Key West Cuban Sandwiches
Since I’ve never been to Cuba, how could I really say what a Cuban sandwich is like? It’s because I feel like I sorta traveled…
Category: Latin
Caribbean Beef Stew
This Ramadan I’ve chosen to make a bunch of Latin dishes, mainly because of the hot, steamy weather we’ve been experiencing here in Chicago. It’s…
Halal Beef Tacos Step by Step
For those of you who know me as a home cook or who follow my Instagram page of cooking and recipes and food interests in…
Chicken Burrito Bowl
One of the only ‘restaurants’ I ever go to is Chipotle. I’ve always loved how fresh their ingredients are, but never eat any of the…
Late Night Nachos with Ground Beef & Cheese
I’m usually pretty good about not eating too late at night, especially heavy foods. Otherwise I have to get out some sort of vinegar in…
Two-Minute Quesadillas
No time for suhoor, but you need something hot in your tummy? These super-quick quesadillas are so easy to make- you may want to take…
Lime Chicken Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa
When I went to Irvine, CA last April for Sameer’s Eats Halal Food Tour, Lime Chicken Tacos was one of the recipes on the menu that I demonstrated. I…
Corn, Mango and Chile Salad Cups
I don’t know about you, but my time in the kitchen just keeps on getting shorter and shorter and my patience level for long, drawn…
Arroz con Gandules | Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas
I grew up eating arroz con gandules, that quintessential rice dish that every Puerto Rican family has their own version of making. Most of the time it…
Caribbean Shrimp Salad
I used to do a lot of traveling in the winter months- short escapes to warmer climates like anywhere in Florida or south of the…
