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Continue reading →: Easy Sesame Soy Ground Beef (Mongolian Style) & Cabbage Rice BowlsLooking for a quick, budget-friendly dinner that tastes like takeout? These Sesame Soy Ground Beef & Cabbage Rice Bowls come together in about 20 minutes using simple pantry staples. Tender ground beef is seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and green onions, then coated in a glossy sauce before…
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Continue reading →: Crispy Oven-Roasted PotatoesThese crispy roasted potatoes have a perfectly crunchy exterior with a soft, fluffy center. The secret? Boiling them with a little baking soda before roasting. They’re the perfect side dish, appetizer, or snack served with your favorite dipping sauce. Ingredients Instructions
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Continue reading →: Baked Sweet Plantain & Mozzarella EmpanadasIf you’ve never made empanadas with sweet plantains instead of traditional dough, you’re in for a treat. These baked plantain empanadas have a naturally sweet, buttery exterior with a warm, melty mozzarella center. They’re simple to make with just a handful of ingredients and are perfect as a snack, appetizer,…
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Continue reading →: Colombian BuñuelosThere’s something about a warm Colombian buñuelo that instantly feels like home. Crispy and golden on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside, they’re one of those treats that disappear almost as soon as they hit the table. In Colombia, buñuelos are especially popular during the holidays, but honestly,…
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Continue reading →: I Found Myself in Her#motherhoodpoetry Dancing and twirling Singing non stop “Dance mama” “Sing mama” I pick you up We dance and twirl My arms full of you My lungs singing songs My memory once knew And now you bring me back To those times of my childhood Of dancing and twirling Of singing…
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Continue reading →: The Creamiest, Most Flavorful Chicken SaladIf you’re looking for a quick lunch, an easy dinner, or something perfect for meal prep, this creamy chicken salad is about to become your new favorite. Made with tender rotisserie chicken, crisp vegetables, fresh cilantro, and a creamy dressing, every bite is packed with flavor. Pile it onto a…
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Continue reading →: Crispy Homemade Chicharrón (Fried Pork Belly)If you’ve never made homemade chicharrón, you’re in for a treat. This traditional recipe starts by simmering pork belly until it’s perfectly tender, then finishes with a two-step frying process that creates an irresistibly crispy exterior while keeping the inside rich and flavorful. It’s simple, authentic, and absolutely delicious served…
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Continue reading →: Salmon Salad with Fresh Mango & Radish PicadilloIf you’re looking for a meal that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together with simple ingredients, this salmon salad is one you’ll want to keep on repeat. Tender, flavorful salmon sits on a crisp bed of greens, topped with a bright mango and radish picadillo that adds the perfect balance of…
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Continue reading →: I Wish I Could Hug HerThought I’d start sharing some of my writing from the past two years… I wrote my first poetry collection on early motherhood in 2023-2024, and it was mostly about the struggle I had with time and how fast it passed by that first year. But I continued to write… This…
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Continue reading →: Easy No-Fold Pork and Cabbage Dumplings (Ready in Under 15 Minutes!)If you’ve ever wanted homemade dumplings but didn’t want to spend an hour folding tiny wrappers, this recipe is for you. These no-fold dumplings are crispy on the bottom, tender on top, packed with fresh flavor, and come together with simple ingredients from Aldi. As a busy mom, I love…
