I LOVE TO COOK! I also love to eat. I think the two go hand in hand. If I hadn’t chosen to be an attorney and writer, I think I would have loved to be a chef. As it is, and when time allows which lately is not often, I can spend hours making a meal.

I’ve imagined the ideal situation where I could combine all those talents — like running a bed and breakfast that caters to writers. I’d teach classes during the day and prepare awesome food for breakfast and dinner (sorry — you’d be on your own for lunch!)

For those of you who like to cook as well, here are some recipes that are tried and true. I hope you will try one of them and if you do, let me know what you think!

Recipes from Caridad

Black Beans — Healthy, tasty and comforting on a cold winter day
Caramel Oatmeal Chewies — Delicious treats from Patrick Sanchez
Cranberry Maple Muffins — Perfect for a Thanksgiving meal
Crazy Cinnamon — Amazing things about Cinnamon and a Cold Remedy from Grandma
Cuba Libre — the history and recipe for this tasty Rum and Coke treat
Cuban Flan — Sweet Dessert good all year round — a staple on our Christmas Eve table
Cuban Sandwich — great sandwich any time of the day or night
Irene Peterson’s Famous Fudge — Sweet and easy to make
Tex-Mex Dip — Party Favorite or great as a Hamburger Topper
Mexican Christmas Cookies — Buttery, Nutty and Sweet. Perfect at any time of the year
Mouth-watering Meatloaf — great comfort food and easy to make!
Mojitos, South Beach Style - light, refreshing and tasty cocktails from the chicas in SEX AND THE SOUTH BEACH CHICAS
Pesto — an assortment of Pesto recipes for you, including a low fat version
Pizza Rustica -an Italian Easter Tradition
Raspberry Expresso Cake from Lois Winston - Easy and sophisticated dessert
Roast Pork Cuban-Style — Just like the meal in FELIZ NAVIDAD (Dec 2000)
Scottish Shortbreads by Irene Peterson - apply the buttery cookies straight to your hips!
Sex by Chocolate for Two Ice Cream by Lois Winston - deliciously decadent treat
Spicy Cheese Tomato Soup and Garlic Bread — Tasty, low-fat and satisfying
Zucchini Pancakes — healthy, satisfying side dish