The change in weather brings out the baker in me. It could be because most of our activities are centered around fall – a few weeks ago we went apple and peach picking and now pumpkin picking. Whatever it may be, it prompted us to make this super easy pumpkin spice cupcakes. You can appreciate […]

Growing up beans fritters – akara was one of my favorite Saturday morning breakfast. We would eat it with custard or put it between a fresh loaf of bread as a sandwich. As I’ve gotten older and have a family of my own, I realized how much work went into preparing it. Since it requires […]

One Pot Chicken and Rice is a savory and easy weeknights dinner, which is why I enjoy making it for my family. Although it a simple dish the addition of chicken adds a bit of excitement which also gives it an uncanny resemblance to arroz con pollo.  The annatto seasoning can be found in the international […]

How does that saying go – Necessity is the mother of invention? Well, I created this recipe a few years ago out of sheer necessity. I just had my daughter, hadn’t been to the grocery store in weeks and needed to make a quick dinner for hubby before he gets home from work. My daughter […]

Uber easy Italian baked pasta, perfect for week night dinner. Ingredients – 3 cups uncooked Pasta – I used rotini, you can use penne or ziti – 1.5 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast – cut into cubes – 2.5 shredded mozzarella cheese – 2 cups water – 1 can petite diced tomatoes, undrained – […]

Spicy Italian Sausage & Rice Casserole Ingredients 1 lb Spicy Italian Sausage – diced 1 table spoon minced garlic 3 Cups Chicken broth 3 Cups Long Grain Rice 1.5 cups of mixed vegetables Salt to taste Directions Heat 1 tsp of oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add minced garlic; add […]

I won’t consider myself a master chef but i have a few tricks up my sleeve when it comes to cooking. Well, lets just say I have watched enough cooking shows to know how to throw a meal together. Spicy Chipotle Chicken  3 to 4 lbs Chicken Thighs Oil Minced Garlic McCormick Grill Marinate – […]