While I was vacationing in Cartagena, Colombia I had a unique dish that has haunted my taste buds ever since. I scoured the Internet in hopes of finding Chef Jorge Escandon's creation he calls "Tostones de La Madre Teresa" served at La Cevicheria. I ...
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Hearts of Palm Soup w/Sweet Potato Croutons
This tangy Hearts of Palm Soup w/Sweet Potato Croutons tastes as fresh as spring. Silky. Sassy. Sexy. I know these are not adjectives that are usually associated with food, but this sensational soup is no ordinary medley. It is a tribute to ...
Mango with Seville Orange Sauce
If you are an orange marmalade fan like I am, this quick and impressive dessert is for you. With only four ingredients and in only 20 minutes you can have a delightfully sweet and tart ending to any meal. Seville oranges, also known as the sour ...
Black-eyed Pea Stew with Chefs Toys & Tips
I love kitchen gadgets. The right ones can make cooking so much more fun, and efficient! Whether it is a great knife or some obscure tool that only serves one purpose, like a carrot sharpener, they all have a place in my heart (& in my kitchen ...
Fresh Grape Mocktail
Making grape juice is not something I ever aspired to do, but now that I have, I can’t believe how simple it is. The reward is a fresh and naturally sweet juice with a tart note, making it a delightful base for a cocktail. I don’t like overly sweet ...