A Taste of Michelle

A Taste of Michelle Hey cousin! I share easy-to-follow Latin, Caribbean, and American comfort recipes!

10/06/2026

I love lentil soup! this is the recipe I make for anyone that I visit at the hospital or when they’re in recovery, its like a warm hug.

2 tbsp oil
3 tbsp sofrito
4 minced garlic cloves
Half of a red onion
Half of a cubanelle pepper
2 chopped carrots
2 cups of cubed ham (or turkey)
2 cans of drained lentils
4.5 cups of water
1/2 cup of Auyama or butternut squash
Cilantro
*salt to adjust

Dominican Food, Lentejas, Dominican Cooking, Soup, Soup Recipe, Soup Season, Sopa de Lentejas

10/03/2026

Hey cousin! My Holiday Cookbook eBook is BACK! My ebook has 23 recipes for the Thanksgiving table, Christmas Eve dinner, work potluck, or family get-together. We’re talking pernil, moro de guandules, pastelón, lasagna, baked ribs, flan, tres leches, and more, all with ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

Hosting the whole crew? Bringing one plate? I’ve got you. Save the PDF on your phone for the kitchen or print it out. This is a digital eBook, delivered in your emailed receipt, no physical book will be shipped.

The Holiday Cookbook by A Taste of Michelle (your former Big Mama Cooks!) is available now at the link in my bio. Let’s get that holiday menu together!

Holiday Cookbook, A Taste of Michelle

10/02/2026

A big pot of sancocho brings everybody together 😍

8 pieces Frozen Yuca cut down
1 frozen bag of Corn on The Cob
3 Platanos
Auyama (Pumpkin/West Indian Pumpkin)
4 Smoked Porkchops
2 lbs Chicken Thighs
2 lbs Chuck Beef
6 Tbsp Sofrito
4 Tbsp Ranchero Seasoning
6 Tbsp Garlic Paste
4 tbsp adobo
4 Tbsp of Cooking Oil
1 Tbsp of Sugar
1 Red Onion
2-3 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
Italian Bell Pepper
Celery
2 Limes (or 1 tbsp white vinegar)
Cilantro
Cilantro Ancho/Recao/Culantro
Ample Water
A Big Pot

Dominican Sancocho, Meat Stew, Soup Season, Dominican Soup

10/01/2026

This pastelón de plátano maduros con pollo, deserves a seat at your holiday table, trust me.

8 sweet plantains
1 cup sugar
4 qts water
4 tbsp of salted butter
2 tbsp garlic powder
1/3 cup of cold milk
2 bags of shredded cheese
*my shredded chicken recipe video is on my page!
*bake at 350 for 25 minutes, covered. Then remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes uncovered

Dominican Recipes, Dominican Food

10/01/2026

the ebook link is in my bio!

Dominican Recipes, Dominican Party, Holiday Party

09/28/2026

Cousin, these spinach stuffed shells are creamy, cheesy, meaty, and unbelievably good. A little boujee? Yes. With a lot of flavor, trust me, they’ll disappear fast!

For a 9x13 pan (feeds 6)
1 box of jumbo pasta shells
1 & 1/2 lb ground beef
3 tbsp oil
2 chopped bell peppers
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tbsp adobo
1/2 tbsp onion powder
1/2 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp Maggi jugo (or 1 tbsp soy sauce)
2 cups pasta sauce (I used ragú, meat flavored)
1 tbsp sugar
1 block Boursin cheese, garlic & herb
1 block cream cheese
1 cup of chopped spinach
1/2 tbsp all purpose seasoning
1 bag of shredded mozzarella cheese

Pasta Bake, Holiday Recipe

09/24/2026

Slow cooked, fall-apart beef short ribs… the ultimate cozy weather dish. Tender, rich, and full of flavor, serve it over mashed potatoes!

4 lbs short ribs
2 tbsp salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tbsp paprika
3 tbsp oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups dry red w**e
Fresh thyme
Fresh rosemary
3 cups beef broth
*salt as needed

09/22/2026

Now you know! Save this sweet potato burger bowl recipe for a low carb, high protein dinner idea!

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