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Vanessa Mota

Vanessa is the author and photographer behind Smart Little Cookie. She is a full-time public relations and marketing professional, and mother of two. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and dancing in her kitchen while baking cupcakes.

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Latest Posts by Vanessa

Homemade Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

1 Spoonful of This Homemade Chimichurri Sauce Will Make Any Dish Freaking Flavorful

by Vanessa Mota 9/30/16

Maduros Recipe

Take 1 Bite of These Fried Sweet Plantains, and You'll Never Make Another Side Dish Again

by Vanessa Mota 11/09/16

Pickled Onions Recipe

The Easy Recipe Your Fridge Needs: Pickled Onions

by Vanessa Mota 9/23/16

Shrimp and Rice Soup Recipe

This Dominican Shrimp and Rice Soup Recipe Is Deliciously Easy to Make

by Vanessa Mota 5/26/16

Black Bean Salad With Avocado Dressing Recipe

Healthy Recipes

This Black Bean Salad With Avocado Dressing Is the Healthy Lunch You've Been Looking For

by Vanessa Mota 2/02/18

Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup With Yuca Recipe

Original Recipes

A Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup That's Way Better Than Your Grandma's — We Went There!

by Vanessa Mota 9/11/17

Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

This Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Is Every Chocolate-Lover's Dream

by Vanessa Mota 1/16/16

Pomegranate Sangria

Original Recipes

A Pomegranate Sangria Recipe That'll Get Anyone in the Holiday Spirit

by Vanessa Mota 12/12/15

Pan de Pascua Holiday Cake Recipe

This Classic Pan de Pascua Deserves a Prime Spot on Your Christmas Dinner Menu

by Vanessa Mota 12/24/17

Cuban-Style Roasted Pork

Original Recipes

Your Thanksgiving Guests Won't Want to Leave After Tasting This Lechón Recipe

by Vanessa Mota 11/22/17

Natilla Recipe

This Is the One and Only Natilla Recipe You'll Need This Holiday Season

by Vanessa Mota 12/20/17

Latin-Style Turkey Recipe

This Turkey Recipe With a Latin Twist Will Be Everyone's Favorite at Your Christmas Dinner

by Vanessa Mota 12/24/17

Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie Bites Recipe

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie Bites Are Positively Addictive

by Vanessa Mota 10/23/15

Slow-Cooker Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

Original Recipes

This Slow-Cooker Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili Recipe Will Cure Your Winter Woes

by Vanessa Mota 12/26/16

Slow Cooker Cuban Ropa Vieja

This Slow-Cooker Ropa Vieja Is Worth Every Second of Wait

by Vanessa Mota 2/06/17

Grilled Garlic Cilantro Chicken Skewers Recipe

These Grilled Garlic Cilantro Chicken Skewers Will Be Your New BBQ Staple

by Vanessa Mota 9/06/15

Crispy Tostones Recipe

Believe Us When We Tell You These Crispy Twice-Fried Plantains Are Insanely Delicious

by Vanessa Mota 2/29/16

Guava Jam Recipe

Try to Resist the Urge to Eat This Guava Jam by the Spoonful, or Don't — No Judgement

by Vanessa Mota 4/21/16

Pork Tacos Recipe

Cilantro Dressing Makes These Carnitas Tacos Mind-Blowingly Delicious

by Vanessa Mota 9/05/16

Honey-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Skewers Recipe

The Best Grilled Chicken Skewers You'll Ever Taste

by Vanessa Mota 6/19/16

Cheese-Stuffed Yuca Balls With Cilantro Dressing

Cheese-Stuffed Yuca Balls Are the Best Thing to Ever Happen to You

by Vanessa Mota 3/12/17

Papaya Milkshake Recipe

This Papaya Milkshake Will Make You Feel Like You're on a Caribbean Island

by Vanessa Mota 9/03/16

Pigeon Peas Rice With Sausage Recipe

Learn How to Cook the Superquick Rice Dish Your Mom Used to Make on Busy Nights

by Vanessa Mota 2/01/17

Grapefruit and Lime Margarita

The Most Refreshing Grapefruit and Lime Margarita Recipe

by Vanessa Mota 2/22/16