Today I’m sharing a short recipe for a vegan & dairy-free coconut arroz con leche.
Before you kill me for using vegan and dairy-free in the same sentence as arroz con leche, hear me out for just a sec! It’s actually pretty good! Instead of using regular milk and condensed milk to sweeten the rice pudding we use coconut milk and sweetened condensed coconut milk which are really good alternatives for those of you who are vegan, or have cut dairy out of your diet. This arroz con leche is still just as creamy, warm and spiced, and I promise your abuelita won’t be too upset for skipping out on the dairy.
Today we’re making a roast chicken with OXO! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year because the weather starts to get colder, and it means we get to watch the seasons change. As someone who doesn’t really care for turkey, I like to roast a chicken. It’s something I’ve done ever since I graduated from College, and it’s become our new tradition.
Hosting Thanksgiving at my house for the past 5 years, has taught me one thing. Family loves leftovers, so one of the things I like to keep around in the kitchen are OXO’s Glass Bake, Serve & Store Set because the containers come with lids so they come in handy for giving away leftovers! The containers are made out of glass, so they won’t retain any odors, and they also come with matching leak-proof seal lids, to make sure everything stays nice and fresh. OXO also makes prep work easy, with non-slip cutting boards and non-slip Y peeler, that has a really nifty potato eyer built-in.
This year I decided to refresh my recipe for my Chipotle honey roast chicken with fresh thyme, garlic, smokey chipotles and honey for some sweet and spicy action. I love resting the chicken on a bed of potatoes, carrots and brussel sprouts, so they cook in the drippings as the chicken roasts, but if you’re not laying the chicken in a bed of vegetables, using a roasting rack is crucial when roasting a chicken, as it prevents the chicken from sitting in a pool of fat as it cooks so it doesn’t end up soggy! The OXO silicone roasting rack keeps food elevated while it roasts and is also a huge space saver—and dishwasher safe!
With celebrations looking a bit different this year, how are you safely celebrating Thanksgiving this year? If you happen to try this recipe, make sure to tag me and share pictures with me!
Chipotle Honey Roast Chicken -1/4 Cup Unsalted butter, room temperature
Start preheating the oven to 350 degrees then place the butter, honey, garlic cloves, chipotles, 2 ½ teaspoons of kosher salt, thyme, onion powder, and paprika. Pulse until the spices and butter are thoroughly combined.
Toss the vegetables in a tablespoon of olive oil, then add the vegetables to a large roasting pan and season with a ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper. Pat the chicken completely dry (or the butter won’t stick), then place the chicken on top of vegetables. Use twine to tie the legs together and tuck the wings under the chicken. Run your fingers in between the breasts and the skin to loosen the skin, then flip the chicken and loosen up the rest of the skin on the other side. Take half of the butter and stuff it in between the loose skin. Take the rest of the butter and rub it all over the chicken. .
Cook the chicken for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours until the internal temperature of the chicken in between the thigh reaches 165 degrees. Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
I am so excited to be sharing one of my favorite tailgate recipes for Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs inspired by Sonoran Hot Dogs! As we’re moving into Fall, and temperatures are starting to fall, I wanted to hold on to a bit of Summer, and these hot dogs are the perfect sendoff, and way to enjoy the upcoming football games!
I’ve got a product review that I am sharing with you today! The other day I received a toaster from BALMUDA, a company that was founded in Tokyo in 2003 who has always been dedicated to being creative with household appliances. You’re probably thinking, what’s so special about BALMUDA The Toaster?
