If you follow Dave Ramsey, you'll often hear him say "nothing, but rice and beans, beans and rice until you clean up this mess". I laugh each time I hear him say it, because it's so true, rice and beans are cheap go to ingredients that satisfy. I'm here to show you that rice and beans can be great on your wallet and you still won't feel neglected. Take for instance this white rice and corn recipe (also known as arroz con maiz) that can be paired easily with a sunny side up egg and a few slices ...
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Cheap And Easy Puerto Rican Party Spamwich Sandwich Recipe
Hola mi gente! It's been awhile since I've touched my site. We went through two moves! Yes, two. I recently felt nostalgic and wanted to share a recipe that reminds me of birthday parties I'd attend as a kid. Now, I admit, I've heard this labeled as a few different things, I'd love to hear what you call it. Me? I'll call it a spamwich, a Puerto Rican Spam sandwich. This is a simple and cheap (I mean, really cheap) way to feed them until the pernil or burgers are ready. How To Make Puerto Rican ...
Sweet Corn and Olive Picadillo Recipe
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KetchupWithFrenchs #CollectiveBias Picadillo to Latinos is what sloppy Joe is to Americans. Picadillo is a quick go to ground beef recipe that's simple to make, full of flavor, sure to please, especially on busy weeknights for the whole family. Growing up in a Latino family meant one thing around dinner time. There was always rice being served. Seriously, even if my mother made lasagna there ...
Authentic Puerto Rican Sofrito Recipe
Do you ever wonder what gives classic Hispanic food it's bold flavors? If you've had rice and beans at a Latin restaurant, chances are that they used sofrito in their recipe. Truth is, sofrito is the base of most of our cooking. If you want an authentic Puerto Rican sofrito recipe, this one is for you! What is sofrito and how do you make it? Do you have a Hispanic friend or abuelita who's house smells gloriously like onions, peppers, and garlic when it's time to cook? Oh yes, my friends, ...
How To Make A Simple Nutella Coquito
Remember the classic coquito recipe I recently shared with you? I must admit, there was some tension from coquito purists. Pero, that's okay. The show must go on, and now, I present you with a simple Nutella coquito recipe that you can make in a jiffy! We had this Nutella coquito on Thanksgiving, and it was amazing. If you're a Nutella lover, you're going to love, love, love this! Unlike the classic coquito, this drink almost resembles a milkshake since the Nutella, when cool becomes a bit ...
How To Make A Creamy Classic Coquito (Coconut Rum Drink)
Do you like eggnog? If you do, you're going to love this creamy coquito recipe! The same creamy texture and flavor that only winter spices can create, that is what makes an amazing eggnog is found in a creamy classic coquito. However, this is an eggless drink. Instead of eggs, you're going to find the delicious taste of coconut. Que rico. Enough, my mouth is watering! Oh guess what, this drink is elevated with rum! Ay ya yi, ready to party? No? Okay, omit the rum and it's a virgin, yet delicious ...
How To Make A Stovetop Puerto Rican Pork Chop Recipe
Ever had a rock hard, too dry pork chop? I must admit, when I was a new teen mom, that was what I served my little family. YIKES! I honestly thought that's how pork chops come out when cooked on the stove. Needless to say, I barely cooked pork chops. That's until I tried my cousin Lucy's oven baked pork chops. My relationship with pork chop took a turn. I called family members to ask their secrets. Now, I love pork chops. These moist Puerto Rican pork chops are my go to when I am in a time ...
