My family has moved around quite a bit. We have lived in Arkansas, Michigan, Arizona, Virginia….. and if you ask me what I miss the most about not living in Miami anymore I will tell you of course, all the family we left behind. However, what I am really thinking is being far away from… Continue reading Vortex Plus Cuban Pastries (Pastelitos)
Instant Pot Top 10 Problems (and the Solutions)
Instant Pot top 10 Problems and Solutions In this video I go over the Top 10 Problems and Issues that many people run into when cooking with their Instant Pot. I also give you some great tips and tricks on how to solve these common problems and how to keep them from happening again. Some…
Vortex Plus Crispy Chicken Tenders
One thing the Vortex Plus isn’t great at is battered foods, like chicken tenders. When using a wet batter, like with fried chicken, not having it suspended in oil like when frying, makes it difficult. Air fryers can also cause foods to become dry unlike with frying in oil. However, I found that if you…
Vortex Plus Goya Croquettas
One of my favorite quick lunches or late night snack is a crispy, crunchy Croquetta. Obviously making them from scratch is always going to be preferable (unless you have a Cuban abuela, and then the best thing is for her to make them for you), but the Goya brand Croquettas are pretty perfect. Honestly, after…
Vortex Plus: How to Choose the Right Cooking Mode
You finally have your new Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer and you are all set to make your first meal. Maybe it’s a frozen pizza? Or a pineapple upside down cake? Or some nice fresh green beans? The real question you ask yourself is…. WHAT MODE DO I USE???? Don’t panic! We have all been…
Instant Vortex Plus Do’s and Don’ts
Instant Vortex Plus List of Do’s and Don’ts I have had my Vortex Plus since the day Instant Pot released it on July 4th, 2019. Since then I have cooked with it almost everyday and I have used it to make everything from chicken wings to cakes, and brownies to hot dogs. During that time,…
Vortex Plus Cuban Pastries (Pastelitos)
My family has moved around quite a bit. We have lived in Arkansas, Michigan, Arizona, Virginia….. and if you ask me what I miss the most about not living in Miami anymore I will tell you of course, all the family we left behind. However, what I am really thinking is being far away from… Continue reading Vortex Plus Cuban Pastries (Pastelitos)
Vortex Plus Easy Stuffed Pork Chops
A delicious dish with the most unappetizing name.
Instant Pot Atlanta Brisket
A delicious dish with the most unappetizing name.
Vortex Plus Perfect Boxed Brownies
It can be difficult to convert baked goods traditionally cooked in the oven, to work in the air fryer. Often times the top will get burnt and the inside is way underdone. If you follow my tips below, you will get perfect fudgy brownies with a crisp edge and cooked all the way through. Vortex…
Lana Under Pressure 