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Puerto Rican–Style Polvorones Recipe with Sprinkles
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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Crispy Wok-Fried Green Beans Recipe
These green beans are for the part of the meal where everything feels a little heavy and you want something sharp, fast, and loud enough to cut through it. Wok-frying gives them blistered spots and a little chew, the kind of texture that keeps you reaching back into the bowl instead of politely moving on. They’re not trying…
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Crispy and Easy Oven-Baked Cauliflower Recipe
This is the recipe I make when I’ve been on a vacation or right after the holidays when my body is screaming for a vegetable but I’m still craving something comforting. This is the ultimate side dish when a salad just won’t do. My dad made this for my brother and I when my brother was just starting his foray into cooked…