Please know that neither my husband nor I are chefs, no formal cooking training. Our recipes have not been scrutinized in a test kitchen and our volumes may vary slightly from the recipe listed, according to taste.

How To Make Latin Chicken & Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)

13 Monday Sep 2021

Posted by libby in casseroles & comfort food, chicken & turkey, gluten free, international, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, spice exploration

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adobo, annato, chicken thighs, green olives, pigeon peas, rice, sazon, sofrito

How To Make Latin Chicken & Rice (Arroz Con Pollo) at home.

This dish is one of our family favorite comfort foods. The layers of flavor build from the spice blends to the sofrito to the savory aromatics.

Arroz Con Pollo (Spanish for chicken and rice) is a one-pan traditional Latin-American dish full of culture and history.

Homemade Sazon Seasoning Blend

13 Monday Sep 2021

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annatto seeds, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt

I recently made Arroz Con Pollo (Latin Chicken & Rice) and the recipe called for Sazon Seasoning.

Sazón, which means seasoning in Spanish, is a staple in Latin cooking. When added to soups, stews, and rice dishes it brings a beautiful yellow color.

Sure, I could have gone to my local market headed down the International Foods isle and found the familiar yellow and orange box of Sazon packets.

Easy Homemade Adobo Seasoning Blend

13 Monday Sep 2021

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cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, pepper, salt, turmeric

Make a batch of Homemade Adobo Seasoning Blend to have on hand.

This all-purpose blend is a delicious way to season meats, vegetables, soups and stews. You’ll find this spice blend is a key ingredient in many Latin, Mexican, and Caribbean recipes.

You’ve likely seen it on the grocery store shelves in the Latin/Mexican section.

Homemade Adobo Seasoning Blend — ADOBO Seasoning

Easy Achiote Oil (made from Annatto Seeds)

12 Sunday Sep 2021

Posted by libby in dressings & marinades, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, spice exploration

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annatto seeds, olive oil

Achiote Oil begins with annatto seeds which come from the achiote tree. The tree bears spiky pod-like fruit that contains these bright red seeds.

The annatto seeds can be ground into a powder, made into a paste or used to infuse oil.

Because of its gorgeous crimson color, annatto seeds can be used as a food coloring or dye with color ranging from yellow to deep orange.

Simple Sofrito Recipe

12 Sunday Sep 2021

Posted by libby in dressings & marinades, gluten free, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, Mexican/Latin

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bell peppers, culantro, garlic, onion, red onion

This Simple Sofrito Recipe consists of peppers, onions, garlic, culantro leaves, olive oil and salt.

Sofrito is a flavor base of herbs and aromatics used in Latin cooking, much like a French mirepoix or the Cajun holy trinity. While there are many versions of Sofrito, this recipe most resembles one found in Puerto Rican cooking also known as recaito.

Simple Buffalo Chicken Braided Stromboli

11 Saturday Sep 2021

Posted by libby in appetizers, chicken & turkey, love to cook, snacks

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chicken, cream cheese, Franks hot sauce, monterey jack cheese, puff pastry, ranch dressing

Serve this Simple Buffalo Chicken Braided Stromboli at your next party and prepare to be elevated to hero status!

Puff Pastry Rocks!

We filled the buttery crisp dough with savory Buffalo Chicken Dip and baked it until it was warm and gooey! Your guests (and your family) will love this quick & easy appetizer!

Easy & Delicious Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe

09 Thursday Sep 2021

Posted by libby in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, snacks

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bacon, butter, cheddar cheese, jalapeno, mayonnaise, monterey jack cheese, panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, sour cream

This Easy & Delicious Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe is perfect for holiday entertaining!

Yes, I referenced the holidays. They will be here in no time and this year we’ll be ready! We’ll have a whole line up of appetizers queue’d up and ready to go!

It just so happens this warm & cheesy dip is also game day worthy!