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pork carnitas in a bowl and in three flour tortillas with limes, cilantro and red onion

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SLOW COOKED PORK CARNITAS

Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas are definitely my choice anytime I crave Mexican food. Never made them. So, I had to try. Browned, braised, then broiled.

April 9, 2020 2 Comments

A white plate trimmed in blue stripes holding steamed green beans and mashed potatoes that are topped with two pieces of chicken marsala. The dish is garnished with fresh parsley.

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Chicken Marsala

This rich and savory Chicken Marsala is a restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home. Tender, pan-fried chicken breasts are simmered in a flavorful

March 31, 2020 1 Comment

Me holding three New England style lobster rolls with mayo in my hand.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Making a New England Lobster Roll with Mayo

Bring the coastal flavors of New England right to your table with this Lobster Roll with Mayo recipe. Tender, cooked lobster meat, crisp celery, and

March 25, 2020 3 Comments

A french platter of Easy Trout Almondine. Two pieces of pan fried trout with a lemony almond sauce on top.

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Easy Trout Almondine with Capers

Trout Almondine, also known as “Truite Amandine” in French, is a timeless classic that hails from the heart of French cuisine. This delectable dish features

March 18, 2020 No Comments

three tostones topped with guacamole and blackened shrimp on a wooden board

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Tostones with Blackened Shrimp and Homemade Guacamole

Last week I made tostones for the first time, pairing them with my Ropa Vieja. Click here for recipe. I was anxious to see what

March 17, 2020 3 Comments

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ROPA VIEJA

Why on earth did I wait so long to make this dish??? A few months ago, I had my first “real” experience with Venezuelan/Cuban cuisine

March 13, 2020 3 Comments

two bowls of baked meatballs with a garnish of basil

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BAKED MEATBALLS

I have been making my homemade sauce and meatballs for a long time. I decided a few months ago, that I should be sharing these

March 9, 2020 4 Comments

three halves of a rueben sandwich toasting in a cast iron pan

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THE BEST TWO-CHEESE REUBEN SANDWICH

YES, I am going to go on, and on, about cooking sous vide style. Absolutely loved making my own homemade corned beef out of sous

February 28, 2020 2 Comments

A platter of traditional corned beef and cabbage. The sliced corned beef is running down the center with cooked carrots on one side and cooked cabbage and baby potatoes scattered around the corned beef. The dish is garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

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Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned beef and cabbage is a classic dish that brings warmth and flavor to any table, especially for St. Patrick’s Day, or cozy family dinners.

February 27, 2020 2 Comments

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Three fondant sweet potatoes on a white platter topped with toasted marshmallow and drizzled with a maple walnut butter glaze.

Fondant Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Marshmallows and Maple Butter Walnuts

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A Curry Beef Broth Bowl. A mound of steamed rice is served with crispy ground beef and seared zucchini spears on the side with a coconut curry broth on top and a drizzle of chili oil.

Curry Beef Broth Bowl

This Curry Beef Broth Bowl

A curry chicken rice bowl. Steamed rice is in a bowl with snow peas, chicken and a creamy broth.

Curry Chicken Broth Bowl

This Curry Chicken Broth Bowl

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole shown with a spoonful of the rice coming out of the bluish green pan.

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

This Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

A white shallow bowl of beef tips in cream sauce with mushrooms. The dish is topped with a square of baked puff pastry.

Beef Tips in Cream Sauce

Beef Tips in Cream Sauce