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Buffalo Chicken Wings & Blue Cheese Sauce

2026-02-05T14:00:00.000-08:00

Follow this recipe and discover just how simple it is to make this crowd-pleasing appetizer right at home. There is something very comforting about Buffalo chicken wings. It is the perfect casual food to enjoy with friends and family.

Sweet Potato, Curry, Ginger and Coconut Soup

2026-01-27T08:40:00.000-08:00

This nourishing soup has all the right ingredients to help you fight back against winter’s coldest days and everything that comes with them. Deeply comforting and absolutely delicious, it’s no surprise this soup has become a family favorite.

Easy and Delicious Tzatziki Sauce

2026-01-12T14:00:00.000-08:00

Do you want to talk about a versatile sauce? Let's talk about tzatziki. With creamy yogurt, fresh cucumber and bright herbs, this sauce goes well with just about anything. I love it with lamb, over salmon, in the morning with eggs, as a salad, or as a spread, the list goes on. It is truly a great component to a lot of dishes. Did I mention it's healthy too?

Celery Root And Cauliflower Purée

2018-01-04T06:01:00.001-08:00

Happy New year! I hope all of you had an amazing holiday season. I want to start this year sharing a recipe we’ve been enjoying while I was on a long break from blogging. Yes, I’m back. No, you’re not getting rid of me that easy!

Broccoli Soup With Cheddar Toasts

2017-03-13T05:44:00.003-07:00

This week’s recipe is yet another easy, guilt-free but satisfying meal packed with nutrients, broccoli soup with cheddar toast. The best part is that it can be prepared in no time. Doesn’t that sound wonderful already? These are the types of meals that we are relying on these days. My daughter Georgette is taking most of our attention (especially now that she is teething). But I still want to make sure I’m feeding my family something healthy.

Broccoli Rabe, Sausage and Bread

2017-02-23T12:36:00.000-08:00

Quick meals! That’s all I have time to make around here these days. With a demanding 4-month old baby and a 6-year old boy running around EVERYWHERE, our options are limited. For these hectic days, quick and easy-to-prepare meals come in handy. This recipe relies on good quality ingredients. Fresh broccoli rabe has been quickly blanched to preserve that beautiful green color and then sautéed with lots of garlic, salt and pepper. Our local supermarket sells this beautiful Italian parsley and cheese sausage. I never even heard about this sausage until my husband introduced me to it. Needless to say, it’s absolutely delicious. All I did to it was shove it in the oven for 30 minutes. It doesn’t get easier than that.

Flourless Almond Cake With A Coconut Twist

2016-10-28T10:49:00.001-07:00

A quick update before the weekend to share this lovely, truly delicious, super moist and nutty, flourless almond cake recipe with you. This is the ideal dessert, especially if you are hosting a weekend brunch. It has the perfect balance between coconut and almond, so if you are a coconut lover, this post is for you!

Buttermilk Biscuits

2016-10-14T07:57:00.000-07:00

Flaky, buttery and delicious, that’s what you will get with this easy-to-follow biscuit recipe. With the holiday season quickly approaching, I thought you would find a good (and I mean GOOD) buttermilk biscuit recipe helpful. This versatile, old-fashioned biscuit recipe will be all you need to complement your meal, whether you are making brunch, dessert or simply have them as an accompaniment for dinner. This buttery goodness won’t disappoint!

Ricotta Cavatelli And Some Exciting News :)

2016-09-27T11:48:00.000-07:00

I’m back!! I can’t believe it has been this long since my last post. A lot has happened since then. I took a much needed break to adjust to my new life. Before I go into detail, let me just say how much I missed you and I couldn’t wait to come back! Even though I have been active on my social media, it’s never the same.

Fried Fish, Coconut Rice And Beans And Pickled Onions

2016-03-23T11:26:00.001-07:00

If you’re still looking for food ideas for your Easter meal, here is a recipe straight from the coast of Honduras. One of my favorites is fried fish with pickled onions and coconut rice and beans. It’s a very flavorful dish and each element could be used in different recipes, especially this 20-minute pickled onion recipe which pairs very well with grilled meat.

Whole Roasted Red Snapper With Fennel, Asparagus And Crispy Potatoes

2016-03-11T06:36:00.000-08:00

Is anybody else excited about the awesome weather we’re having? With spring just around the corner, I’m gathering up some of my spring-inspired recipes to share with you. This simple recipe makes for a perfect weekend lunch or a weeknight dinner. The mild licorice flavor of fennel along with crispy potatoes and the clean flavor of the asparagus, complements the fish beautifully.

Nacho Bar

2016-02-05T05:16:00.000-08:00

All right I have a confession to make, I don’t really follow football or even understand the rules of the game but, it’s not written anywhere that you must love football in order to have nachos during the game. If that was the case, I would totally fake my love for football over these nachos.

No Meat Lasagna

2016-01-20T05:51:00.000-08:00

I’m very excited to start this year with a very delicious post, a comforting cheese lasagna. This hearty dish is what I crave on a cold winter night. Mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan cheese come together to add a creamy texture and classic flavors to a wonderful recipe that can easily turned into a family favorite.

Bite-Size Apple Pies

2015-12-11T15:59:00.000-08:00

Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes from Delicious Shots

2015-11-20T08:07:00.003-08:00

With Thanksgiving day around the corner, I thought I would put together for you some of the blog’s most popular recipes. I love every single one of these. It’s what I come back to every year. For starters, I have Coconut, Ginger and Butternut Squash Soup. These are great to pass around while everyone is waiting for dinner. Next up, Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry-Raspberry Sauce, because let’s face it, a lot of people don’t like turkey. Want something different from your traditional side dishes? Try two of my favorites; Lemon Yogurt & Sautéed Cauliflower or Roasted Veggies with Caramelized Onions and Tahini Sauce. Last but not least, dessert. Eggnog Cheesecake Tart (I know!) and a classic but always welcomed, Pumpkin Pie. Hungry yet? Well, get cooking!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Pumpkin Pie

2015-10-30T12:12:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody, just a quick update to share my pumpkin pie recipe with you because, what’s fall without pumpkin pie, right? This is the perfect dessert to bring to a dinner party, it looks like you worked all day to make it but the truth is, both filling and tart shell are easy to put together and you will still get all the fame and glory for it :).

Spiced Upside-Down Plum Cake

2015-10-23T05:35:00.001-07:00

Sometimes I bake cakes without any intention of publishing the recipe here. I just do it because I love to bake. But when people taste or see pictures, then they start asking for recipes and that’s when I know I need to post it (you would think I should know better by now, right?). Everyone I gave a piece of this cake fell in love with it so here I am, sharing another must-try recipe.

Easy Skillet Arroz Con Pollo and Salsa Verde

2015-09-10T04:53:00.000-07:00

Everyone has their own version of arroz con pollo. It varies from region to region, some people use tomatoes, others use chicken broth and in some extreme cases, your grandma stops talking to you for days if you don’t make a sofrito. I'm not even kidding.

Strawberry Milkshake with Cardamom

2015-08-27T05:30:00.000-07:00

You know when a recipe is super healthy, low calories and good for you, umm, this isn't that. This recipe will make you happy and comfort you and might even put you in a better mood. Isn't that enough to break your diet? If your answer is yes, you are reading the right post.

Roasted Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisps and Basil Oil

2015-08-19T13:24:00.000-07:00

Love tomato soup? Try this easy-to-make, silky tomato soup recipe filled with summer flavors. This is a light soup that doesn’t need heavy cream to be silky. Perfect for parties as you can make it ahead of time to be served hot or cold. The Parmesan crisp brings the crunch and the basil oil brightens this soup up. This beautiful balance of flavors and textures will leave you wanting more.

Roasted Pesto Potatoes

2015-08-12T05:45:00.000-07:00

With all the grilling happening these days, side dishes can become repetitive and boring. Well, it doesn't have to be that way, here is a crowd-pleasing recipe you will find yourself making over and over again, without getting the “not again” face.

Montauk + Steamed Clams in White Wine

2015-07-24T17:01:00.000-07:00

Hello all! It has been a while since I last updated my blog. Although I had good reasons for my absence, I missed you and I’m really happy to be back. No, you are not getting rid of me that easy! Summer has been great to me, it came with new friends, adventures and lots of new places to enjoy a good meal. I’m talking about Montauk specifically where I’ve been spending most of my weekends.

Carnival Birthday Party

2015-04-15T06:28:00.006-07:00

My big boy Lucas just turned 5-years old on Saturday. I can’t believe it. This year we made a carnival themed party which was his idea. I love it because he was involved in the planning of his own party. The first thing he asked “make my favorite cake in the whole world” He was talking about THIS classic chocolate cake. This has been his favorite cake since he first had it. I don’t blame him, that chocolate cake is just amazing.

Fudgy Brownies, Seriously Good!

2015-04-08T11:52:00.000-07:00

I love this recipe, the brownies come out just the way I like it: Fudgy, chocolaty, moist and crusty. I don’t think I will change this recipe. Ever. Why would I? They are just perfect. I tested this recipe a few times until I got the perfect consistency and baking time I was happy with. Not only did I make this recipe a few times but it got the approval of a bunch of kids and that, my friend, is the ultimate test.

Salsa Verde And Lima Bean Salad

2015-03-23T04:12:00.000-07:00

As warmer weather approaches, I’m preparing my favorite recipes for when I can finally do some outdoor grilling. But, what’s up with Winter? It’s refusing to leave the East Coast and I swear I can not take one more day of snow. As I wait impatiently for better days, I decided to get us a smoker, yes! I’m excited about that, I think I’ll be smoking everything. Besides that, I also got a molcajete (mortar and pestle) which I love and already put to good use with this beautiful salsa verde that will brighten up your grilling.