Side Dishes

Irish Soda Bread

November 8, 2019 By Cathy Leave a Comment

Irish Soda Bread is delicious and one of the easiest breads to make. Just 4 ingredients and zero rising time, makes this bread perfect to make any day of the week. Perfect with butter, jelly, for sandwiches or dunking in stews.

With the holidays around the corner, I will be sharing more bread and dessert recipes and it doesn’t get any easier than this Irish Soda Bread!

With just four ingredients, zero waiting time for the dough to rise and barely any need to knead the dough, this bread is hyper simple to make.

It just doesn’t get any easier than that!…

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

October 14, 2019 By Cathy Leave a Comment

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken (Pollo a la BBQ) is a delicious, easy and convenient way to make shredded chicken that can be used in so many delicious ways! Delicious recipe ideas in post.

I’m sure you, like myself, have come home and wondered what to make for dinner.

Goodness, how many times has this happened, right? 😄

This super easy instant pot bbq chicken will help with that problem!

I love recipes that are not only delicious but also ones that are easy and convenient to make.

This is that kind of recipe! Make it ahead of time if you like and enjoy it throughout the week!

Talk about perfect easy weeknight meals with this one!…

Plantain Chips

October 5, 2019 By Cathy 10 Comments

Plantain Chips are delicious, and super easy to make at home! No more store bought chips! Make these at home for a quick, easy healthy snack for the whole family. Or serve at your next chips and dip gathering!

Chances are if you ever have had Plantain Chips, they were store bought. Maybe you have even wondered how are they made.

On the other hand, if you have never tasted a plantain chip, then you could possibly be really missing out!

Either way, I’m excited to show you how simple it is to make plantain chips at home….

Ensalada de Papa

September 27, 2019 By Cathy 12 Comments

This Ensalada de Papa (Puerto Rican Potato Salad) is creamy and all kinds of delicious! Made with boiled potatoes, red onions, red peppers, boiled eggs, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. A yummy, no fuss potato salad. The perfect side to any meal!

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Yes, I know, most people think of making a creamy potato salad solely in the summer time. It is a classic dish for barbeques and buffet style family gatherings….

Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice)

August 13, 2019 By Cathy 10 Comments

Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice) is delicious, fluffy and perfect with any meal. Flavored with crispy ‘”tocino” (pork fat). If you’re a Vegetarian just simply exclude the pork fat.

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What’s great about white rice?! Well of course EVERYTHING!!

White rice is the king of all rice dishes because it just goes with so many meals!

This Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice) will become one of your favorite ways to cook white rice. It is so flavorful and so simple to make, you will never go wrong with this Puerto Rican Rice. …