Blog Posts
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Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches are universally known and loved. These hearty sandwiches are relatively easy to prepare at home. Home-cooked versions can often be better than most found at restaurants.
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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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Caesar Salad
This Caesar Salad is delightfully crunchy and spicy. This pungent concoction was created during a period when I was experimenting with very bold flavors. I often serve it with pasta, which seems to bring the entire meal to a new level. The combination of finely minced garlic and citrus will pop out of your salad…
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Pork Belly Chunks
Growing up in a Cuban family, pork has always been a comfort food for me. An even more special treat is chicharrónes. Chicharrones are fried pork belly – sometimes with the skin. Originally from Spain, the dish is found throughout Latin America. The Spanish word chicharrón translates to “crackling” or “cracklins” – depending on where…
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Cuban Jambalaya
I love the warmth of spicy dishes which inevitably led me to explore Cajun cuisine. This Jambalaya recipe has become one of my favorites and also one of my family’s top requested meals
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Christmas Pig
The centerpiece of every Cuban Christmas celebration is a Christmas pig. This is one family tradition that has remained intact every year for my entire lifetime. Throughout my childhood and later as a young adult, I have vivid holiday memories of preparing a whole pig roast with my beloved father. Nochebuena Cubans, along with many…
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Colombian Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)
Arroz con Pollo (chicken and rice) is a staple in every Latin country. Each country has its own version, and they can be quite different. For example, I’m Cuban American and the Cuban version of arroz con pollo is very different. Most notably, the Cuban version is prepared with leg quarters (dark meat) bone-in, while…
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Pumpkin Crunch Cake
A Thanksgiving dinner favorite at our home is Pumpkin Crunch Cake. This recipe came to us from our dear friend Chelsea. She had invited us over for a dinner party on a beautiful fall evening. This occurred during a period of time a few years back when I was unable to consume sugar. She had…
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Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)
A staple in Cuban home cooking is Black Beans. More often than not, they are served on top of white rice. This is a rich, filing and savory addition to any main protein course. No Christmas roast pig dinner would be complete without a generous serving of black beans and rice. My mom would soak…
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Mimi’s Flan
It didn’t take long to get to a desert. What’s a good meal without a good desert? This flan is another family favorite from my beloved mother. This is also my son’s favorite. I’ll be making one this week and surprise him for his birthday. This flan is the perfect combination of velvety creaminess with…