Chocolate-Filled Mango Cupcakes with Cherry Frosting

Above: Finished cupcake revealing the chocolate center. I came up with this while planning my daughter’s fifth birthday party. I wanted a tropical theme to celebrate her roots (she is half Dominican and spent her first 4 years there) but I also needed to incorporate chocolate, my daughter’s favorite food. Chocolate-Filled Mango Cupcakes with Cherry …

Coconut Shrimp Risotto

Above: Plated on steamed spinach with fresh grated Parmesan on top. Coconut Shrimp Risotto   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour   Creamy and delicious, this dish is very healthy if you use brown rice. Recipe type: Main Serves: 6 Ingredients 1½ tbsp olive oil 1 large onion …

Baked Samosas

Above: Finished samosas are really good with mango or mint chutney. When I use the oven, especially in the warmer months. I have to make use of the whole oven so I feel that heating up the house is worth it. Since I was already making the chicken today, I decided to make samosas as …

Oven-Fried Spicy Chicken

Above: My son Marcos, diving into a bite of the cooked chicken. Oven-Fried Spicy Chicken   Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins   This a great, low-fat version of fried chicken with an Indian spice kick. Recipe type: Main course Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 whole chicken …

Shredded Pork Carnitas

Above: Served with warm corn tortillas, lettuce, avocado and sour cream Shredded Pork Carnitas   Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 3 hours Total time 3 hours 45 mins   Suggested serving with warm corn tortillas, lettuce, avocado and sour cream. Also delicious with rice. Recipe type: Mexican Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 Pork Loin …