The idea for how to make homemade arepas came to me from two different stages of my life: college student, and college professor. Let me tell you the story. You see, while I was in college I was friends with a girl from Venezuela who introduced me to her arepas recipe. We used to hang...
Recipes List
Citrus Apple Cider Martini
Fall cocktail: The apple cider martini What is one of the best things about Fall? For me it's apples, apple cider, and apple cider martinis! In the area where I live there are a few apple orchards and a couple of cider mills. When my kids were little one of our favorite Fall activities was...
Baked Mexican Three Cheese Flautas
Baked Mexican three cheese flautas is the perfect dish to entertain friends and family on any occasion, but especially during the Cinco de Mayo. What is a flauta? Read on to learn, then make them yourself. Flauta History Flautas hail from Mexico. Flautas means flute in Spanish, which is a very accurate word for them....
Avocado Toast with Mango and Queso Fresco
How to make avocado toast that will upgrade your brunch. This quick and easy Avocado, mango and queso fresco toast recipe came about all of a sudden. I was trying to experiment with some ingredients I had on hand. You know those nights when you don't want to go to the grocery store and become...
Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe
A Mediterranean orzo pasta salad perfect for a side dish As summer come to an end (BOO!), I am trying to squeeze in as many gatherings and picnics as I can. Believe it or not, one of the hardest things for me is side dishes. My sister and I were actually discussing this a few...
Eleven Exceptional Ethnic Eats
Let's take a look and hopefully make all of these eleven exceptional ethnic eats. They are all so tasty. Let's start with a mouth watering Moroccan chicken tagine. This recipe is a crowd pleaser. Lots of great spices unite to create an amazing flavor. The tagine is a traditional cooking vessel that dates back to...
Pork Carnitas Burrito Bowl Recipe
Recently I went home to Panama for a visit, and met up with an old classmate for lunch. She suggested Mexican, and I quickly agreed. Well, one satisfying steak burrito bowl, and two margaritas each later, and I was totally inspired. Who wouldn't be? Unfortunately my friend had to return to work in a food...
Easy Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Kabobs
As summer screams by, like a train out control, all we can do is sit and helplessly watch it happen. We know we would love to hang on to it for as long as possible. If only time could stand still. But this doesn't mean we cannot still enjoy one of summer's most delightful pleasures:...
Sparkling Mango Prosecco Cocktail
Ah summer, please don't go, you are my favorite season. Summer is time for leisurely gatherings on the deck or patio. It's time to share with friends and kick back. For me, part of the summer experience is coming up with new and fun cocktails to share with friends and family. Today my sparkling mango Prosecco cocktail...
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Jicama Slaw
Buenos dias muchachos! Here's an easy recipe for Taco Tuesday. Spicy shrimp tacos with jicama slaw. I love tacos because they are so versatile. You can make a taco from just about ANYTHING. Since I love seafood tacos, these are right up my food alley. I will also be having other taco recipes coming down...