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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

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

Pomegranate Sangria

Original Recipes

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

by Vanessa Mota 2/24/20

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 11/24/19

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

Honey-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Skewers Recipe

The Best Grilled Chicken Skewers You'll Ever Taste

by Vanessa Mota 6/19/16