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Finger-licking wings with a Caribbean twist 🤤 sweet, sour and packed with flavor. I’ve always loved wings, but over the years I’ve been intentional about keeping them gluten-free and a bit healthier meaning no deep fryer or loads of oil needed. I look for flavor profiles that come from ingredients I genuinely love like tamarind. […]

Growing up in a Dominican household, root vegetables were a staple in many meals but non-starchy vegetables (with a few exceptions) weren’t really in rotation as much. We won’t go down the rabbit hole of dissecting the colonial impacts of the foods we eat today, but what we will do is get into this bomb […]

Plantain, plátano, or bannann are a staple in Caribbean cuisine, especially fried. Tostones are one of the best side dishes ever, period. Cripsy, oily and a perfect mini edible plate that can be topped with shrimp, chicharron (fried pork or griot) or even just some hot sauce. If you’re on a fitness journey or trying […]

I’m back with another refreshing drink inspired by the Caribbean! But unlike my Morir Soñando recipe from my last post, today we’re blending two worlds—the bold citrus flavors of the Dominican Republic and the earthy richness of Japanese matcha. Now, let’s talk about matcha real quick. Everybody and their abuela (grandma) is trying to ride the matcha […]

The macros of the traditional Morir Soñando recipe can be tough for those on a fitness journey but with this recipe you can enjoy the drink for 16g of protein for less than 300 calories.