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 sofrito is that instead of sautéing vegetables, herbs, and aromatics individually, it speeds up and the process by doing it all at once. All ingredients are broken down…
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 unripened plantains that are fried, smashed, then fried again to completion. Their cooking process is similar to that of French fries, and the trend of making smashed potatoes is strikingly similar to this traditional Latin American appetizer. I love tostones not only because they’re quick to make, very filling, and simply delicious. But…
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…