Affordable & Approachable Food
Fried sweet plantains or maduros are a common Puerto Rican side dish that adds a touch of sweetness to an otherwise savory dish.
Growing up, we had this at the dinner table just about every evening, along with rice, stewed beans, and a few slices of ripe avocado.…
Thinking about what to create for dinner isn’t always easy – but sometimes a peek into the refrigerator helps get the creative juices flowing.
I am in the business of making food with what I have, with the cookware I have available.…
When dinner o’clock approaches, oftentimes, I just want to cook something up that’s fast, easy, yet, still packed with flavor and love.
Pan-cooked greens check all of the boxes mentioned above.
Additionally, I have been challenging myself to eat more new foods.…
This afternoon I wasn’t equipped with a recipe plan – I just knew that I wanted and needed to use a whole head of broccoli before it turned into a slimy ball of wasted money.
And I don’t like to waste money. …
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.…
Who said you had to follow a recipe for tacos?
Really, just use what you have and throw it in. Top the taco with your favorite taco sauce and there you go – that’s lunch. As much I love following new recipes, sometimes it just makes sense to use what you already have. …
Lately, our household has been a soup, stew, and chili eatery.
Due to what’s going on in the world, grocery shopping trips have been sporadic, in order to reduce our contact with the general public. This means we buy pantry-safe ingredients that can last a very long time. …
When I want to feel like I am close to family, I whip up all of my favorite Puerto Rican dishes. I can’t make it quiet like abuela – but I try.
Lately, I’ve been going for comfort foods, along with dishes that use ingredients that last a long time and are affordable.…
Now that we have our cheap food essentials, it’s time crank up the oven and cook up crispy baked potato wedges.
Potatoes are one of the more affordable and long-lasting vegetables you can keep around in your kitchen. Besides, they are great candidates for snack time. …
