I’m Silvia — food lover and recipe creator with a passion for nourishing meals that bring comfort and joy to the table. Here you’ll find deliciously simple recipes inspired by seasonal ingredients, my Latin roots, and a love for wholesome cooking. Let’s cook something amazing together!
One pot, 30 minutes, and the BEST broth
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Hi Friends Reader This recipe feels extra special to me. Growing up in coastal Bahia-Brazil, seafood was always a big part of family meals. Living in New England this tradition hasn't changed. Inspired by the bright coastal flavors I grew up loving—sweet tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, citrus, and just enough coconut milk to make the broth silky and rich. The best part? It comes together in about 30 minutes, making it just as perfect for a weeknight dinner as it is for entertaining friends.
A little tip...If you've never cooked mussels before, don't let them intimidate you! They're surprisingly easy and cook in just a few minutes. I have also shared all my best tips and tricks on how to buy mussels and how to cook them properly. You can even serve this recipe two ways: I love both! Silvia 🌿
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Garden in the Kitchen
I’m Silvia — food lover and recipe creator with a passion for nourishing meals that bring comfort and joy to the table. Here you’ll find deliciously simple recipes inspired by seasonal ingredients, my Latin roots, and a love for wholesome cooking. Let’s cook something amazing together!
Hi Friends Reader Is anyone else getting back into that busy end-of-summer/back-to-school routine? This is exactly when I start reaching for recipes that require very little from me and this Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is one of them. The chicken thighs cook until they're juicy and fall-apart tender, soaking up all that smoky-sweet BBQ sauce with garlic, smoked paprika and a little apple cider vinegar to balance everything out. Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs And since we're pulling out the slow...
Hi Friends Reader We are officially in peak tomato season, and this is one ingredient I never get tired of. Whether they're coming straight from your garden, the farmers market or you simply couldn't resist another container of those gorgeous little cherry tomatoes, now is the time to put them to good use. So today I'm sharing 6 of my favorite tomato recipes, from easy summer dinners to homemade sauces and even a couple of cozy soups for those of you already dreaming about fall. SOMETHING FOR...
Hi Friends Reader I shared my newest mussels recipe on Instagram and it took off! So many of you have been watching, saving and sharing it that I realized some of you here may have completely missed the recipe. And honestly? I don't want you to. 😊 These Mussels in Tomato Coconut Broth are inspired by the flavors I grew up loving in Brazil, with tomatoes, garlic, saffron, coconut milk, cilantro and fresh lemon. But the broth is really the star. It's rich, flavorful and absolutely made for...