoes or potato skins – what type of toppings would you put on them? Ha! Who can choose, am I right?!
Continue ReadingEasy Coquito Donut Holes with Cinnamon Sugar
I saw a donut hole with a pipette of liquor in it. I just HAD to recreate it! Now, I’ve made donuts in the past. I’ve also had boozy desserts in the past. Heck, I’ve had boozy cupcakes at most of my birthday parties. Same concept – Cupcake with a pipette of liquor. This, however, was next level! Keep reading for…
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