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Take your home cooking to a new level with these how-to tips and tricks. Find out how to prep food, add flavor and make homemade dressing and seasonings.

Learn how to roast a turkey perfectly and the right way to cut an avocado for quick and easy prep.

Last Updated March 19, 2020. Published July 16, 2019 By Vanessa Leave a Comment

How to Make Taco Seasoning

How to Make Taco Seasoning

Last Updated May 5, 2020. Published September 6, 2018 By Vanessa 17 Comments

Homemade Latin Sofrito Recipe

Homemade Latin Sofrito Recipe

Last Updated March 20, 2020. Published February 16, 2015 By Vanessa Leave a Comment

How to Host a Fabulous Party on a Budget – Valentine’s Day Edition

How to Host a Fabulous Party on a Budget – Valentine’s Day Edition

Last Updated October 28, 2015. Published February 19, 2012 By Vanessa 10 Comments

My Dominican Cake Battle and Lessons Learned

My Dominican Cake Battle and Lessons Learned

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I'm Vanessa, the blogger and photographer behind Smart Little Cookie. I'm a full-time working mommy, avid eater, aspiring baker and lover of all things chocolate. Join me for some deliciously simple recipes and foodie fun!

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30 Minute or Less Recipes

Pineapple and Spinach Smoothie served with a straw

Pineapple and Spinach Smoothie

easy Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is filled with spicy flavors, shredded chicken, black beans, fire roasted tomatoes, and corn.

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Challah French Toast

Black Beans and Rice (Congri)

Black Beans and Rice

Grilled BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

5 Secrets to Easy and Delicious Latin Meals

Get the top 5 secrets to becoming an expert at cooking Latin meals in no time!

Plantain Recipes from Republica Dominicana“s Kitchen

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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)

Close up of the carved pork with a craving fork in one slice.

Slow Cooker Roasted Pork Shoulder (Pernil)

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 whole mojo roasted turkey on a wooden chopping board.

How To Carve A Turkey

Top down shot of a carved roasted turkey on a white platter.

Oven Roasted Turkey With Mojo (Cuban Thanksgiving Turkey)

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