"Coquito"....wha ts that? If you ask that question then for sure you dont know any Puerto Ricans. It is the Puerto Rican eggnog, of course with an island flare, and its...
Having ready to go hors doeuvre is an absolute must during the holiday season. Whether youre having a cocktail party or just feeding friends who have dropped by these little tarts will make... ...
I know that receiving a household appliance has been advertised to be the worst present ever, but if you love cooking or baking there is nothing further from the truth. With that in mind here... [[ T...
Blogs are about sharing We blog to share our ideas, our recipes, our travels, our lives. The rewards of sharing are not always immediately apparent, but sharing like any behavior can...
Cookinmiami has only been in existence for 5 months, and there have already been a countless amount of things Ive learned along the way. Although I love cooking and baking, documenting it on a... [[ ...
Oh shoot! Thanksgiving is almost here! Why does this always catch me by surprise? The year has just flown by, but I have a secret weapon which I actually put into practice last year and it... [...
Miami like many parts of the country has a generous array of Chinese Restaurants, but what is unique about Miami is that many of our Chinese Restaurants include Cuban food and dont be surprised if......
Because its Halloween, and because Im trying to keep my weight under control so I can eat the left over Halloween candy, I came up with this delicious salad. Halloween... [[ This is a con...
This Breaded Chicken is super crunchy with a unique flavor due to its breading. As an hor d"oeuvres variation its fancy enough to serve for a holiday party yet informal enough for football... [[ ...
What makes a homegrown vegetable taste so much better? Once again I lucked out, my neighbor was growing squash and her crazy vine migrated to my yard. Because I have a rule to never cut down a... [[ ...
The first Cuban cookbook was published in 1857, Nuevo Manual del Cocinero Cubano y Espanol (New Manual for the Cuban and Spanish Cook), by Jose Legran, marking the formation of a cuban... [[ Th...
I wish I were a poet because the avocados from my tree deserve an ode to them. This tree has been in our yard since we purchased our home 24 years ago, it has survived various hurricanes and... [[ Th...
Although its already cooling down in many parts of the country, its still warm as summer in beautiful Miami. The rain has taken a respite so I wanted to cook something as sunny and bright as......
Sometimes Im just not in the mood for a large meal and Im not the only one since there are restaurants devoted solely to Small Bites or Tapas. I usually love this type of meal because it... [[ ...
They say curiosity killed the cat, and I bet its because he had internet and died over his laptop googling. I love the search for knowledge, but seriously, is there such a thing as a google... [[ Thi...
There are a few flavors that I would equate with Cuban desserts, coconut, guava, and almond. Growing up with a baker as a father introduced me to fruit shaped marzipan at a very young age. In.....
Thats right, I named this dish after me, and why not. Its easy, clean, needs very little attention and the results are to die for. Of course this dish and I only have one of those things in... [[ Thi...
Its ironic, I mean with me having a cooking blog and all, but sometimes I just dont feel like cooking... or time gets away from me? It happens to me more times than Id like to admit. Im... [[ T...
or as its known at my house, Blackberry Crack. Now I dont know what it is about any dessert that has brown sugar, that makes it so addictive for me. I dont know if its the memory of brown... [[ This ...
............ and a recipe to go with it!Pasta is a little bit like wine for me, until I tasted great wine I didn’t realize how bad the wine I’d been drinking was.Once upon a time I decided I’d move.....
I know you can buy them ready made frozen, at the flea market, at restaurants, even at Publix, so why go through the trouble?.....well theres nothing like a fresh genuine Cuban Tamale, and... [...
Ive got to say that I have an inability to resist anything that says "the best...?" "new and improved", or "try our new....?" So with a broken refrigerator I found myself hung...
Woe is me! I guess well have to go out to dinner. My favorite place for a casual dinner or even lunch Joe Allens http://joeallenrestaurant.com/ Miami_Beach_home.html on the... [[ This is a conten...
As chic as a little black dress! Be adventurous, give your eyes and your palate a treat. If youre a local, visit Fresh Market http://www.thefres hmarket.com/ If youre not, try Whole... [[ This is...
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