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Salad in a Jar
For the Honey-Lime Dressing: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon honey dash of hot sauce For the salad: ¼ cup black beans (rinsed and drained) ¼ cup corn kernels ¼ cup guacamole ¼ cup chopped tomato ¼ cup shredded chicken ¼ cup shredded romaine ½…
Picadillo Sloppy Joes
Total preparation time: 30 minutes Makes 4 servings (3 ½ cups filling) 1 medium onion 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pound ground chuck, round, or sirloin One 4½-ounce can chopped green chiles ½ cup pimiento-stuffed green olives 1-cup chili sauce (like Heinz – this…
Tostones (Fried Plantains)
1 to 2 large green plantains 5 tablespoons canola or other vegetable oil or enough to reach ¼ -inch up the side of a large skillet Kosher salt Peel the plantain and slice it on the diagonal ½ – 1-inch thick. Heat the oil in a large skillet…
Arroz Con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)
Note: you can make this dish without the meat for a vegetarian version Hands-On Time: 30 minutes Total Preparation Time: 1 hour Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 pound pork, cut into ½-inch pieces (optional) 1 ounce of pancetta (optional) 1 tablespoon annatto oil (see note below)…
On October 19th, 20th, and 21st I will be in Pensacola, Florida for WSRE’s 30th Wine and Food Classic
On October 19th through 21st I will be in Pensacola, Florida for WSRE’s 30th Wine and Food Classic! The event will help to support WSRE, a PBS member station, locally owned and licensed to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees. The weekend will include a “Walkabout Tasting” from 6…
Franck Garanger’s Paella Valenciana
Note: we made the stock during the show because of time constraints, but if you are going to make a stock (instead of using store bought broth), make it in advance because it should simmer for 3 hours. Serves 6 people Hands on preparation time: 1 1/2 hours Total…
On Wednesday, September 26th, I was interviewed by Shari Bayer on her Heritage Radio Network program “All in the Industry.”
On Wednesday, September 26th, at 4pm I was interviewed on “All in the Industry,” an internet-based radio show hosted by Shari Bayer of Bayer Public Relations on the Heritage Radio Network. It is now live 24/7 here.
Pan Con Tomate (Bread with Tomato)
Pan Con Tomate 1 loaf of crusty bread Ripe tomatoes (see note) Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Slice the bread. Slice the tomatoes in half crosswise. Rub the halves of the tomato directly onto to the bread. Sprinkle with salt. Drizzle with olive oil. Note: A viewer, Kathy Dobrowolski, did…
Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Omelet)
Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Omelet) Makes 4 – 6-Servings Hands on time: 20 minutes Total preparation time: 40 minutes 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion, sliced 3 potatoes Kosher salt 1 cup dry white wine 5 large eggs Place a medium size sauce pan, filled with salted…
Cuttlefish, Meatballs and Green Peas
Cuttlefish, Meatballs and Green Peas Makes 4-6 Servings Hands on time: 45 minutes Total preparation time: 1 1/2 hours For the meatballs: ½ pound ground pork ½ pound ground veal 2 cloves minced garlic Small bunch of fresh chopped flat leaf parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1…