CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO!!

Cinco de Mayo is on Saturday and Im sharing with you all the recipes I talked about on TV, Monday. You will give your guests something to talk about with these fun and festive appetizers! Ive taken...

USEFUL STORING TIPS

In order to be a successful cook, your supplies must be ready and fresh when you need them. Here are some useful tips to help you store some of your favorite produce and maximize the best flavor....

BLACK BEAN PIZZA WEDGES (the easiest pizza you ever made!) 2 pizzas can serve as an appetizer for 4 ppl INGREDIENTS 8in circular whole wheat flat bread 2 cups monterrey jack cheese - shredded 1 can...

HEALTHY EATS

ARUGULA CHICKEN WRAP This meal came out of things I had in the fridge. If I would of had parmessan cheese, I would of shaved some on top of the arugula salad. But, I didnt and my meal was still...

EASTER WEEKEND BRUNCH

CHEESE OMELETTE WITH FLANK STEAK AND MASHED PLANTAINS Tomorrow is going to be hectic with our family dinner, mass and of course brunch. So, lets get a head start on Easter brunch and marinate the...

HUMMUS PLATE

GARLIC LEMON HUMMUS PLATE HUMMUS 2 cans of garbanzo beans 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 plump clove of fresh garlic 1 and a half tablespoons of fresh cilantro - minced sprinkle of...

LAST NIGHTS DINNER

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST and GARLIC ROASTED ASPARAGUS with BAKED SWEET POTATO WEDGES This is last nights dinner. There are tons of left overs today, but its Good Friday. I also made a Hummus plate. I...

FOOD BLOGGERS CONVENTION: SOHO

I had the pleasure of attending “The Fashion of Food” festival, Sunday in Soho. The events are part of an annual conference put together by the International Association of Culinary Professionals....

SERIOUS EATS IN 30 MINUTES OR LESS!

FUSILLI TOSSED WITH OLIVE OIL, GARLIC AND SPINACHSometimes its really tough trying to decide what to make for dinner and FAST...So why not settle on a quick pasta dish that can be made in 30...

TACO TUESDAY!

Its Taco Tuesday everyone! So, its time for some tacos tonight at my place! Im sharing with you guys my favorite CHICKEN TACO recipe. INGREDIENTS (Youll be able to make 10 nice size tacos) 1 1/2...

QUICK CHICKEN GYROS FOR TWO

I first came up with this recipe on a rainy Sunday afternoon when I was craving a gyro but wasnt up for the trek in the rain to the gyro shop. The tzatziki sauce is so refreshing and easy to make....

NAOMI IS COOKING FOR US - AGAIN!!

Naomis Mango & Passion Fruit Tilapia You may remember last month, Naomi shared a special fish taco recipe with us. Well, this month shes at it again - this time creating a mango and passion fruit...

PUMPKIN RAISIN HOLIDAY COOKIES

These cookies are probably the most popular cookie that I make during the holiday season. Aside from how yummy they taste...the second best thing about making them is the smell of cinnamon, cloves,...

TIOs BIRTHDAY DINNER

Today is a very special day because its one of my favorite Uncles birthday :-). So, my huni and I are putting together a special menu for him according to his tastes. Heres the main course: Spinach...

WHATS FOR DINNER TONIGHT?

Heres a quick recipe for grilled rosemary chicken that can be prepared very quickly. Its delicious and flavorful. And perfect on one of those nights when you get home from work and dont want to...

Hi guys! My Kikoman sponsored Food Network segment will air one last time, and thats tonight! Im making two separate dishes: Cebiche - to start. I prepare it with Kikomans rice vinegar as opposed...

CHOPPING ONIONS WITHOUT CRYING (sin lagrimas)!

Its pretty amazing that one vegetable that tastes so good and is used in so many dishes could have such a powerful affect on our eyes. Ive been asked this question dozens of times! So, if youre one...

CARROT CAKE

On Thanksgiving Eve 2009 and 2010 I joined forces with Roxana Colorado of Roxies Dare 2b in preparing a Thanksgiving meal for 200 underpriviledged New Yorkers. More than two dozen volunteer cooks...

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES!

Hmmm...they smelled so yummy when they came out of the oven and were even tastier warm with a bowl of vanilla ice cream! I love this time of year because we get to indulge on all the good stuff!...

Food Network Fan Face Off

Hi guys! Im at it again on the Food Network! This time Im making two separate dishes: Cebiche to start, then a ginger breaded chicken breast covered with a tangy cuban mojo sauce! Are you hungry...

FISH TACOS WITH MANGO SALSA

Hola buen dia! Im excited to share with you a fabulous fish taco recipe from my best friend/college roommate/half sister/cook extraordinaire Naomi! Heres her recipe! Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa...