This is my spin on a classic recipe from the 1980s…first published in ‘The Silver Palate Cookbook’ and updated by Ina Garten, I’ve taken it one step further and made it healthier and quicker while keeping all the flavor of the original recipe!
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Yuca al Mojo
Yuca is a staple in many South American countries as well as Africa. I first had yuca in Panama when I lived there many years ago. Since then I’ve added it to soups, fried it and boiled it…this Yuca al Mojo is boiled then seasoned with a garlic sauce…it’s tender and oh so tasty! Continue reading
Homemade Red Beans
I usually buy pre-made beans in cans but recently purchased a few bags of beans…these homemade red beans are full of flavor in a delicious sauce. They take a little time to cook but the end result is so tasty! Better than any canned bean and way healthier… Continue reading
Broccoli Flatbread Pizza
Here’s a healthy lunch even your kids will love…yummy roasted broccoli & red onion with just a touch of garlic and some freshly shredded Parmesan…Quick and easy! Continue reading
Black Bean Salsa
I paired this delicious Black Bean Salsa with the Shrimp Quesadillas I made for my swim gathering. It is so tasty that it’s hard to stop eating once you start… Continue reading
Tubettini Pasta With Wilted Arugula, Shrimp & Toasted Garlic: Revisited
My hubby said this is his favorite and I have to agree. He wants me to make it again tonight! The flavors of the creamy pasta with the freshness of the wilted arugula are a perfect compliment to the lightly seasoned and floured shrimp. Tip this baby off with a little crunchy garlic and POW! Continue reading
Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Tzatziki Sauce

This is one of those delicious Greek-style dinners that’s sure to please…what’s not to love about juicy chicken thighs marinated in a lemon-garlic sauce? Braised in that same lemon-garlic sauce along with fresh zucchini and then grilled for the final minute or two to give them those beautiful grill marks – brushing them with the sauce along the way…then topping it all with a cool Taztziki Sauce…tasty perfection! Continue reading
Ginger-Hoisin Pulled Pork

What’s for dinner tonight? On today’s menu is an Asian-styled pulled pork…seasoned with ginger and garlic then braised for a few hours in a savory hoisin-soy sauce broth…tender, pull-apart, delicious…served over rice with a side salad and you’ve got a tasty meal… Continue reading
Chicken Romesco: Revisited

I know, I know…the photo is so bad! Well we were just beginning Fabulous Fare Sisters and the camera was new to me so please excuse the bad quality of the photo…but anyway, I first posted this delicious Chicken Romesco recipe in June of 2015…made it the other night and everyone just raved about it…so, here we’re revisting it today! Take a look… Continue reading