Apps & Sides, Recipes

Arroz con Gandules Recipe

Arroz con Gandules Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas Large Pot or Dutch Oven 2 cups long-grain white rice1 can (15 oz gandules (pigeon peas), drained and rinsed)4 cups water1/2 cup sofrito3 slices of cooked ham (diced)1/4 cup tomato sauce1 packet Sazon seasoning1 tbsp Adobo2 tbsp vegetable oil1 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp ground… Continue reading Arroz con Gandules Recipe

Entrees, Recipes

Italian Ravioli

Ravioli For the Pasta Dough:2 cups all-purpose flour3 large eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon olive oilFor the Filling:1 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 egg1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepperFresh herbs (such as basil or parsley, chopped (optional)) Prepare the Pasta Dough:On a clean work surface, mound the flour and create a hole in the… Continue reading Italian Ravioli

Entrees, Life, Recipes

Very Easy – Cuban Picadillo

One of the many perks from growing up in South Florida was that I was surrounded by the delicious foods from a variety of countries. One of my go to picks being Cuban food. Now, while I am not Cuban myself, I am happy to share one of my favorites eating with you, called: Picadillo.… Continue reading Very Easy – Cuban Picadillo

Apps & Sides, Recipes

Quick & Easy Summer Pasta Salad

It's finally summer and the idea of throwing together a BBQ keeps coming up! In fact, we finally pulled the trigger and purchased a simple charcoal grill here since we didn't bring our old one with us from North Carolina. #ThankYouFourthofJulySales We've actually had quite a few BBQs and summer just officially started two weeks… Continue reading Quick & Easy Summer Pasta Salad