
My kitchen story began in 2020—an infamous year—while renovating a beach house in Rincón, Puerto Rico. New York was cold, closed, and expensive, so a $50 United flight to Aguadilla felt like an invitation to try something completely new. That flight started an adventure shaped by a new language, culture, and the food and wine that came with them—and sparked my love of hospitality from the table. Thebacklabel is where I share the plates and pours worth making: no algorithms, just honest cooking.
Dessert
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Aug 28, 2026
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1 min read
Caramelized banana waffle bars take banana pieces, coat them in waffle batter, and cook the whole thing until the outside is golden and crisp while the center goes warm and soft.

Campari
+8

Aug 28, 2026
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1 min read
A Negroni Cocktail recipe from Thebacklabel archive.

skewers
+3

Aug 27, 2026
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2 min read
Juicy steak, charred peppers and onions, fresh pineapple, and a sticky marinade with BBQ sauce, soy, honey, lime, ginger and just enough sriracha.

Veggie 2
+9

Aug 24, 2026
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1 min read
A Kevin Adey's Roasted Scallops with Sunchoke Purée, Wilted Spinach, and Walnut Salad recipe from Thebacklabel archive.

Bbq
+8

Aug 24, 2026
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1 min read
A Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell recipe from Thebacklabel archive.

skewers
+4

Aug 24, 2026
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2 min read
Glossy, smoky steak skewers inspired by Bachan’s Sweet Pineapple Japanese Barbecue Sauce until the edges caramelize and the whole situation gets very hard to leave alone.

Recipes
+3

Aug 18, 2026
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2 min read
Citrus-marinated skirt steak lands on top, with grilled French bread there to catch anything that tries to escape the plate.

skillet
+4

Aug 17, 2026
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2 min read
Sweet charred corn, smoky chipotle, plump shrimp, and a silky lime-spiked sauce—all in one skillet, all in about 20 minutes.

recipe
+4

Aug 11, 2026
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1 min read
Coconut-rich, herb-scented rice studded with tender gungo peas, warm pimento, and Scotch bonnet heat—the kind of side dish that quietly steals dinner.

Burger
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Aug 11, 2026
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2 min read
It’s not just any burger—this bad boy’s dripping in mozz, loaded with toppings, and then crowned with a pesto drizzle so good it basically launches your tastebuds into orbit.

Recipes
+4

Aug 9, 2026
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1 min read
A Grilled Squid with Yogurt Green Goddess and Avocado recipe from Thebacklabel archive.

tomato
+4

Jul 28, 2026
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2 min read
Boursin, burst tomatoes, roasted garlic, and one very good weeknight dinner.

cobbler
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Jul 25, 2026
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1 min read
Juicy summer peaches under a buttery cobbler crust finished with a pour of hot water—and somehow, it works beautifully.

cheese
+5

Jul 19, 2026
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2 min read
Crisp English muffins, savory sausage, soft eggs, and properly melted cheese—the diner classic, built at home in about 20 minutes.

beef
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Jul 16, 2026
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2 min read
Juicy, spice-laced beef kebabs with a lemony herb yogurt sauce—and a name only Bobby Parrish could get away with.
