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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…

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…

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…

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…

My friend Marcy shared this sloppy joe recipe with me.  She made it one time when we visited her lovely home in Iowa.  She prepared it with her typical midwestern laissez-faire elegance. Iowans are no-nonsense, quick and efficient in their movements.  I think it’s something about growing up in a farming community. I watched her…

I’m going to start off by blog with one of my favorite recipes.  This recipe is from my beloved mother.  She prepared it with such ease and grace.  The end result was always love – always lots of love. I can still smell meat browning and hear it sizzling in her giant cast aluminum caldero…