Making your own condiments is so satisfying.  They are those little backdrops in recipes you never think to whip up because, well, they are on isle 4 at the grocery store.  In addition to these packaged goods having a ridiculously high retail mark-up, they are also often times packed with additives…

Take 25 minutes to make this fabulous paste.  Its rich, earthy flavors will add tons of depth to soups, stews and sauces.  This recipe is just a few ingredients, has lots of flavor and keeps well refrigerated for up to one month. Ingredients & Method  (yields about 6 oz) 8 dried Ancho chiles,…

When we decide to cut back on calories and aim for a healthier lifestyle, our favorite foods are sometimes the first to go. Our weeknight entrees are traded in for salads and gooey, homemade desserts become a thing of the past. What many of us don’t know is that we can have your cake, and eat it too.…

I personally love devouring a plate of pollo encebollado, yuca frita and mojo de ajo. Delicious! But like anyone with Caribbean upbringing, you know the feeling of being stuffed... and the guilt! Well until that special occasion when Mami cooks her version for you; May I suggest turning these delicious…

My brother introduced me to Sriracha Sauce. He’s a personal trainer and in an effort to cut salt from his diet and try a new hot sauce, he became obsessed with this thick, flawlessly textured chili paste. Now, this hot sauce isn’t what you’re used to – because it’s nothing like wing sauce…