Blog Posts
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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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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…
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Hawkeye Sloppy Joes
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…
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Carne con Papas
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…