Appetizer & Sides

Appetizer & Sides, Desserts & Snacks, Dinner

Puerto Rican Tostones (Twice Fried Plantains)

Puerto Rican Tostones (Twice Fried Plantains) (Serves 4-6 but can be easily multiplied or divided) – Vegan / Gluten-Free / Soy-Free Tostones are a classic Latin dish and they are so simple to make. They are twice fried plantains and can be served as a side item or as an appetizer/snack. I enjoy these straight […]

Appetizer & Sides, Desserts & Snacks, Gluten-free

Roasted Rosemary Mixed Nuts

Roasted Mixed Nuts These are a delicious and satisfying snack. All the flavors meld together and they are just superb while they are still warm. This is a large batch of roasted mixed nuts and makes about 40 (1/4 Cup) servings combined. We surely eat more than ¼ cup [chuckle]. Ingredients: 1 pkg (14oz) Peanuts […]

Appetizer & Sides, Dinner

Ultimate Black Bean Burgers with Onion Strings and Aioli

Ultimate Black Bean Burgers (Makes 10 vegan burgers) ”The Big Kahuna” Certain foods can be very nostalgic for me. Likewise, new recipes and creations can pioneer new memories that I will surely reflect back on years from now. When the kids first tasted this burger, they absolutely loved it! I was concerned that they were […]