The Recipe Book
Life’s journey as recorded by my recipe book – food, people and experiences along the way…
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The Recipe Book
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Latin Butternut Squash Soup
As fall approaches, I yearn for a rich, creamy, warm soup. Here is my family’s Latin version of a fall classic – butternut squash soup. This recipe comes from my mom’s recipe folder, filled with all manner of handwritten recipes and newspaper clippings. Nothing like a fresh, warm bowl of butternut squash soup and some…
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Egg Bites
Egg Bites offer a convenient, handheld breakfast option that packs the protein in a convenient form. The first time I tried egg bites was Costco’s version, and later I found the Starbucks version. They were both good, but I found them to lack sufficient add-ins and to be expensive for what they were. Given the…
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Chimichurri Sauce
When I think of grilling meat, my sensibilities are primarily of an Argentine persuasion. I grew up in South Florida and heavily influenced by very close Argentinian neighbors. We used to have massive parrilladas or asados. These barbecues would typically feature some of the following meats: Bife de chorizo – sirloin strip steak: a thick,…
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Crispy Beer Battered Fish
I’m a fried fish fanatic. I love a good Fish and Chips meal and seek it out whenever we travel. But I’m finicky when it comes to fish. If the fish is not fresh or has been improperly handled, the meal will be a noticeable disappointment and likely taste fishy. Fresh fish should never taste…
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Cuban Style Roast Pork Butt
This recipe is an adaption of two authentic Cuban pork recipes. I first developed this recipe while traveling in the Midwest and was asked to serve a Cuban-style pork dish. But there were several difficulties with this request.