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A collection of dishes that highlight the incredible Latin and Caribbean flavors!
I’m excited to share this recipe for Ripe Plantain Casserole (pastelon de platano maduro) with you today. This one-pan dinner features layers of mashed sweet plantains, cheese, and flavorful ground beef filling baked to perfection. This Pastelon is a traditional Dominican Republic dish. Once you try it, you’ll never forget […]
This Mexican meatball soup recipe will warm you up on even the coldest winter days. Every spoonful is bursting with flavor and cozy feelings. This one-pot recipe is precisely what you’re looking for, and it’s absolutely delicious. It has a rich and tasty broth that […]
Ropa Vieja is hearty, flavorful, and one of my favorite comfort foods. Today, we’ll make ropa vieja (Cuban shredded stewed beef). A dish with a rich flavor! I’m confident you’ll appreciate it! This is a dish you will want to make again and again. This Ropa Vieja is a very […]
You can easily find corn anywhere during the summer months. When summer peaks and corn is abundant is almost impossible not to incorporate this sweet and inexpensive vegetable in our summer “fiestas.” Although it’s true that butter makes the corn taste delicious on its own, I decided to kick up […]
Surprise family and friends with this One-Pot Meal Chicken & Rice Recipe (Arroz Con Pollo)! What’s not to love about Arroz con Pollo? Arroz con Pollo is a combination of chicken with rice. It is a classic dish in Spain and Latin America. Arroz con Pollo(Chicken & Rice) This a […]
If you’ve followed me closely, I’m sure you’ve noticed that chicken is one of my favorite foods to make like these Chicken Leg Quarters. Today, I’d like to share this Chicken Breast Recipe I made using my Sofrito with Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce. One of the many ways I […]
This easy sofrito is made with a combination of fresh and simple ingredients that will intensify the flavor in any of your meals. This Sofrito with Chipotle in adobo Sauce is excellent for marinating meats and poultry. The great thing about this sofrito is that you can use it in […]
One of the most commonly served dishes in the Caribbean and Latin America is Rice and Beans. This dish is known in the Dominican Republic as moro. It is a combination of Rice and Beans cooked together. It can be perfectly paired with a delicious piece of chicken or any […]
If you are looking for a delicious dessert that will impress your guests, then Tres Leches Cake is the perfect choice. This classic Latin American cake is made with three types of milk, which make it moist and flavorful, and topped with homemade whipped cream and cherries for a beautiful […]
These pinto beans are creamy and flavorful. They taste like they were cooked for hours, but the good news is that in just 30 minutes you will be enjoying the best pinto beans ever. Making beans from scratch can take you between 1-8 hours depending on the type of beans […]
Fall is almost here! This is one of my favorite seasons when the weather becomes cooler and we start looking for comfort food. This is the time when I like to cook meals that highlight the flavors of the season like pumpkin, apples, squash, and corn. I live in Connecticut […]
Sofrito! Latin flavor all in just one blend. This aromatic blend of vegetables, herbs, and spices is easy to make. Sofrito comes together by combining a few fresh ingredients that are staples in the Latin American and Caribbean households. it’s very practical and a time saver when it comes to […]
What’s happening at A Simple Tweak household? Well, this delicious Carne Asada, that’s what! This “Carne Asada” grilled beef is juicy and tender. This marinated flank steak is full of authentic Mexican flavors. It is made with a combination of garlic, salt, pepper, soy sauce, mustard, beer, and chipotle peppers. […]
This taco meat is made with fresh ingredients. No taco seasonings(packages) were used. The meat is cooked with fresh garlic, oregano, onion, red, yellow, orange, green peppers, cilantro, and for the spicy kick, jalapenos peppers. The meat is moist, juicy, and flavorful. This recipe is perfect for birthday parties, family […]
This Rice pudding is a comforting and delicious dessert, and with 5 simple ingredients and straightforward preparation instructions, you will be enjoying the creamiest rice pudding ever! Rice Pudding is a traditional dessert made in many areas globally, especially in Latin America, known as Arroz con Leche. There are many […]
This pico de gallo is so simple that in just 10 minutes, you will have the perfect recipe to celebrate life and the company of those you love. Grab your chips and enjoy this fresh and healthy salsa! Pico de Gallo Pico de Gallo is also known as Salsa Mexicana. […]
How do I make fluffy rice? What’s the ratio of water to rice? Are these questions you often ask yourself while attempting to cook rice? In this recipe, I have the answer to these questions and much more. Rice (Arroz) is one of the most commonly used side dishes in […]
Carne Guisada is part of a traditional meal in the Dominican Republic. This beef stew is frequently combined with Fluffy white rice and creamy homemade beans. The combination of the three is called “La Bandera Dominicana” (Dominican flag). If you never had the opportunity to taste Carne Guisada, I highly encourage […]
For those of you looking for a perfect cold winter soup to warm you from the inside out, This Spanish Style Beef Soup is your recipe! It is always good to have a bowl of soup around this time of year to give you some warm comfort as the cold […]
I’m happy to share with you a delicious, unbelievably easy Spanish flan recipe that combines the subtle flavors of creamy custard and rich caramel syrup. This flan is so easy to make that if you’ve never made it before or even if you have, this is the recipe for […]
This Spicy Yellow Rice is fluffy, spicy and delicious. It is easy to make and so delicious. I am very confident you will love it too:) Yellow rice (also called Arroz Amarillo) is a very popular traditional cuisine in Latin American, the Caribbean, India, and South Africa among so many […]
If you are looking for an easy quick dinner idea give these pork chops a try! These Pork Chops are simmered in tomato sauce with some fresh bell peppers and onion. The chops are infused with lots of Caribbean flavors. These Pork Chops are a great one-pan family dinner choice, […]
Hi there, … Nice to meet you! I’m the cook, writer, and photographer behind this blog. I have always taken joy in the task of cooking. In the summer of 2016, the idea for A Simple Tweak was born. I learned to discover that cooking is more than a task for me. It is a whole-hearted passion of mine.