Daisy shows how a busy working mother can prepare a quick, healthy and nutritious dinner with pan seared tilapia, garlicky Green Rice, Avocado Grapefruit Salad, and crispy salty-sweet Guava Cheese Turnovers.
Daisy is making a special meal for her special hero - her Popi, a retired Fire Department captain. For Dad, Daisy is preparing a fabulous grilled skirt steak with chimichurri sauce, a Latin styled potato salad and a Caribbean coconut Panna cotta.
Daisy cooks for her mom on her birthday with a delicious brunch featuring Fried eggs on a bed of fragrant chorizo & buttery avocado, a healthy Daisy-fied version of "refried" beans with crunchy tortilla chips, and sweet Mexican crullers with a steaming mug of aromatic Café de Olla.
Daisy's "Posse" of friends is coming over for dinner so she's planning a meal that sizzles as much as they do. The party starts with delicious garlicky Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms, a fabulous Pan Seared Halibut served on a bed of Smoky Roasted Peppers, and a gorgeous, fragrant, yellow rice-inspired Orzo with Jamon. To top it off - a bubbly Cava Sangria with fresh berries. Cue the salsa music, baby!
Daisy loves to cook something personal for her mom on her birthday, and today she's preparing a delicious brunch featuring all her favorite foods: Fried eggs on a bed of fragrant chorizo and buttery avocado, napped with a tangy tomato sauce and sour cream, a healthy Daisy-fied version of "refried" beans with crunchy tortilla chips, and finally delicately sweet Mexican crullers with a steaming mug of aromatic Café de Olla, singing with cinnamon.
Daisy invites her friend Miggy & her family to Casa Daisy for a traditional Dominican Sunday Dinner featuring a Savory Arroz con Pollo, a rockin' salad of juicy oranges, red onions & black olives and a dessert that pairs sweet red tomatoes in a spiced syrup with fresh cheese tomatoes in a spiced syrup with fresh cheese.
Daisy makes a simple, elegant lunch to share with the girls. A buttery avocado stuffed with citrusy crabmeat salad opens the meal on a bright note; a veggie-laden Spanish tortilla is satisfying and easy to make ahead. Her quick salad of crunchy Jicama, creamy black beans and sweet mango rounds out the afternoon menu.
Daisy's son Marc is in the kitchen for a private cooking lesson. The pineapple-chile condiment "Vinagre" makes everything taste brighter, including Pork Chops Vinagre then white rice pilaf w/ mushrooms, onion, and red bell pepper completes the lesson and dinner.
Date night at Daisy's features a special and stress-free meal. With recipes for steamed mussels, Rack of lamb "dos chiles" & Haricots verts in homemade lemon oil and then hubby Jerry brings a surprise dessert.
It's TV night at the Martinez house, with a couch-friendly meal that's hearty and satisfying. Aromatic Sopa Marquis, with rich homemade broth and loads of chicken, chunky veggies and fine noodles, is perfect spooned from a mug. With your free hand, reach for a crispy, creamed corn-filled empanada - make sure to dip yours in the Cilantro Pesto!
Daisy shares tips for a quick dinner that tastes like it took all day. With recipes for Yellow Rice with Corn, Chicken Ajillo and fresh Caribbean Breeze cocktails.
Gathering the family is an amazing feat that deserves an equally amazing meal. With recipe for Barbecued Short Ribs of Beef,Tomatillo Salsa, Quick-sautéed Spicy Collard Greens and a fudgey Chocolate-Chile Cake.