What is Thanksgiving without a pumpkin pie? I have always been a fan of cold pumpkin pie with with whipped cream, it gives me all the fall feels; creating a vegan version of one of my favorite fall desserts took … Continue reading Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Apples are a delicious fruit that comes in different flavors and colors and is enjoyed throughout the year. Cooler weather intensifies the love we have for apples because it makes the best baked treats! Apple pie, apple turnover, apple cider, … Continue reading Vegan Apple Pie with Crumb Topping
I’m Guyanese and Hindu, but I have always been heavily influenced by Spanish culture since I can remember. I enjoyed going to my friends’ house to eat their home cooked food because the flavors are bold, intense, and deliciously similar to Southeast Asian cuisine. I picked up many recipes, tips, and tricks along the way from abuelas, tios, and tias, and madres! And enjoy perfecting my own Spanish dishes at home. You only need a handful of spices, herbs, and mixes to keep the flavors authentic and scrumptious. After years and years of cooking I got my Spanish cooking down … Continue reading Essentials for Spanish Cooking
I experimented in the kitchen and came up with this recipe (as I do all of my recipes) but I’m proud of this one and I’m going to attempt to do it again soon, but with a few twists. This is my version of cubed steak with peppers. I always saw this interesting cut of meat when I went grocery shopping and I knew it had to be made into something delicious, here is my recipe: Ingredients: 3lbs cubed steak 3 tbsp EVOO 3 tbsp Sofrito 1 packet of Sazon 2 tbsp Adobo 1 medium onion (sliced) 1 red bell … Continue reading Puerto-Rican Cubed Steak w/ Peppers (Bistec Encebollado)
Habichuelas Guisadas is an easy and quick meal to make! It involves a few staple spices such as: Adobo, Sofrito and Sazon. You can eat this as a side with Spanish white rice and chicken or pork chops, you can even add canned salchichas (sausages) and they are great as an addition!  Ingredients: 2 packets of Sazon 1.5 tbsp of Adobo 1 tsp Oregano 1 tsp Black Pepper 1 8oz can of Goya Tomato Sauce 2 tbsp Sofrito 2 tbsp EVOO 5 potatoes peeled and chopped 1 can of red beans Directions: Heat your EVOO in a large pot, … Continue reading Puerto-Rican Red Beans and Rice (Habichuelas Guisadas)
Rice and beans! Who doesn’t love a delicious plate of authentic arroz con gandules? What I love the most is how simple this rice dish is but the intensity of the flavors! You can add olives, pimentos, and even diced ham.  Ingredients: 1 can of pigeon peas (partially drained) 3 bay leaves 3 tbsp sofrito 1 packet Sazon 3 tbsp EVOO 3 cups white rice 1 4oz can of tomato sauce 1 tbsp adobo 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 packet of ham flavoring or diced ham 4 cups hot … Continue reading Puerto-Rican Rice and Beans (Arroz con Gandules)
My first bite of cornbread with creamy corn was at my husbands grandmothers house, it was the creamiest and most delicious corn bread I ever had! She’s from down south and the food that she’s served always has that extra … Continue reading Vegan Cornbread with Creamed Corn
Last Autumn I created Cinnamon Apple Muffins with Crumb Topping but this year I came up with a new apple-inspired recipe because of my dietary restrictions. This is my version of a vegan apple cake, it’s dairy, soy, and egg … Continue reading Vegan Apple Cake
It isn’t Christmas without a huge, refreshing glass of Coquito! What is Coquito? Coquito or “little coconut” is the Puerto-Rican version of eggnog and it’s extremely delicious! Personally, I think it’s a sassier and more enjoyable beverage than eggnog and … Continue reading My Vegan Coquito Recipe (Puerto-Rican EggNog)
As you know, I have been living a dairy-free, soy-free, and egg-free diet due to my daughters intolerance. Continuing my breastfeeding journey is important but so is my morning and afternoon cup of coffee! I mean what’s a mom without … Continue reading My Four Go-To Coffee Recipes + A Bonus Seasonal Recipe
