Arby’s Jamocha Switch up

One of my guilty foods that I enjoyed were Arby's Jamocha shakes but after learning about how unhealthy they were, I decided to make my own version. Not only is this switch up healthier but it also taste the same! Enjoy. • 1/2 cup cold coffee • 1/2 cup almond milk • 1 ripe/overripe banana…

Cherry Coconut Granola

Ingredients 1 cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened) 2/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 cup almonds 6 cups old fashioned rolled oats ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup honey ¼ brown sugar (optional) 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. salt 1 tbsp. vanilla 1 cups dried cherries 1/2 60% Dark chocolate chips, coarsely chopped (optional) (I……

Curry Sweet Potato and Quinoa Soup

Not only is this recipe quick easy to make but it stores in the fridge and is great for lunches during the week. Since I have been working long hours lately, I have to have a serious cooking day to plan out my meals and make food for the week. This weekend I got crafty……

Carrot Jell-O

By trying family recipes I am reminded of Forrest Gump’s favorite saying: “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you are going to get.” The philosophy that one must be open to try new things was what I did with carrot Jell-O but I soon learned why it has stayed in……

Just CHIA it!

*1 cup water *2 Tablespoons Chia *1/2 lemon *A few berries of your choice Chia Seeds can be added to a diverse amounts of dishes. These little seeds are warehouses when it comes to nutrients and fiber. An added benefit is the little magic these seeds have to turn liquids into gel and absorb almost…

Gringa Guacamole

Gringa Guacamole serves 4 Ingredients: 2 ripe haas avocados, pit removed (but save 1 pit if you are going to have leftovers) ½ ripe tomato, finely chopped ½ white onion, minced ¼ cup fresh pineapple 1 clove garlic, minced 1 serrano chile, seeds removed and minced 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped Juice of half…

Sopa Negra (Black Bean Soup)

The element of surprise is great but when it comes to food you hope to have luck on your side. Living in Coata Rica with a host family,  I am often surprised with different dinners composed of traditional recipes from Costa Rica. My host family was kind enough to teach me how to cook this……

Funkadelic Banana Bites

Funkadelic Banana Bites Ever stand in the kitchen hungry and wanting something healthy but you don’t know what to make? Try these quick and easy banana bites that can be made in 1 minute and taste great! Step 1: Slice 1 banana into 10 pieces total Step 2: Spread 1 Tbsp. of peanut better between……

How to make: Gallo Pinto

Gallo pinto is the national dish of Costa Rica, a dish composed of rice and beans and is commonly served at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Even though Gallo Pinto is served very frequently, it often comes with different sides and toppings, for example , for breakfast it usually comes with avocado and a fried egg. 

Cooking With Becky: Spicy Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers

Spicy Black bean and Sweet potato burgers 2 Medium Sweet potatoes, diced 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed ¼ Cup Quinoa ½ Cup Water ¼ Cup red onion, minced 5 cloves of garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder 2 Tablespoons ground Cumin 1 Tablespoon Sea Salt 2 Tablespoons Cilantro Olive Oil for……