M&M and chocolate fruit kabobs

Tropical Fruit Kabobs With M&M’s® Crispy

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CrispyIsBack #CollectiveBias   At home we are always trying to incorporate more fruits and vegetables in our diets, specially when it comes to the kids.  I have to admit that none of us eat enough veggies and fruits … Read more

tamarind poached pears

Tamarind Poached Pears With Pear Cream

Thank you USA Pears for sponsoring this post. With fresh pear season underway, click here to check out more pear recipes! The weather is starting to get chilly, even here in Florida, and I am in the mood for something warm, comforting, sweet and easy to make.  Poached pears is one of my favorite fall … Read more

Hazelnut Coffee Arroz Con Leche

Hazelnut Coffee Arroz Con Leche Recipe

Enjoy the rich and comforting flavors of this hazelnut coffee arroz con leche, a delightful twist on the classic rice pudding dessert. This easy-to-make recipe combines the creamy goodness of traditional arroz con leche with the aromatic notes of hazelnut coffee, creating a delicious and comforting dessert.    A Delicious Coffee Dessert Growing up in … Read more

Guatemalan Bananas with Sweet Cream

Bananas are delicious on their own account! but with little effort, you can create some incredible desserts.  In Guatemala, bananas are popular, as you can imagine, and a huge variety of food is made from or accompanied by bananas.  Guatemalan Bananas are delicious and cinnamony and light, all-around fantastic.  Place these bananas on pancakes, brownies, … Read more

Leche Frita – Latino Donuts

Leche Frita is a delicious any-time dessert with monastic roots. They remind me of Easter Brunch and spring blossoms. I double up on the zest and make the orange and lemon flavors the center of this sweet treat. A dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon are the only adornment needed but on special occasions its … Read more

Poached Pears in Red Wine

I adore poached pears. I love how light yet completely satisfying this dessert is. It’s always elegant and quite easy to prepare. Poached pears are also quite versatile. With just four little ingredients and essentially one step, poached pears are the perfect dessert to throw together just before you serve dinner. When the meal is … Read more

Cinnamon Tortilla Cups

Cinnamon Tortilla Cups

We love fajitas, burritos and enchiladas dinners during the week. They are quick, easy and fairly inexpensive meals to throw together for a family of 5.  The problem I face are the few rogue tortilla wraps left on the plate when the meal is over. Fortunately, my family is also big on desserts. I looked … 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