Before I became vegetarian, I remember saying I could never be a vegetarian because I couldn’t imagine giving up Carne Con Papa. So deep was my love of this classic Cuban comfort food. Carne Con Papa is akin to American Pot Roast with a few key differences: white wine vs. red, and cumin and oregano vs. rosemary and thyme . Cubans like Americans are very keen on … Continue reading Pot Roast (Kinda Carne con Papa)
Original Recipe from Clueless in the Kitchen My other half and I have been together 13+ years. He is not a vegetarian. As you can imagine eating out at a restaurant is usually a compromise; seldom are both of us happy with the menu choices at the same restaurant. For this reason when we find a place we both really like, it is extremely rare. … Continue reading Refried Bean Burrito
I am a big fan of tomato bisque soup. I love the heartiness and warmth, and the way it fills your tummy and leaves you feeling satisfied. I find that few other soups leave you feeling like you’ve eaten a complete meal. I have tasted many restaurant and store bought variations of this soup, and there is a delicate balance between the acidity of the tomatoes and the … Continue reading Tomato Bisque
Inspired by Tempeh Tuna Salad Recipe on Onegreenplanet.org You might find this really weird, but for the longest time the only dish I could honestly say I missed after I became a vegetarian was tuna salad. My grandfather used to make it for me all the time when I was a kid, and it just reminds me of being home, it reminds me of lazy summer … Continue reading Faux-Tuna Salad
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)
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
