Healthy, everyday Caribbean cooking, made fresh in your kitchen. Caribbean food can absolutely be light: my dishes are built on vegetables, beans, whole grains, and lean proteins, all seasoned with my homemade sofrito (fresh peppers, herbs, garlic, and onions blended from scratch, never packets). Think grilled adobo chicken, lentil and quinoa bowls, bean stews loaded with vegetables, crisp salads with lime and olive oil, and roasted plantains. Everything is modifiable: any dish can be made lighter, more protein and veggie forward, or adjusted to your family's goals. And while Caribbean is home base, I'm a versatile cook and happy to make other cuisines and family favorites too.
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Aslin's dishes
Mix and match these when you build your session, or request something totally custom.
Full meal
Caribbean Grill Bowl
Grilled adobo chicken over brown rice, white rice or quinoa with garlic-roasted sweet plantains, crisp cabbage salad, and avocado. Balanced and high-protein.
Can be made:
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Olive oil
Adobo seasoning
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Smoked paprika
Juice of lime
Uncooked rice or uncooked quinoa
Ripe sweet plantains
Garlic cloves, minced
Salt to taste
Medium green cabbage, shredded
Carrots, shredded
Cilantro
Juice of limes
Salt & pepper
Large avocados, sliced
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad
Grilled adobo chicken over crisp greens with avocado, tomato, cucumber, and a lime and olive oil dressing. High-protein.
Can be made:
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Adobo seasoning
Onion powder
Smoked paprika
Mixed greens
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Avocados
Olive oil
Limes
Salt & pepper
Garlic powder
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Pick 1 side
Stewed Lentil and Quinoa Bowl
Lentils simmered with sofrito, sweet peppers, and a hit of cumin, paired with quinoa.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Dry lentils, rinsed
Water or vegetable broth
Sofrito
Onion, diced
Bell pepper, diced
Garlic, minced
Small carrot, diced
Tomato sauce
Ground cumin
Dried oregano
Bay leaf or splash of coconut milk for richness
Quinoa
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Pick 2 sides
Caribbean Coconut Salmon
Seasoned salmon fillets finished in a creamy coconut-lime sauce with garlic and thyme. High-protein.
Can be made:
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Salmon fillets
Olive oil
Caribbean seasoning
Paprika
Garlic powder
Salt & pepper
Coconut milk
Garlic cloves
Juice of lime
Thyme
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Caribbean Chicken Noodle Soup
Bone-in chicken simmered with sofrito, root vegetables, and thin fideos noodles. Mild enough for kids.
Can be made:
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Bone-in chicken (thighs or drumsticks)
Water or chicken broth
Sofrito
Onion, chopped
Garlic, minced
Bell pepper, chopped
Celery stalk, chopped
Small carrot, sliced
Small yautía or potato, diced (optional for heartiness)
Dried oregano
Turmeric or sazón (for color)
Bay leaf
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fideos or thin egg noodles (or broken spaghetti)
Optional: squeeze of lime or a few drops of pique for serving
Garnish: chopped cilantro or culantro
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Pick 2 sides
Bistec Encebollado (Steak with Onions)
Thin-sliced beef simmered with sweet onions, sofrito, sazón, and a bright splash of vinegar.
Can be made:
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Thin-sliced beef round or cube steak
Adobo seasoning
Black pepper
Dried oregano
Vinegar or lime juice
Sazón or smoked paprika
Sofrito
Onion, sliced
Tomato sauce
Oil for cooking
Water or broth (as needed for simmering)
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Cabbage Salad (Ensalada de Repollo)
Crisp shredded cabbage and carrot tossed with red onion in a sharp vinegar dressing.
Can be made:
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Green cabbage, finely shredded
Small carrot, grated
Red onion, thinly sliced
Vinegar (white or apple cider)
Olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of sugar for balance
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Cucumber Guacamole Bites
Cucumber rounds topped with fresh guacamole, lime, and cilantro.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Cucumbers
Ripe avocados
Juice of limes
Cilantro
Garlic cloves
Salt
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Pick 2 sides
Grilled Chicken
Chicken marinated in olive oil, adobo, garlic, and a swirl of sofrito, then grilled until charred.
Can be made:
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Boneless chicken thighs or breasts
Olive oil
Vinegar or lime juice
Adobo seasoning
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Dried oregano
Smoked paprika (optional)
Sofrito (optional for deeper flavor)
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Habichuelas & Quinoa Bowl
Stewed pink beans over fluffy quinoa with avocado and crunchy cabbage salad. Plant-based and high-fiber.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Pink beans (or cooked)
Onion
Green pepper
Garlic cloves
Sofrito
Tomato sauce
Oregano
Cumin
Vegetable broth
Uncooked quinoa
Medium green cabbage, shredded
Carrots, shredded
Cilantro
Juice of limes
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Large avocados
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Sweet corn tossed with lime, cilantro, chili powder, and cotija.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Pork-free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Corn kernels
Mayonnaise
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Juice of limes
Cotija or queso fresco
Chili powder
Cilantro
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Eggplant & Quinoa Bowl
Silky stewed eggplant over quinoa with fresh greens and avocado. Plant-based, a customer favorite.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Medium eggplants
Olive oil
Onion
Garlic cloves
Sofrito
Tomato sauce
Oregano
Salt & pepper
Uncooked quinoa
Spring mix
Large avocados
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Pick 2 sides
Stewed Chicken
Bone-in chicken braised in homemade sofrito, sazón, and sweet peppers.
Can be made:
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Pork-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
Adobo seasoning (or salt to taste)
Black pepper
Oregano
Ground cumin (optional)
Vinegar or lime juice
Sofrito
Sazón (or your own blend)
Red bell pepper, sliced
Green bell pepper, sliced
Onion, sliced
Garlic, minced
Tomato sauce or 1 small diced tomato
Water or chicken broth
Oil (for browning)
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Caribbean Chili Bowl
Hearty chili (choose lean beef, turkey, or lentil) over rice or quinoa with avocado and cabbage salad. High-protein.
Can be made:
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Protein options (choose one) - Lean Beef: ground beef OR Turkey: ground turkey OR Lentils: dry lentils
Onion
Bell pepper
Garlic cloves
Sofrito
Chili powder
Cumin
Smoked paprika
Kidney beans
Diced tomatoes
Beef or vegetable broth
Uncooked rice or quinoa
Medium green cabbage, shredded
Carrots, shredded
Cilantro
Juice of limes
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Large avocados
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Pick 2 sides
Carne Guisada (Puerto Rican Beef Stew)
Slow-braised beef chuck in a tomato-sofrito gravy with bell peppers, onions, and tender potato.
Can be made:
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Stewing beef (chuck or round), cut into 1-inch cubes
Adobo seasoning (or salt to taste)
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Dried oregano
Vinegar or lime juice
Sofrito
Sazón or homemade blend
Onion
Bell pepper
Small potato
Tomato sauce
Beef broth or water
Oil (for browning)
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Pick 1 side
Stewed Eggplant with Chickpeas
Tender eggplant and chickpeas simmered in sofrito and tomato with oregano. Plant-based, hearty, and high-fiber.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Medium eggplants
Chickpeas
Onion
Garlic cloves
Sofrito
Tomato sauce
Oregano
Olive oil
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Pick 1 side
Stewed Bacalao (Salted Cod)
Salted cod simmered with sofrito, sweet peppers, olives, and tomato sauce.
Can be made:
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Salted cod (bacalao), soaked and rinsed
Olive oil
Onion
Green bell pepper
Red bell pepper
Garlic
Sofrito
Tomato sauce
Olives (optional)
Oregano
Black pepper
Water or broth
Bay leaf
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Pick 2 sides
Camarones al Ajillo
Shrimp sautéed in garlicky lemon-butter with a splash of white wine and fresh parsley. High-protein.
Can be made:
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Large shrimp
Garlic cloves
Butter
Olive oil
White wine (optional)
Juice of lemons
Parsley
Salt & pepper
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Caribbean Chili
Hearty chili with sofrito, two kinds of beans, and warm spices like smoked paprika and allspice — beef, turkey, or lentil, your call.
Can be made:
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Ground beef or ground turkey (or lentils for vegetarian option)
Olive oil
Onion, chopped
Bell pepper, chopped
Garlic, minced
Sofrito
Sazón or your own blend
Cumin
Smoked paprika
Dried oregano
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional: ground allspice for warmth
Crushed tomatoes
Beef or veggie broth
Tomato paste
Pique or hot sauce (to taste)
Kidney beans, drained
Black beans or chickpeas, drained
Small sweet potato or squash, diced (optional, for depth)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Pick 1 side
Stewed Eggplant
Cubed eggplant stewed down with sofrito, sweet peppers, and tomato sauce.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Pescatarian
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Large eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
Olive oil
Onion, chopped
Bell pepper, chopped
Garlic, minced
Sofrito
Tomato sauce (or 1 medium tomato, chopped)
Dried oregano
Ground cumin (optional)
Salt (or to taste)
Black pepper
Water or vegetable broth
Sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Pick 2 sides
Tuna Salad Wraps
Tuna folded with red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and a hint of sofrito, wrapped with crisp lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
Can be made:
Pescatarian
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Tuna in water, drained
Mayo (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
Dijon or yellow mustard
Finely diced red onion
Finely diced bell pepper (any color)
Sofrito (optional for Caribbean twist)
Chopped cilantro or parsley
Squeeze of lime or lemon juice
Salt & black pepper to taste
Pique for heat (optional)
Large flour tortillas or wraps (spinach, tomato, or plain)
Shredded lettuce or baby spinach
Small tomato, sliced
Avocado, sliced (optional)
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Sancocho
Hearty one-pot stew of chicken, beef, and pork shoulder simmered with corn, plantain, yuca, yautía, batata, and calabaza. Requires additional time.
Can be made:
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Bone-in chicken (thighs or drumsticks)
Beef stew meat
Pork shoulder
Vinegar/lime
Adobo
Oregano
Black pepper
Sazón
Sofrito
Tomato sauce
Water/broth
Ear corn
Green
Small yuca (cassava)
Small yautía (taro root)
Small sweet potato (batata)
Small potato
Pumpkin (calabaza)
Bay leaf
Salt
Cilantro/culantro
Lime (opt)
Drizzle of olive oil or pique (optional)
Ripe plantain
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Pick 2 sides
Gluten-Free Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Gluten-free pasta tossed with garlic butter shrimp, bright lemon, Parmesan, and parsley. Bright and light.
Can be made:
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Shrimp
Gluten-free pasta
Garlic cloves
Butter
Olive oil
Juice of lemons
Parmesan (optional)
Parsley
Salt & pepper
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Full meal
Mangú con Los Tres Golpes (Mashed Green Plantains with Fried Cheese, Salami & Eggs)
Mashed green plantains crowned with the three hits — fried cheese, salami, and a runny egg — finished with pickled onion.
Can be made:
Nut-free
Gluten-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Green plantains, peeled and cut into chunks
Butter or olive oil
Cold water (for fluffing)
The plantain cooking water
Red onion, thinly sliced
White vinegar
Squeeze of lime juice
Queso de freír, sliced into 8 thick pieces
Dominican salami (or other cured meat)
Eggs
Salt
Oil or butter for frying
Pepper
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Pick 2 sides
Fried Pork Chops (Chuletas Fritas)
Bone-in pork chops marinated in adobo, sazón, garlic, and lime, then fried crisp at the edges and juicy at the bone. Can be grilled or baked on request.
Can be made:
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Dairy-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Bone-in pork chops
Vinegar or lime juice
Adobo seasoning
Garlic powder
Dried oregano
Black pepper
Sazón or paprika
Oil for frying
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Garlic-Roasted Sweet Plantains
Ripe plantains roasted with olive oil, fresh garlic, and a pinch of salt.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Ripe (yellow with black spots) plantains, sliced on a diagonal
Olive oil
Garlic, grated or finely minced
Salt
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Fresh Green Salad
Crisp lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and red onion in a simple olive-oil-and-lime dressing.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Shredded lettuce or spring mix
Tomato, sliced
Red onion, thinly sliced
Cucumber, sliced
Olive oil
Vinegar or lime juice
Salt & pepper to taste
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Crispy Garlic Tostones
Green plantains pressed and fried golden, then tossed in garlic and olive oil. Can be baked on request.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Green plantains
Vegetable oil for frying
Garlic cloves
Olive oil
Salt
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Roasted Asparagus
Asparagus roasted simply in olive oil and garlic.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Asparagus
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Salt & pepper
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Sauteed Vegetables
Zucchini, carrot, bell pepper, and red onion sautéed in olive oil with garlic and oregano.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Vegan
Dairy-free
Pescatarian
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Zucchini, sliced
Small carrot, julienned
Red bell pepper, sliced
Red onion, sliced
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic powder
Dried oregano
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Stewed Beans (Habichuelas Guisadas)
Pink or red beans simmered with sofrito, sazón, and tomato sauce.
Can be made:
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Pink or red beans, drained
Olive oil
Sofrito
Sazón or turmeric + paprika
Tomato sauce
Small potato or pumpkin, diced (optional)
Water or broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Roasted Zucchini
Zucchini roasted in olive oil and garlic until tender and golden.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Zucchini
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Salt & pepper
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Viandas (Boiled Root Vegetables)
Green plantain, yuca, yautía, and sweet potato boiled tender and finished with a drizzle of olive oil.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy-free
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Green plantain, peeled and cut into chunks
Yuca (cassava), peeled and cut into chunks
Yautía (taro root), peeled and cut into chunks
Sweet potato or batata, peeled and cut into chunks
Salt
Water for boiling
Olive oil or a drizzle of infused oil (optional for serving)
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Coconut Rice & Pigeon Peas
Long-grain rice simmered in coconut milk with pigeon peas, sofrito, and oregano.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Pork-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Long-grain rice
Pigeon peas
Coconut milk
Water
Sofrito
Oregano
Olive oil
Salt
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Mashed Yuca
Yuca boiled tender and mashed with garlic and butter.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Pork-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Yuca
Butter
Milk
Garlic cloves
Salt
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Roasted Vegetables
Zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, red onion, and broccoli roasted in olive oil with garlic until caramelized at the edges.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Zucchini
Yellow squash
Bell peppers
Red onion
Broccoli
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Salt & pepper
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Brown Rice
Brown rice cooked simply.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Pork-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Brown rice
Water
Salt
Oil or butter
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Quinoa
Fluffy quinoa with a touch of olive oil.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Pescatarian
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Quinoa
Water or vegetable broth
Salt
Olive oil or coconut oil
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)
Long-grain rice cooked with pigeon peas, sofrito, and sazón.
Can be made:
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Long grain white rice
Water
Coconut milk (optional for richness)
Gandules (pigeon peas), drained
Sofrito
Sazón or turmeric + paprika
Salt
Tomato sauce
Oil
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Side
White Rice
Long-grain white rice cooked simple and fluffy.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Pork-free
Vegan
Dairy-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Ingredients
Long grain white rice
Water
Salt
Oil or butter
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Dessert+$29.42
Tembleque
A traditional Puerto Rican coconut pudding, silky and set, with cinnamon on top.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Coconut milk
Whole milk
Cornstarch
Sugar
Cinnamon stick
Vanilla
Cinnamon for garnish
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Dessert+$29.42
Fresh Fruit Salad
Pineapple, cantaloupe, strawberries, kiwi, mango, and orange with lime and fresh mint.
Can be made:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free
Shellfish-free
Sesame-free
Pork-free
Ingredients
Pineapple
Cantaloupe
Strawberries
Kiwis
Mangoes
Oranges
Juice of limes
Fresh mint (optional)
Amounts vary with your order. Anything here can be swapped, added, or left out — just ask when you book.
Standard availability
Aslin can also accept requests outside these hours — these are just their typical windows.
Sundays9:00 AM–10:00 PM
Tuesdays1:00 PM–10:00 PM
Wednesdays3:00 PM–10:00 PM
Fridays4:00 PM–10:00 PM
Reviews
5.0(6)
Neil
Aug 2026
Aslin prepared some of the best Caribbean food I’ve had in a long time. Seasoning was perfect and the pigeon peas and rice taste just like back home. I’m looking forward to trying more of her food and the coconut pudding dessert!
Morgan
Apr 2026
She was very clean and the food was yummy. Very professional.
Kate
Nov 2025
I had such a wonderful experience cooking with Aslin through Homemade. From the moment the session began, she brought so much warmth, enthusiasm, and ease to our kitchen.
The meals she created were incredibly flavorful, absolutely delicious, and it was such a gift to be hands-off while she cooked for our family. It truly felt like having a talented chef and an encouraging friend right in our home.
Kelly and Pooja have really built something special with Homemade. The entire experience is seamless, personal, and genuinely enjoyable. I’m already thinking about our next session!
Brenny
Oct 2025
Aslin is incredibly kind and skilled. It was a very pleasant experience. My favorite part was that she brought her own fresh spices and sofrito which made the food taste so clean, fresh, and flavorful.
The beef stew was so amazing. The sauce was incredible. Definitely a highlight.
Very professional, skilled, warm and authentic!
Dion
Sep 2025
A few things stood out to me:
1. Aslin is awesome! She's so sweet and we enjoyed talking with her the entire time.
2. Somehow she cooked so much food and kept the place spotless WHILE she cooked. I couldn't believe how little she had to clean when she was done.
3. The food was amazing. We have been eating her dishes all week. Haven't had to cook anything at all.
Overall felt like the food was incredibly tasty and still healthy. Double win.
We could tell that she's a very sweet and kindhearted person. She was extremely polite. We would also say that she was highly professional in that she came prepared, worked efficiently, asked the right questions, and legitimately worked non-stop every second that she was here. Additionally, she did a great job of keeping the place clean and packing up the food when she was finished.
Avi
Jul 2025
Aslin was INCREDIBLE!!!! She is so professional, her food was delicious, and I would recommend her to everyone. The roasted chicken is delicious - the chicken just falls of the bone and the sauce is amazing. The stewed eggplant with quinoa is also so good! The flavors are delicious and heating the food up is super easy.
Aslin is professional, kind, and so gracious in my kitchen. I would love to have her cook in my kitchen again!