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Philly Cream Cheese and Guava Holiday Wreath

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser.We are huge Philly cream cheese fans in our home. We use it for everything from bagels to cream cheese frosting. I love making my famous artichoke … Read more

Traditional Guatemalan coconut candy: cocadas reales

Traditional Guatemalan Coconut Candy: Cocadas Reales

This delicious traditional Guatemalan coconut candy recipe is one of my favorite Guatemalan candy. Known as cocadas reales this coconut candy is made with shredded coconut and condensed milk on the stove top. Chewy, sweet and deliciously soft this traditional Guatemalan candy is a sweet treat that you’re sure to fall in love with.  Why … Read more

skinny pumpkin spice latte milkshakes

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte Milkshake

This skinny pumpkin spice latte milkshake is the perfect fall coffee treat. Easy to make these low calories pumpkin drinks are not just delicious but they’re the perfect way to get that caffeine pick-me up anytime of day.   During this time of the year I love to enjoy all the holiday flavors and among … Read more

eggnog cranberry pancakes

Healthy Eggnog Cranberry Pancakes

I love cranberry and enjoy it throughout the season. After Thanksgiving when there are lots of leftovers that we need to use I love to make some cranberry pancakes with the leftover home made cranberry sauce. This year I wanted to try something new so I decided to add eggnog as well. Eggnog and cranberry … Read more

cranberry avocado salsa

Fresh Cranberry Avocado Salsa

Here is a fresh and different idea to add to your Thanksgiving dinner or simply enjoy it anytime.  The fresh, raw cranberries give this avocado salsa a festive touch and a delicious tart taste. As I was making a fresh cranberry and roasted pineapple salsa a few weeks ago I thought that a version of … Read more

fish tacos with cranberry pineapple salsa

Fish Tacos With Cranberry Salsa Recipe

I love to cook and create new recipes for my family and when I do I try to make them as healthy as possible, that is why I always use olive oil instead of butter or margarine.  As I was grocery shopping last week at Walmart I came across the new usage pairing extra virgin … Read more

egg nog flan holiday dessert

Eggnog Flan, Festive Christmas Dessert To Make This Season

If you’re looking for a creative Holiday dessert, give this Eggnog Flan a try! I decided to give the traditional flan recipe a twist, substituting milk with delicious eggnog. It came out quite tasty, with a creamy texture and unique holiday flavors. Naturally, this Christmas dessert recipe is gluten-free, so it’s perfect if you’re serving … Read more

cranberry pineapple salsa

Cranberry Pineapple Salsa

I love fresh cranberries. Before I came to the United States five years ago I had never had fresh cranberries. In Guatemala we would buy the canned cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving and you could always find dried cranberries but we didn’t get fresh cranberries. This salsa is ideal if you want to try something different … Read more