Fudgy Caramel Brownies
If anyone says chocolate and caramel in the same sentence I’m the first one to turn my head. To me, these flavors together make heaven. This is a decadent recipe that I have in my...
Slow Cooked Carnitas with Homemade Flour Tortillas
I love slow cooking meat because there is so little work to do. Just put the cut in with all the spices and vegetables and let heat and time work their magic. This carnitas recipe...
Spanish Churros with Chocolate Dip
Fried dough smothered in sugar and dipped in chocolate? Yes, please! Because my family came from Spain, I have a true love for everything Spanish including their desserts. I was lucky enough to spend some...
Seafood and Asparagus Paella
I love a one-pot meal that also feels extra-special, and paella makes that kind of meal. This Spanish dish of rice, vegetables and meat or seafood packs flavor and simplicity into one skillet. A large...
Rustic Garbanzo Bean Soup with Parmesan and Homemade Chili Oil
This is a simple, nourishing soup that is full of flavor and very easy to make. Blending half of the beans makes for just the right combination of flavorful broth and satisfying texture. It is...
Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza Drizzled with Honey
Everyone has their own opinions about pizza and what it takes to make the very best one. Despite so many types of crust and sauces — and the endless toppings there are to choose from...
Italian Sweet Cannoli
Cannoli is such a special treat. Every time I go to an Italian restaurant I look for it on the menu. Every bite of a good cannoli is fluffy, airy and delightful with a nice...