As Fall approaches and the temperature begins to drop, apple pie always comes to mind. However, making a really good pie crust certainly has some complicated obstacles, so making an apple crisp is an equally exciting easier option. And even better … both the filling and crumb topping can pre-made and stored in the refrigerator…
Homemade Puerto Rican Sofrito
Chef Daisy Martinez first opened my eyes to the process of making Puerto Rican sofrito, which is a staple in Caribbean Latin cuisine. Basically the concept of is to act as a sautéed seasoning for any oil or fat which contributes to any base flavor in a recipe. Instead of sautéing each vegetable individually, sofrito is a…
Vodka Watermelon Cocktail with Mint
As watermelons begin to arrive in stores when summer arrives, you should also be on the lookout for some fresh mint leaves to make this refreshing watermelon cocktail for summer parties. Guests love to see a carved-out watermelon with floating melon balls infusing with a spiked & minty fruit juice. Not only is the presentation…
Spicy Lime Baked Chicken Wings
If you love a spicy and tangy flavor profile, welcome to the easiest baked chicken wings recipe in the world. Red Devil hot sauce and fresh lime juice are combined with some really standard seasonings to yield succulent chicken wings that fall off the bone with some patience. This recipe is easy, but it’s not…
Tostones (Fried Smashed Green Plantains)
Tostones are a savory appetizer made from unripened plantains that have been smashed and fried twice. They can can be easily compared to French fries, and the trend of making smashed potatoes is strikingly similar to this traditional Latin American appetizer. I prefer tostones because they’re quick, filling, and delicious. They can be eaten as…
Bittersweet Chocolate Chunk Cookies
I have been perfecting this recipe for chocolate chunk cookies since I was a kid. It originated from following directions on the back of a bag of Nestle Toll House chocolate chips when I was about 8 years old. My sister burnt a batch of cookies and I made me determined to learn how to…