Sweetpotato Vegan Date Dulce De Leche with Chia Pudding For National Sweetpotato Month
I am excited to share my Vegan Date Dulce De Leche with Chia Pudding in partnership with North Carolina Sweetpotatoes for National Sweetpotato Month.
This vegan dulce de has a deep caramel flavor from the dates, earthiness from sweetpotatoes, and a bit of spiciness from the ginger and cinnamon. Traditional dulce de leche is made by simmering a can of sweetened condensed milk on the stove for hours like my mom did when I was a little girl. Making dulce de leche with dates and sweetpotatoes takes hours out of the process and is vegan, refined sugar, and dairy-free. Use the vegan date dulce de leche to top your chia pudding, dip your fresh fruit, or eat it by the spoonful with the fridge door open.
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Movie Night: Cinnamon Butter Popcorn with Dulce de Leche
Save this recipe for your next movie night! The cinnamon flavor comes from infusing Canelita Tea, which is a rich tea made with a blend of rose hips, cinnamon, and black tea in butter or coconut oil. You can also do this with a 1/4 tsp. of cinnamon instead of the tea. Notes: Squeezing the tea bags makes sure you get every drop of flavor and butter out of them. This popcorn is best eaten right away. You can also mix the butter and dulce de leche (caramel sauce works too) in individual bowls.
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Nonalcoholic Caramel Apple Hot Toddy Mocktail
Feliz Latinè Heritage Month! It’s celebrated September 15th through October 15th. I am a proud Latinè, my father is from Chile. I am excited to share my heritage through a paid partnership with Pinterest this month. One of the deepest ways I’ve connected with my Latinè heritage is by drinking ceremonial cacao daily. It’s a plant medicine that has been drunk for thousands of years by the Olmecs, the Mayans, the Toltecs, the Aztecs, the Incas, and other cultures. It’s known as a heart opener and it’s cracked mine wide open to opportunities and the potential of my life.
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Chocolate Marranitos: Chewy Gingerbread Pig Cookies
Feliz Latinè Heritage Month! It’s celebrated September 15th through October 15th. I am a proud Latinè, my father is from Chile. I am excited to share my heritage through a paid partnership with Pinterest this month. One of the deepest ways I’ve connected with my Latinè heritage is by drinking ceremonial cacao daily. It’s a plant medicine that has been drunk for thousands of years by the Olmecs, the Mayans, the Toltecs, the Aztecs, the Incas, and other cultures. It’s known as a heart opener and it’s cracked mine wide open to opportunities and the potential of my life.
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Upgrade Your Hot Chocolate: Make Blender Champurrado
Feliz Latinè Heritage Month! It’s celebrated September 15th through October 15th. I am a proud Latinè, my father is from Chile. I am excited to share my heritage through a paid partnership with Pinterest this month. One of the deepest ways I’ve connected with my Latinè heritage is by drinking ceremonial cacao daily. It’s a plant medicine that has been drunk for thousands of years by the Olmecs, the Mayans, the Toltecs, the Aztecs, the Incas, and other cultures. It’s known as a heart opener and it’s cracked mine wide open to opportunities and the potential of my life.
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Easy Nourishing Green Blender Soup
This recipe is like drinking a warm, nourishing, green hug and it’s your answer for “it’s too cold for a smoothie.” Perfect for when you need an extra nutrient boost or when you feel that slight tickle in your throat. It freezes well, which means you can make it ahead of time and have it ready and waiting for you!
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Apple Cider Cinnamon Tea Pitcher Mocktail
Meet my new favorite recipe for autumn Friday nights and every holiday from now until the New Year. Use sparkling apple cider to make this bubbly. You can also use champagne or sparkling rose. The spicy cinnamon sugar rim is delicious with the notes of chiles, lime, salt, and sugar. It’s so good that you might want to try it on your other seasonal drinks. Let me know if you try it!
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Flor de Jamaica (Hibiscus) Chili Margarita Mocktail for Dia de Los Muertos
“Day of the Dead, also known as Dia de Muertos, celebrates the lives of beloved family and friends through offerings of food and drink at private altars or gravesites. Originating from an ancient Aztec tradition celebrating the Mictecacihuatl, the goddess of the dead this festival was initially held during all of August. However, once Mexico was colonized by Spain in the 16th century, the holiday shifted to be closer to All Saints and All Souls Day, landing on November 1st and 2nd. Recognized as a public holiday throughout Mexico, it’s also widely celebrated throughout the U.S. and South America. The offerings, or ofrendas, given to a loved one can vary, but food is an integral part of the Day of the Dead celebration. It’s said that the smells and scents of a loved one’s favorite foods can bring them the energy to continue on in the afterlife.”
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Sweetpotato Margarita Mocktail with North Carolina Sweetpotatoes for Latinè & Hispanic Heritage Month
Feliz Latinè Heritage Month! It’s celebrated from September 15th through October 15th. I am a proud Latinè, and my father is from Chile. I am excited to share my heritage through a partnership with North Carolina Sweetpotatoes this month. This drink is the perfect excuse to meal prep your sweetpotatoes for the week, save this recipe for later. The sweetpotato caramel comes together quickly with mashed North Carolina sweetpotatoes and the drink is garnished with diced crunchy roasted sweetpotatoes. Bonus: The caramel is delicious with fresh fruit like apple slices.
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Marigold Margarita Mocktail with Marigold Syrup & Ice Cubes for Día de los Muertos
Feliz Latinè Heritage Month! It’s celebrated from September 15th through October 15th. I am a proud Latinè, and my father is from Chile. I am excited to share my heritage through a partnership with Pinterest this month. This mocktail is made with a simple syrup that has been infused with dried marigolds, also called calendulas or cempasúchi. They are often used as traditional decorations for Día de los Muertos in Mexico.
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Cafe Con Cacao & Feliz Latinè Heritage Month in Partnership with Pinteres
Feliz Latinè Heritage Month! It’s celebrated September 15th through October 15th. I am a proud Latinè, my father is from Chile. I am excited to share my heritage through a paid partnership with Pinterest this month. One of the deepest ways I’ve connected with my Latinè heritage is by drinking ceremonial cacao daily. It’s a plant medicine that has been drunk for thousands of years by the Olmecs, the Mayans, the Toltecs, the Aztecs, the Incas, and other cultures. It’s known as a heart opener and it’s cracked mine wide open to opportunities and the potential of my life.
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Strawberry Whipped Cream Food Processor Frosting
Inspired by Serious Eats, this frosting is genius! It uses a food processor, which makes a dense whipped cream to frost your favorite desserts with. The dried strawberries create a stable, thick, and flavorful cream. The hibiscus tea syrup (check out my last recipe) creates a pop of flavor. Don’t forget to add the smallest pinch of salt. Note: If you have a scale, that’s the best way to weigh the strawberries. I used Trader Joe’s freeze dried strawberries (it’s almost 1 cup).
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Hibiscus (Flor de Jamaica) Ginger Root Fizz Mocktail
Hibiscus (flor de Jamaica) is a delicious herbal tea made from the calyx of the hibiscus flower. It has a tart, floral, and fruity flavor similar to cranberries or pomegranate. This is the perfect for brunch or late afternoon drink. Note: Add more honey or agave, if you like your tea sweeter. Garnish with fresh mint and strawberries. Save this to try later!
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Chocolate Mug Cake with Date Dulce de Leche
Make a delicious fluffy cake in under 60 seconds! Pop this cake batter in your favorite (microwave-safe) coffee mug. Want to make this extra special? Top with my vegan date dulce de leche and fresh fruit. Note: Using a wider mug will leave room for the cake to expand plus give you room to add your toppings. You can always use a paper towel under the mug to catch overflow if you’re not sure. The mug I used was 18 ounces, it from the sold out Target Latinx collection.
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The Chef’s Guide To Roasted Veggies
Roasting your veggies can totally change your meal-prep game. It’s a fast and easy way to make any veggies taste delicious. By roasting, you concentrate the flavor of the veggies.
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Cola de Mono: Chilean Winter Holiday Chilled Coffee Drink
Cola de Mono is a Chilean winter coffee holiday drink. This version is made with milk, coffee, and simple syrup that has been infused with Tadin’s Canelita Tea, a cinnamon stick, orange peel, and star anise. The syrup is delicious when poured over fresh fruit or pancakes or mixed with seltzer or a cocktail. It’s also a beautiful holiday hostess gift. Feel free to skip the pisco in this drink if you’re avoiding alcohol. This recipe is perfect to double, triple, or quadruple and serve chilled in a pitcher for parties. It’s the perfect drink for brunch.
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Warm Salad: Baked Spinach & Crispy Quinoa Salad
First, what’s a baked salad? It’s a salad where all the ingredients are baked: Greens, veggies, toasted grains and seeds, and you can even serve it with warmed dressing. This is a Tik Tok trend that has deep culinary roots. Warm salads have been around for thousands of years.
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Refill Your Taza (Cup): Recipes with Tadin Tea & Herb Co. + Brewing the Perfect Cup of Chamomile Tea
I am a tea lover, and working as a recipe developer and food stylist for Tadin Tea & Herb Co. is a dream! Inside Refill Your Taza you'll find drinks, smoothies and sweet treats to enjoy. You can also listen to this podcast to learn more about my journey with Tadin.
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Light and Airy Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Hibiscus Tea Frosting
These light and airy cupcakes are perfect for a weekend brunch or to serve with afternoon tea. The Stress Balance tea gives it an herbal flavor with notes of lemon peel, licorice root, and cardamom seed. The glaze has a tart and tangy sweetness and is a vibrant pink. The pepitas are optional.
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Weeknight Lemon Balsamic Salad Dressing Recipe + Saving the Last Dregs of Mustard
Maybe you have been there, the last dregs of mustard left in the jar. You don’t want to bother scraping it down and it seems wasteful to rise out the jar and recycle it. Here is your solution: Make salad dressing right in the jar! This dressing is perfect even for a weeknight. Simple toss in the ingredients and shake the jar (this can actually be very therapeutic especially after a day filled with screens).
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