When I think of traditional Easter recipes; lamb always comes to mind. For some reason (most likely my mother’s old Betty Crocker cookbook), I envision a vintage 1950’s table setting with a perfectly roasted leg of lamb, a side of bright green mint jelly and a jiggling aspic. This Easter lamb shanks recipe is a Read More
Picadillo is a Spanish dish made with ground meat and other ingredients. It’s popular in many Latin American countries, each having their own variation. Living in Miami, I grew up with Cuban picadillo. Cuban picadillo is a mixture of ground beef, onions, garlic, oregano, olives, raisins and a touch of tomato sauce. It’s a hefty Read More
Why not make a London Broil this Valentine’s Day? Maybe London Broil isn’t the first thing you think of when you think of romantic Valentine’s Day meals, but it should be. I’ll give you three good reasons why. Reason one: Your usual Valentine’s Day fare may be a filet mignon or lobster tail, but why Read More
This is going pretty out there even for me…someone who enjoys trying just about anything when it comes to food. Here I was, with a bag of various organ meats acquired by accident, from an organic and pasture-raised meat supplier. I wasn’t about to let them go to waste. I’m all for nose-to-tail eating, and Read More
This Caribbean goat stew goes a little outside of my comfort zone, but I’m glad I took the trip. After all, trying new things is really the point of all this cooking and blogging. With the onset of Fall, I’m deep in comfort food mode, making soups, stews and chowders, which remind me of living Read More
