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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe
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Valentine’s day is coming up, and there’s no better way to celebrate than to make your loved ones delicious food! I love cooking for people and sharing the food I make, and I often use that as an in to start new friendships and deepen bonds with people I want to get to know. Enter, the universal dessert.…
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Champagne Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Champagne cupcakes are the kind of dessert that make Valentine’s Day feel instantly special. Soft, lightly bubbly, and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, they strike that perfect balance between romantic and familiar — festive enough for a celebration, but cozy enough to share at home with the people you love most. The…
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Puerto Rican–Style Polvorones Recipe with Sprinkles
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Puerto Rican polvorones are playful in a way a lot of holiday cookies aren’t. They still have that classic tender, crumbly texture, but they lean a little sweeter, a little softer, and—if you grew up with them—a little nostalgic. Adding almond flour deepens the flavor and softens the crumb even more, giving the cookie a light nuttiness…
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Sopa de Lentejas (Lentil Soup Recipe)
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We’re in the depths of January now, so even places like LA are a bit too cold for comfort, especially in the late night and early morning. Like a true abuelita, I believe in soup year round, even when it’s 90 degrees and sunny in the dead of summer. If you’re not like that, now is the time to try out…
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Authentic Horchata Recipe
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Horchata is one of those things that feels simple until you start paying attention to how it’s made. I think about it every time I grab a cup before walking around a swap meet in Los Angeles. Just a quick stop at a stand, a plastic cup sweating in my hand,and something cold and refreshing to sip while…
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Authentic Chiles Rellenos Recipe
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While not a quick weeknight dinner, chiles rellenos are worth the effort they require. Scorching the peppers concentrates the flavor into a deep, nostalgic flavor. The light and fluffy batter is the perfect pair with the melty, cheesy filling. When I think about chiles rellenos, I think about Saturday nights with family, dinners out with friends,…
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Easy Breakfast Blueberry Muffins
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One of the biggest issues I didn’t foresee about being an adult was the constant struggle of trying to think of a healthy filling breakfast. I wake up before work with an overwhelming sense that nothing is going in a pan. In fact, nothing is even going in the toaster most days. This usually leaves me eating another…
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Simple Lemon Olive Oil Yogurt Cake Recipe
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I’ve always loved a lemon flavored dessert. Rich, dark chocolate has its place, but there’s something about the light, citrus sweetness that is perfect for any occasion. When I was a kid, my abuela would make lemon squares every summer, lightly dusted with powdered sugar. I loved the sweet and sour combination, the delicate crumb of the crust. This recipe was…
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Easy Mexican Rice Recipe
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Since I was a child, a meal has never felt complete without a side of rice. While I love plain white rice, cilantro rice, and any other variety, classic tomato rice has always been the one I crave the most. Even if you’ve never had homemade Mexican rice, you’ve definitely ordered it at a Mexican restaurant. The light red,…
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Authentic Cuban Black Beans Recipe – Easy & Flavorful
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Cuban black beans, frijoles negros, are a staple of Cuban cooking. Slow-simmered with aromatics, spices, and just the right balance of tang and sweetness, these beans are deeply flavorful and comforting. This recipe brings together the traditional elements of a Cuban sofrito (a sauté of onions, peppers, and garlic) with a touch of vinegar and sugar…