Jamaican brown stew chicken is a dish that reminds me of friendship.  My college roommate Sade was a gorgeous

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There are few things as refreshing as ice-cold glass of aguapanela con limón on a hot summer day.  What is a

Bacalao is one of those ingredients that totally reminds me of home.  Bacalao (AKA dried, salted cod fish) is

March is definitely the month for all things GREEN! One of my favorite green things are asparagus.  They're u

I love potatoes, in all shapes, colors, and flavors!  Baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, frie

Sometimes, you're just craving comfort food, and nothing else will do.  This is a recipe for one of those mom

Crema de farina (cream of wheat) is a Puerto Rican breakfast food staple that also qualifies as comfort food i

As I mention in my Watermelon Salsa post, I visited the island of St. Maarten/St. Martin for my wedding anni

Bolognese sauce is my favorite sauce to order at Italian restaurants.  This rich, hearty slow cooker turkey b

These Berry and Cream Parfaits are inspired by fresas con crema (strawberries with cream), a very common Latin

Key lime pie is my all time favorite dessert! The tangy lime and creamy custard are the perfect combination in

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Quick, family friendly dishes that can please a crowd are my mother's specialty.  She's a woman of many talen

The crisp fall air always makes me crave slow cooked meals, and using my slow cooker is always a delight.  Wh

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Who said eating well has to be suck?  When I'm trying to shed some extra pounds, there's one rule I live by..

Ah, the slow cooker.  Such a genius invention if you ask me, especially for busy weekdays and cool autumn ni

Rellenos de papa are a traditional Puerto Rican fritter, and they happen to be my all time favorite crunchy sn

Butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and apples...does it get any better? Fried apples are soul-soothing, co

Ah, yellow rice.  One of the quintessential side dishes in a Latin kitchen.  For years, I only knew how to m

Ever wonder why most turkey burgers are kinda dry, tasteless, and gross?  It's because most people try su

As a personal chef and caterer, my favorite type of food to make for parties is the kind you can pop into your

Cilantro Lime Chicken Kabobs Author: Delish D'Lites Prep time: 4 hours Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 4 hours

For me, macaroni salad just screams "HELLO SUMMER!"  It's hard not to imagine summer barbecues and lounging b

Chicken, ham, gooey cheese, crunchy breadcrumbs...does it get any better? Chicken Cordon Bleu is a wonderful w

If there's one food I can't live without, it's plantains.  Green, ripe, sweet or starchy, boiled, fried, mash

There are few things that are as simple and sophisticated as fried calamari.  It may seem like a daunting thi

Peach cobbler...there are few things that scream summer to me more than peach cobbler.  As the weather warms

I'm a huge fan of Asian inspired recipes, and fried rice is one of my favorites.  Not only is it delicious, b

A Puerto Rican without sofrito is like a day without sunshine.  Ok, maybe I'm being a bit melodramatic, but t

I'm not 100% sure where the inspiration for this came from, but I'll take a guess it stems from my love of spi

 I have to admit, the first time I bought London Broil, I had no idea what I was in for.  It's cheap, so I f

I think I'm a bit obsessed with pesto!  This pesto crusted salmon recipe is another great way to use this sup

Making caramelized onions is a skill that any cook should know how to make, and I'm here to help you master t

Who doesn't love good-for-you food that also tastes amazing?! I know whenever I'm trying to lose a few pounds,