19 Friday Dec 2014
Posted in Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
I make different slaws at different times of the year. This is one of my Winter Slaws. It is a combination of Savoy cabbage, carrots, peas, dried cranberries, scallions and cilantro. Continue reading
18 Thursday Dec 2014
Posted in Gluten Free, Marinade, Sauces, Vinaigrettes
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cumin, Garlic, guajillo flakes, honey, limes, olive oil, Orange, sesame oil
The Latin Lover is not fond of vinaigrettes. He doesn’t care for the sharpness of vinegar. I can’t get enough of that flavor…we’re a mixed marriage. So I came up with this version that works for both of us. It has citrus, honey, and few other little delights to warm his soul. Continue reading
17 Wednesday Dec 2014
Chuck Eye Steaks are great little steaks, reasonably priced and have terrific flavor. Season with a simple dry rub, sauté some onions and mushrooms, bake a potato, make a bit of salad and dinner is served in under 30 minutes. Continue reading
16 Tuesday Dec 2014
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Vegetarian
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Everyone seems to love guacamole, because well, it’s good. This version has crumbled bleu cheese stirred into it and it’s topped with bacon bits and toasted walnuts. Bring on the tortilla chips! Continue reading
15 Monday Dec 2014
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, Vinaigrettes
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Garlic confit is simple to prepare and simply delicious. You can smear the soft, creamy, sweet cloves on crackers or toasted bread for a quick hors d’oeurves or float a smeared toast on a bowl of soup. However you choose to use your garlic, you’ll be supremely glad you have these tasty morsels of lusciousness at your disposal. Continue reading
14 Sunday Dec 2014
Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free, Latin Food
Flan is the quintessential Latin dessert. It is velvety lusciousness on your tongue; it’s easy and really must be made ahead. A perfect win-win dish! Continue reading
13 Saturday Dec 2014
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Main Course
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almonds, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, Ground beef, Ground pork, onion
Picadillo is an every day, comfort food sort of dish in most Latin cultures. It’s relatively quick to prepare, can be eaten over rice, rolled into a flour tortilla or served in a corn tortilla, taco-style. It has a rich, meaty essence with sweet-salty flavorings. It can be made with either ground pork, ground beef, or as I’m doing it here, both. The Latin Lover is Cuban-born and he loves picadillo, Continue reading
12 Friday Dec 2014
Posted in Cuban, Gluten Free, Main Course
11 Thursday Dec 2014
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Marinade, Sauces
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beans, cumin, Garlic, gluten free, Latin food, lime juice, onion, orange juice, sauce
Mojo Criollo is really the Cuban version of salsa. It can be used raw, cooked, as a marinade, as a sauce for beans, rice, meat…it would make old shoes taste good! Continue reading
10 Wednesday Dec 2014
Posted in Brazilian, Drinks, Gluten Free, Latin Food
Boliche is a wonderful way to prepare an eye of the round. This is an extremely lean piece of beef, but with tons of flavor and a lovely little surprising morsel in the middle of each slice. 
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