28 Wednesday Feb 2018
Posted in Casserole, Cuban, Gluten Free, Ground beef, Latin Food, Main Course, Peppers, Potatoes, Roasting
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beef, bell peppers, mashed potatoes, olives, Onions, raisins
I love stuffed peppers. I didn’t always, but the I grew up. And now I do. I love the sweetness of the pepper, after it roasts. I seem to always like whatever is stuffed into them. It always seems to work. And these Papa Rellena Stuffed Peppers…baby, do they ever work! Continue reading
24 Saturday Feb 2018
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Faro is the capital of the Algarve. It’s the largest city in the area and it has several points of interest…of course, it has a castle! Or at least the remnants of a castle. And storks! There were several stork nests. They are wonderful birds and the Portuguese sort of revere them, or at the very least don’t remove them from their roofs. Storks also mate for life. Hey, we were celebrating our anniversary, so this is pertinent. Continue reading
23 Friday Feb 2018
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bell peppers, coconut milk, Garlic, half and half, lemon juice, Onions, panko crumbs, pineapple, plantain chips, white wine
Have you tried plantain chips? They’re readily available here in South Florida, but I’ve gotten them in the Northeast, too. Anyway, you need to get yourself a bag, because they make a great “crumb” coating…really. Crush them up and add use them to coat chicken breasts, or as in this case, fish fillets. Oh yeah, they’re a great alternative to potato chips, too (and they are gluten free, as well!). Continue reading
21 Wednesday Feb 2018
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The Algarve, runs along the bottom of Portugal, east to west. It is the Riviera of Portugal, though this is the Atlantic Ocean, not the Mediterranean. The Algarve has a complete range of beaches, from lovely, wide sandy beaches, to waves that are rough enough to be a surfer’s paradise, and everything in between. But, it has so much more…. Continue reading
20 Tuesday Feb 2018
Posted in Travel
Lisbon is a wonderful city, built on seven hills. It’s jam-packed with history, has a wonderful juxtaposition of antiquity and modernity. It has warm people, wonderful museums and some absolutely fantastic food and wine. You must go. Continue reading
20 Tuesday Feb 2018
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, bananas, bourbon, butter, chocolate bits, eggs, lemon juice, sugar, toasted walnuts, vanilla extract
Banana Bread is delicious, but it’s particularly delicious with toasted nuts and chocolate. This one’s boozed up, even though I may have this for breakfast. Toasted with butter….MMMMM! Continue reading
19 Monday Feb 2018
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We just spent two glorious weeks in Portugal, a country with a rich and colorful history, dating back to about 200BCE. For a relatively small country (about the size of the state of Maine) Portugal is jam-packed with all sorts of wonderful surprises. And the Portuguese people are just delightful; they are warm, friendly and helpful. At the very first chance, you must go. Continue reading
15 Thursday Feb 2018
Posted in Asian, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces, Scallions, Vegetarian
This stuff is unbelievably delicious. Spoon-over-the-sink kind of delicious. The simplicity of the mixture just doesn’t jive with the amount of flavor you experience. It’s a perfect foil for steak, grilled chicken or pork or salmon. Or an Asian-inspired Sloppy Joe! You have to make this sauce. Continue reading
13 Tuesday Feb 2018
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capers, dry white wine, Garlic, green olives, lemon juice, Lentils, olive oil, Onions, rice flour, Spices, tuna steaks
I usually lean toward an Asian flavor profile when I make tuna steaks. But, I just wasn’t feeling that today. After our time in Portugal, I decided to wander in that direction. More of a meander, really. The main thing to remember with tuna, is to not over-cook it. You want it crisp on the outside and very pink on the inside…and very delicious. Continue reading
12 Monday Feb 2018
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This is a technique to add to your repertoire of skills. Toasted nuts are delicious. Nuts add flavor and texture to dishes, both sweet and savory. Toast nuts and they becomes a thing of beauty. In fact, they’re a revelation. Continue reading
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