My grandparents emigrated from Cuba in the fall of 1967 and settled in Queens, New York . In no time at all they became loyal fans of their new hometown’s baseball team. The only thing most Cubans love more than their family is baseball, and the only thing my grandparents loved more than that was having something to passionately argue about. It was no surprise to us kids that my … Continue reading Cuban Picadillo
Inspired by my abuelito’s Fricasé de pollo and the Neelys Get Yo Man Chicken In most Cuban households, food is serious business; and my family was no exception. Pride was taken in every meal. My grandparents would spend hours cooking huge cazuelas of food for family, extended family and whatever friends happened to be stopping by (and there were always friends stopping by.) Some of my fondest … Continue reading Cuban Chik’n Stew (Fricasé de Fauxllo)
This is a very simple, easy recipe that looks great on the plate and smells absolutely delicious while it’s cooking. Who doesn’t love roasted potatoes? This dish pairs well with just about anything; I like to serve it with brown rice and red quinoa and a Quorn cranberry and goat cheese chik’n cutlet. It also works great for holiday meals since it is basically comfort food. … Continue reading Garlic Rosemary Potatoes
This dish adds a little crunch and a lot of iron to any plate. For those looking to replace white rice, this is a nutty and flavorful alternative. Serve it as a side with anything. It’s very filling and fulfilling. 4-6 servings Ingredients: 1 C Vegetable Stock 1 1/4 C Water 3/4 C Brown rice 1/4 C Red quinoa (rinsed) 1/3 C chopped dry roasted almonds … Continue reading Brown rice and red quinoa
Original recipe: Fannie Farmer Pumpkin Bread Once upon a time my SO traveled alone to visit his mom and sister for Thanksgiving; he came back with a loaf of pumpkin bread his mom had made for him. I had never seen or really heard of pumpkin bread before. This may sound odd to some of you, but pumpkin bread is not something Cubans make. When he sliced it up, put … Continue reading Pumpkin Bread
Some people like cocktails, some like wine, and some (like myself) love a nice, cold smooth beer every once in a while paired with a delightful meal. And some of course don’t drink at all, in which case this post is not for you. After 20+ years of being vegetarian, I only recently learned what isinglass is. Apparently some manufacturers use animal products such as isinglass … Continue reading Vegetarian Safe Alcohol
I am not a big fan of salads; this salad is the exception to the rule. The flavors and colors form a perfect union of taste, texture and visual appeal. Don’t be fooled; however, just because this is a salad does NOT mean it is low in calorie because it is not. In fact it’s very high in calories, but it is also nutritionally dense … Continue reading Green Apple, Smoked Gouda, Chik’n and Walnut Salad
Quinoa should be a staple in every vegetarian’s diet. Not only does it taste delicious, but it is a vegetable source of complete protein which means it contains all the essential amino acids needed for growth and development. Quinoa is a rich source of B vitamins: B6, thiamine, riboflavin and folate and the minerals iron, magnesium, phosphorous and zinc. It is also a moderate source of vitamin … Continue reading White and Red Quinoa
