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Pastelillos de Guayaba (Guava Pastries)

February 23, 2019 By Cathy Leave a Comment

Pastelillos de Guayaba (Guava Pastries) are a delectable treat that are perfect for a scrumptious dessert, breakfast or snack. Made with just 3 simple ingredients! Don’t forget the coffee!

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Pastelillos de Guayaba (Guava Pastries) are by far my favorite Puerto Rican pastry ever! Anyone who knows me knows that pastelillos are it for me!!

And if you have never had them before, then you will be so pleasantly surprised that a treat this simple is so good! You’re in for one of the greatest treats you will ever have….

Puerto Rican Sofrito

February 15, 2019 By Cathy 10 Comments

Puerto Rican Sofrito is the seasoning sauce and base to most Puerto Rican cooking. Have some stored in your refrigerator or frozen and you will be able to make any Puerto Rican dish you like. From beans, rice and stews, you will always be ready with some in your refrigerator. Very easy to make and done in under ten minutes.

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Sofrito is a Puerto Rican seasoning sauce used extensively in Puerto Rican cooking. Honestly it is the be all end all magic sauce to our dishes.

It is the base to an extensive list of Puerto Rican dishes.

If you have a jar of sofrito ready in your refrigerator at all times , you will be able to make almost any Puerto Rican meal at any time….

Fresas con Crema (Strawberries and Cream)

February 10, 2019 By Cathy 10 Comments

Fresas con Crema (Strawberries and Cream) is a quick hyper delicious snack or dessert for any day. Made with 4 ingredients and in less than 10 minutes. Exquisite and elegant dessert!

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“Fresas con Crema” (Strawberries with Cream) is one of the easiest Mexican desserts to make but don’t let that fool you because….Fresas con Crema is by far one of the most delicious desserts you will ever make.

This is not your ordinary strawberries and cream, that I promise you!

In less than ten minutes you will have a heavenly, sweet, hyper-delicious dessert or snack.

With just four ingredients to make this amazing and elegant dessert it makes it a winner for any day.

And with Valentine’s Day around the corner, not sure what to make? This treat is definitely a winner!…

Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)

February 4, 2019 By Cathy 18 Comments

Sopa de Fideo or Mexican Noodle Soup is a delicious soup made with simple ingredients. With just a few ingredients you will have a hyper yummy soup in no time. Total comfort soup at it’s best!

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Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup) is one of those soups that I refer to as “soups that comforts the soul.”

Not only is it total comfort food but just as important is the fact that it is hyper delicious and tasty. It is also a super easy soup to make.

This soup is perfect for the whole family, even your fussy eaters will love this soup. And want another bonus? Sopa de fideo is made in no time!

It is definitely one of those soups that makes you wonder, how could a soup that is this easy to make be this delicious?!

Aren’t “no fuss” delicious soups the best?!!! :)…

Tilapia Ceviche Tostadas

January 30, 2019 By Cathy 10 Comments

Tilapia Ceviche Tostadas make the perfect appetizer, lunch or meal. Not just super simple to make but hyper delicious! Made with tender tilapia pieces cooked and marinated in fresh lime and lemon juice and combined with red onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, yellow peppers, cilantro, garlic and topped on a bed of creamy avocado and a crispy tostada.

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Ceviche, one of my most favorite foods by far! There will never be a time that I will say no to ceviche! And these Tilapia Ceviche Tostadas are no exception!

These are excellent! Refreshing and hyper tasty!!

I love ceviche so much that I have made it a point to make quite a few ceviche recipes to share with you all right here on the blog.

From seafood to vegetarian ceviche dishes, I have quite a few here because I just can’t get enough!!…