Penne with Avocado and Shrimp Recipe

I’m obsessed with avocados.  Il Corallo, one of my favorite Italian restaurants, prepares a dish similar to this recipe.  They introduced me to this concept of using avocado in a pasta dish before it was trendy.  The avocado combined with the sautéed shrimp and tomatoes […]

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BBQ Ribs Recipe

These BBQ country style ribs can be made on the grill or using your oven’s broiler.  My marinade will infuse flavor into your ribs so you can serve them “naked” (i.e. without BBQ sauce) for the little ones.  These ribs are guaranteed to be tender […]

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Watermelon Sorbet Recipe

I recently bought a mini “seedless” watermelon for the kids.  They decided that it had seeds and wouldn’t eat it. What’s a Latina Mom to do?  Purée the watermelon and make a refreshing watermelon sorbet.  Here’s a 3-ingredient sorbet recipe you can use with your […]

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Puerto Rican Rice and Beans Recipe

Arroz con habichuelas is a Puerto Rican staple. In my house, rice is served as a side dish most nights. Lucas’ favorites are white rice and “special rice” (aka Chicken Flavored Rice A Roni).  Whether you use canned or dry beans is a personal preference […]

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Calamari Boil Foil Packet Recipe

This calamari boil foil packet recipe can be made with shrimp or any seafood combination. It’s an easy “one-pot meal which can be prepared on the grill or in the oven.

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