A Girl's Exploration of Food
Today we look at how to make arroz con gandules or what some people call Puerto Rican rice. This may not be a “traditional” side dish for the holidays for many but in my partly Puerto Rican household it is a must! It is commonly served in Puerto Rican households […]
Thanksgiving is always treated with extra special care wherever I go. It is no doubt in part seen as a tribute to my Dad and his love of the holiday. He was an incredible cook and was a master with everything from the “main event” to desserts. I always remember […]
This Max and Ruby cake will surely be a hit with the little ones and adults alike. It’s a chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting topped with Oreo cookie crumbs and gummy worms. It is a perfect cake for celebrating a child’s special day.
Quinoa (Keen- Wa) is all the rage in cooking these days and for good reason. It is packed with protein, has nine essential amino acids and is cholesterol free. If you have not yet tried this grain you should!
I am at the stage where I have fully embraced the season, in my kitchen at least. I do not appreciate the super chilly weather but at least there are cute coats and boots to look forward to. Here is a very simple fruit dip that takes minutes to prepare […]
This is one of my all time favorite recipes for a marinade. It seems like a lot of ingredients but it is seriously worth it. It has just the right combination of flavors and spice without being overly spicy. I first made this for a dear friend and I was […]
I have always enjoyed cooking since I was a child. Some of my fondest childhood memories take place in the kitchen preparing meals first with my mother, and then on my own.
