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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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TOSTONES

WOW! I tried Tostones a few months ago at Mundo’s in Weddington, North Carolina, and fell in love! Who would have thought that a double-fried

March 13, 2020 2 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

A grey, deep bowl filled with New Orleans Style Gumbo over rice. The gumbo is a brownish gravy with browned andouille sausage rounds, shredded chicken and shrimp.

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The Best New Orleans Style Gumbo

Experience the heart of New Orleans in every spoonful with this authentic gumbo recipe! Perfectly spiced, smoky, and rich, this New Orleans Style Gumbo is

February 10, 2020 14 Comments

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TOASTED ALMOND CHEESE BALL

So…I’m working on a New Year’s Eve dinner blog and I wanted to include some really cool appetizers, so I thought…what is cooler than a

December 27, 2019 2 Comments

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Homemade Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper

Craving a quick and delicious dinner option that the entire family will love? Look no further! This Homemade Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper recipe is a one-pan

October 3, 2019 No Comments

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HEARTY BEEF STEW

Growing up, my Mother used to make this Hearty Beef Stew quite often. At the time…I disliked…you could even say hated cooked vegetables…well…except for green

September 16, 2019 No Comments