I scream, you scream, we all scream for Oaxaca Chocolate Banana Ice Cream! It’s been a hot few days here in Los Angeles my friends and it’s going to continue all week! Considering we’ve had a few weeks of rain, we welcome the heat and sunshine with a rich & creamy, Oaxaca Chocolate & Banana Ice Cream. This chocolate and banana ice cream recipe was inspired by one of my favorite Ben n Jerry ice cream flavors called Chunky Monkey.…
Who doesn’t love black beans and rice? Not solely are black beans good with rice, but they also make wholesome additions to soups, salads and pasta dishes. Plus, black beans carry enough protein just as equal to poultry and seafood, in addition to vitamins in greens equivalent to spinach and broccoli. So when I heard Goya Foods launch their “Better for For” product line, I had to try their low sodium black beans. I’m normally not a fan of canned beans, but…
I love chia seeds, but I’ve only tried it in my lemonade or water. When I first heard about this chia seed pudding, I knew had to try it. After all, chia seeds are known to be a mini powerhouse packing more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries and more Omega-3 than Salmon. The chia seed is one of the oldest forms of nutrition in Mexico, Guatemala and other Central American Countries, dating back to ancient Mayan and Aztec diets,…
This week for my February Sweetness featured recipe I thought I would try a Valentine creation, a creamy liqueur infused strawberry tiramisu. That’s right, its liqueur infused, so you know it’s going to be good. Tell me this wouldn’t make the perfect dessert to serve your sweetheart this coming Valentine’s Day?! If you’re not a fan of alcohol, no worries, it’s not required and it still tastes delicious. I know what you’re thinking, Tiramisu usually has espresso or coffee, well this sweet…
With Valentine’s in the month of February, there’s no way I could just feature one dessert. Which is why I plan to share dessert recipes every week this whole month! I think I’ll call it, February Sweetness Month….starting with a delicious creamy, Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. Why cheesecake and not chocolate? Look, we all know Chocolate takes the cake (get it?, ha!) when it comes to Valentine’s. As a matter of fact, just to make this article a little more…