Recipes

Ravioli Florentine
Cavatelli Pasta
Spicy Pork Dumplings
Rice Krispie Chocolate Squares
Truff Hot Sauce Wings
Graveyard Dessert
Baked Salt and Vinegar Chips
Linguini Frutti di Mare
Baked Cajun Cod
Homemade Farfalle
How to start a Food Blog
Oxtails with White Wine and Tomato
Cookie Butter Puppy Chow
Shrimp with Pasta Recipes
Seafood Boil Bag

Hi, I'm Maxine Ciampa!

I'm a Mexican American recipe creator based in Melbourne, Florida, sharing approachable Mexican, Latin, and Italian recipes.

I grew up cooking with my Mexican mom, and my time living in Mexico, Spain, Texas, and New York City continues to inspire the food I make today. Every recipe is tested in my kitchen—and taste-tested by my husband, Tom!

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook & Youtube

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Not Sure Where to Start?

Start with my 10 Best Mexican Recipes...a collection of flavorful favorites inspired by my Mexican heritage!

Make Dinner Easier

The Prep Deck includes 72 of my go-to dinner recipes, 12 weekly grocery lists, QR video tutorials, and a wooden display stand...all designed to take the guesswork out of meal planning!