Recipes inspired by culture and created for the mom on a budget.
The Ultimate Guide To Sofrito Have you ever wondered what to use sofrito for? On my site, authentic homemade sofrito is the number one recipe on my site. For good reason too! Here are some of the best recipes to use sofrito in! P.S this round up will continue growing! Think of it as The…
Ropa Vieja is a staple recipe in Cuba, and for good reason, it tastes amazing and is simple to make! Yesterday I shared my recipe for an Instant Pot ropa vieja on the blog. We had leftovers (I purposely made extra), and today I made some cheesy ropa vieja empanadas, and let me tell you,…
Ropa Vieja literally translates to “old clothes”, why is this classic Cuban dish called old clothes? I have no idea, I forgot to ask my dad. But, he did walk me through step by step on how to make this authentic Cuban ropa vieja recipe that I made in the Instant Pot. Growing up, I…
The Ultimate Guide To Sofrito Have you ever wondered what to use sofrito for? On my site, authentic homemade sofrito is the number one recipe on my site. For good reason too! Here are some of the best recipes to use sofrito in! P.S this round up will continue growing! Think of it as The…
Simple Tres Leches Rice Pudding “Mom, can I get rice pudding?” my oldest asked me a few days ago while grocery shopping. Fast forward, she got her rice pudding, and I was hit with a “it’s time to make rice pudding” itch. I decided to go ahead and make a tres leches rice pudding recipe….
Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing father’s out there! I got to see mi papa for a few moments today, and it was as always a beautiful moment. If you tried the last Puerto Rican Pasta Bake recipe (a twist on the baked ziti), you’ll love this recipe too. No ricotta cheese, but still…
