One of my all-time favorite desserts is a bowl of vanilla ice cream and Cuban plátanos maduros – an iconic side dish made from overripe, black sweet plantains!
Tostones con Mojo
Loaded Jerk Spiced Black Bean Soup (+ meal prep!)
Every day is a new adventure with this Loaded Jerk Spiced Black Bean Soup, an endlessly customizable dinner or meal prep idea!
Bacon Blue Corn Muffins with Hatch Chiles
A Southwestern spin on cornbread, these Bacon Blue Corn Muffins with Hatch Chiles are a to-die-for side dish that somehow always becomes my main dish.
Swedish Egg Gravy
Swedish egg gravy is the impeccable counterpart to Swedish Rye Bread, a marriage that begets the perfect simple breakfast.
Miami: What We Ate
What We Ate in Miami: pastelitos, cortaditos, oranges and more!
The Tamale Trials: What We Ate (Tamal-iday 2022 Edition)
Welcome to the beginning of what is no doubt a new tradition: The Tamale Trials, where myself, Mr. Diplomat and my sister endeavor to find the best tamales in Denver and then, the rest of the world. This round features seven tamales from four different places. Let’s meet our eligible bachelors.
Stovetop Diplomat Best of 2021
Swedish Corn Pudding
Swedish Corn Pudding is a holiday side dish that I dream about all year long!
Cheddar Scallion Sourdough Pancakes with Miso Butter
These Cheddar Scallion Sourdough Pancakes with Miso Butter are champions among breakfast recipes and one of the best reasons to get out of bed in the morning!
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