The history of Cuban Ropa Vieja is as rich and flavorful as the dish itself. Legend has it that this renowned delicacy traces its roots back to the early days of Spanish colonization in the Caribbean. As Spanish sailors and explorers ventured into the New World, they brought with them their culinary traditions, including a dish called "olla podrida," which translates to "rotten pot" in English.
Read MoreFamily-Style Sweet Italian Sausage Meatballs
I love making my "Family Favorite," Italian Sausage Meatball recipes around the holidays. It's one of those dishes that's always requested whenever I'm attending a holiday get together. Even though I'm not attending get-togethers this year, I wanted to share it!
Read MoreSweet and Spicy "Fall off the Bone" Grilled Smithfield® Extra Tender Fresh Pork Spareribs
It is officially grilling season! One of my favorite things to grill is pork ribs. Here is one of my favorite recipes for fall off the bone grilled pork spare ribs
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Cook Once, Eat Thrice "Coffee-Rubbed Roasted Pork Loin"
Two of my favorite things in the world. Pork and coffee. In these uncertain times here's an easy recipe where you can cook once and eat thrice. Something your whole family will love. My next two posts will feature dishes that were made using this Coffee-Rubbed Pork Loin as my base protein. Being stuck at home doesn't mean you can't be creative and have variety in your meals.
Read MoreSriracha Glazed Pork Chops
For #NationalGrillingMonth my partners Pork Es Sabor asked me to share my Sriracha Glazed Pork Chops recipe with my friends for a BBQ cookout. Below find my recipe for both the marinade AND the glaze, with some fun grilling tips! #PorkEsSabor #fourthofjuly
Marinade:
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp. of red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. of salt
• 1 tsp. of black pepper
• 3 tbsps. of olive oil
• 2 lbs. of pork chops
Glaze:
• 3 tbsps. of honey
• 1 tbsp. of sriracha
• Juice of 1 small lime (about 1 tbsp.)
• 1 in. piece of ginger, minced
Grilling Tips: 1. Clean and oil grill! 2. Glaze pork chops generously! 3. Let pork chops rest for 8 minutes after removing from grill!
MLB Opening Day Recipe. Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Pardon The Punctuation...In honor of opening day I'm sharing my famous...well famous in Sherman Oaks, California, recipe for bourbon, pecan, chocolate chip cookies. Needless to say I'm just making an excuse to drink and eat cookies as I watch our national pass time.
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