Ropa Vieja is a traditional Cuban dish that is pretty easy to make. It got its name because once prepared, it looks like old, tattered clothes. This recipe actually came from Phillip’s mom. We have made it a few times and it has a lot of flavor and tastes great. It is normally served over white rice, so be sure to have some ready to make a complete meal. Ingredients 1 1/2 Flank Steak (London [ Read More ]
I found this recipe in Prevention magazine and was originally very skeptical because these cookies ring in at 91 calories apiece and contain whole wheat flour. However, once I made and tasted them, I realized how AMAZING they are. These cookies are crumbly, flavorful and literally melt in your mouth. They are also my new favorite cookie. Phillip (who is an avid nut hater) even liked them, so I count that as a victory. They [ Read More ]
This pulled pork recipe is super-simple and only uses 5 ingredients. Although it has a long cooking time, the prep time is quite short. We prepped the meat the night before and Phil turned on the slow cooker the next morning before heading to work. By the time we got home, the house smelled amazing and after shredding (and tasting) the meat, we just dropped it back in the cooker for another hour or so. [ Read More ]
This recipe is awesome! It’s very light and healthy. We paired this with some penne pasta and voila, instant meal. Shrimp normally doesn’t take that long to cook and so this is a good week-night recipe.
Have you ever had a night when you look around the kitchen and the only thing you have to cook is chicken? Just plain chicken. Nothing to go with it, no amazing recipes to use. Well, this happened to us this past week and so we found a simple Marsala sauce online and made it. We had everything for the sauce on hand, but you may need to plan ahead (or stock up your kitchen) [ Read More ]
This recipe for mashed potatoes is not at all good for you, but it tastes awesome. Phil and I have developed and refined this recipe over the past several months to include much more than just potatoes. Ingredients 5 lb. bag of red potatoes 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese 3-4 Tbsp butter or margarine 4 – 5 strips of cooked thick bacon 2 -3 Tbsp sour cream 1/4 cup of milk (This may not be needed) [ Read More ]
This is a great date night recipe if you want to impress your woman because it is quick, classy and involves using a grill (which I’m told most men enjoy doing). It’s fast because, once you do the prep work, cooking the lobster only takes a few minutes and it’s classy because it’s not hamburgers. This recipe is for 4 lobster tails, so if you are cooking for more than 4 people, make sure to [ Read More ]
For Thanksgiving this year, we decided to do something a little different. No turkey for us; we went with a duck instead. Duck has a completely unique flavor and doesn’t taste like chicken. This recipe came from our french cookbook and actually doesn’t take as long to prepare as a turkey, but you will probably want to thaw the duck for a couple days before you plan to cook it if you are using a [ Read More ]
Hello readers (if there are any left in the Ethernet)! We went on a short sabbatical because our lives got really crazy for awhile. We didn’t stop cooking; however, the recipes just didn’t quite make it into the blog. So, we have lots of recipes to share. We’ll start out with a healthy one and there will hopefully be more to come soon. We have been trying to branch out and try some new vegetables [ Read More ]
If you have never cooked before or are trying to stock a kitchen with the bare essentials, then look no further. This list includes all the basic components you need to start cooking. Also, if you are going on vacation and plan on cooking, refer to this as your packing list to make sure you don’t forget anything. Some items on this list will serve you better (and longer) if you spend a little more [ Read More ]
English translation: A weekend of Cuban food. This weekend we journeyed to Dover, Delaware to visit some of Phillip’s relatives (who happen to be Cuban). While we were there, we had the pleasure of trying a number of Cuban dishes. A very common Cuban dish is Arroz Moro, which is made by first making black beans and then combining the cooked beans with uncooked white rice and water in an oven-safe dish. Add some bacon [ Read More ]
These sandwiches make a great weekday meal and don’t take very long to prepare. Serve them with a side of Steamfresh vegetables for a simple healthy dinner. We happen to love Steamfresh because you can stock up and don’t have to worry about vegetables rotting in the refrigerator when life gets busy. It is also the perfect way to add a healthy side to an entrée to turn it into a meal. But enough about [ Read More ]
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