Bake This: Hello Dollies

Coconut-y, chocolate-y, nutty and buttery, my dear friend Valerie always bakes me Hello Dollies from scratch whenever she comes over. A totally sweet slam dunk,…

Cook This: Chicken Marsala Meatballs

Creamy and savory — I spotted my friend (and fine jeweler) Jacqueline Pinto making these chicken marsala meatballs and I was so inspired. Besides, I…

Date & Cashew Smoothie Recipe

My all-time favorite lunch spot — menu wise — in Miami is Miami Juice Bar in Sunny Isles. If you know you know! On their…

Cook This: Turkey Picadillo

  Turkey Picadillo is a lighter alternative to my favorite Cuban beef picadillo dish only it’s made with ground turkey instead. I actually prefer this…

Cook This: Lentil Soup

You’re hungry. But you’re craving something warm and hearty. But hold the protein! What’s a gal or guy to cook? Lentil soup. Le duh! This…

Cook This: Macaroni and Cheese

It’s cheesy. Gooey. Did I mention it’s delicious? I spotted my friend Shannon making this Barefoot Contessa overnight mac and cheese recipe so I had…

Cook This: Chocolate Lava Cakes

I double dog dare you to name a more scrumptious dessert than chocolate lava cakes BECAUSE IT’S NOT POSSIBLE. Ooey and gooey, my rich and…