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Delicious Fish Tacos made with a lime-dressed slaw, flounder fish and topped with avocado and a tomato, jalapeño and cilantro salsa all wrap in corn tortillas.

Fried Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw

Tuna Avocado salad on toast

Tuna Avocado Tostadas

Pineapple and Spinach Smoothie served with a straw

Pineapple and Spinach Smoothie

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Bacon and Egg Muffins served with toast and avocado

Bacon and Egg Muffins

Quick, simple and packed with protein, these fluffy bacon and egg muffins are perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Baked in the oven, these bacon egg cups are perfect for meal prep and so easy to make. Eggs are my favorite protein source. Whenever I can't think of anything to cook for dinner in most cases, I always end up making eggs in one way or another. These cheesy, fluffy bacon ... continue reading...

Mango Banana Smoothie served in a mason jar with paper straws

Mango Banana Smoothie

Pasta salad with peas and ham served in a white bowl.

Macaroni Salad Recipe (Ensalada de Coditos)

French Toast Overnight Oats served in a mason jar topped with whipped cream and a sprinkled of cinnamon.

Basic Cinnamon Overnight Oats

A glass of coquito topped with chocolate flakes.

Chocolate Coquito

Three glasses with coconut eggnog next to a striped cloth.

Coquito Drink (Coconut Eggnog)

Arroz con Guandules (Pigeon Peas Rice) ~ This delicious rice is the side dish of choice at every Dominican and Puerto Rican holiday dinner. Made with pigeon peas and a mixture of Latin seasonings, this popular rice dish its perfect for Noche Buena. #NochebuenaConIMUSA #ad

Arroz con Gandules (Pigeon Peas Rice)

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Pineapple and Spinach Smoothie served with a straw

Pineapple and Spinach Smoothie

This healthy pineapple and spinach smoothie is sweet and delicious with no sugar added. The perfect to kick-start your new year in a healthy way. My new year has kind of started very s-l-o-w-l-y. I have no idea what it's wrong, but I find myself ... continue reading...

Bacon and Egg Muffins served with toast and avocado

Bacon and Egg Muffins

Quick, simple and packed with protein, these fluffy bacon and egg muffins are perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Baked in the oven, these bacon egg cups are perfect for meal prep and so easy to make. Eggs are my favorite protein source. ... continue reading...

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Yuca balls and dip served on a plate

Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls & Cilantro Dressing

Crunchy on the outside, soft and cheese on the inside, these Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls are a simple and scrumptious appetizer that can only be made better with a tangy and perfectly delicious cilantro dressing. Easy to make they are ready ... continue reading...

Plantain stuffed cups ready to serve

Stuffed Plantain Cups (Tostones Rellenos)

Stuffed Plantain Cups, also known as Tostones Rellenos are cute little cups of scrumptiousness, filled with shredded beef and topped with mayo and ketchup. Easy to prep, they are such a fun and delicious appetizer to serve to friends and ... continue reading...

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Delicious Fish Tacos made with a lime-dressed slaw, flounder fish and topped with avocado and a tomato, jalapeño and cilantro salsa all wrap in corn tortillas.

Fried Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw

Delicious Fried Fish Tacos made with a lime-dressed slaw, flounder fish and topped with avocado and a tomato, jalapeño and cilantro salsa all wrap in corn tortillas. Is there anything much better in life than an amazing fried fish taco? I ... continue reading...

Bacon and Egg Muffins served with toast and avocado

Bacon and Egg Muffins

Quick, simple and packed with protein, these fluffy bacon and egg muffins are perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Baked in the oven, these bacon egg cups are perfect for meal prep and so easy to make. Eggs are my favorite protein source. ... continue reading...

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A deliciously sweet and tangy Apple Cranberry Pie filled with crisp apples and cranberries covered by a flaky, buttery crust. THE perfect holiday dessert!

Apple Cranberry Pie

A deliciously sweet and tangy Apple Cranberry Pie filled with crisp apples and cranberries covered by a flaky, buttery crust. It's THE perfect holiday dessert! So easy to prep, this is a real crowd pleasing pie! It is officially holiday ... continue reading...

stocked brownie bites with a glass of milk

Pumpkin Brownie Cheesecake Bites

Chocolaty, gooey brownie bites filled with a delicious pumpkin cheesecake cream. This easy pumpkin brownie recipe is the perfect snack to share this Halloween and fall!  The Fall season brings with it all things pumpkin. All of the sudden, ... continue reading...

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Pineapple and Spinach Smoothie served with a straw

Pineapple and Spinach Smoothie

This healthy pineapple and spinach smoothie is sweet and delicious with no sugar added. The perfect to kick-start your new year in a healthy way. My new year has kind of started very s-l-o-w-l-y. I have no idea what it's wrong, but I find myself ... continue reading...

Mango Banana Smoothie served in a mason jar with paper straws

Mango Banana Smoothie

This protein-packed and refreshing mango banana smoothie is filled with vitamins, probiotics, and lots of tropical tasting flavors! This vegan smoothie is the perfect way to get some sunshine into your day! I have been struggling with weight ... continue reading...

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