Affordable & Approachable Food
Scoot up your seats – I think it’s time to have a little chat about sofrito – specifically Puerto Rican sofrito.
The stuff appears in many of my recipes, due to my upbringing and the city I grew up in. I grew up in a Puerto Rican household in Miami where dinner plates were typically piled high with yellow rice, stews, and beans – all prepared with fried, fresh homemade sofrito. …
Crispy on the outside with perfectly juicy and tender insides. Yes, I am talking about tofu.
There are quite a few steps for this recipe, but it’s totally worth it. Especially when you want something homemade and completely from scratch – with complete control of the flavor and ingredients.…
Don’t be shy – pile on that plate high with a sweet potato tofu scramble.
When breakfast rolls around, I like it savory, satisfying and packed with plant-based protein. Of course, I like to do this in a way that’s also affordable and approachable – so tofu scramble it is. …
These chewy vegan chocolate chip cookies will be eaten as fast as they are baked! Just make sure to there’s enough for seconds or thirds.
If you think you have self-control when it comes to freshly baked cookies – think again!…
Tofu is one of those things that you either love or hate – depending on your cooking skills.
A good block of tofu is nothing more than a blank canvas, or sponge, needing some extra help to get things going in the right direction. …
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and if you’re like me, you’re scrambling around to think of a last-minute, free Mother’s Day gift ideas that’s thoughtful, yet won’t break the bank.
This is when creativity kicks in – especially during these trying times where lots of places are closed or just not as fun right now. …
Crank up those ovens – we’re waking up the family with freshly baked, healthy banana nut bread.
During these trying times, we have been a little more creative with the challenge of using limited ingredients. Today I looked around my pantry and we had lots of flour and ripe bananas that had to be used up.…
Do you know what’s fun? Snacking. We can feel a little less guilty with healthy plant-based quarantine snacks – and that’s exactly what I have for you.
Especially at the comfort of your own home, in comfortable pants with a drawstring that can be loosened.…
Today was hot, which as a not-so-nice reminder of what to anticipate for the summer: uncomfortable hot weather in an apartment without an air conditioner.
Not looking forward to it.
If we are still in quarantine by then, doing work over summer is going to be awful.…
Potatoes have always been a staple at our home, but they have become an essential food item since we’ve been in quarantine.
Before, I would grab a 3-5 pound bag of potatoes. Today, we’re slinging 10-pound bags into the grocery cart.…