Picadillo

Growing up in Florida, we were lucky to experience a diverse range of Latin Caribbean cuisines. If forced to pick a favorite, Cuban would be high (if not tops) on that list. Classic Spanish mingles with the tropics. This glorious combination creates something greater than the sum of its parts.

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Sloppy Joe

Trying to eat a sloppy joe in sandwich form is an exercise in futility. So, why not just pour some over home made biscuits and go at it with a knife and fork?

Sloppy Joe serves at least 6

3 lbs ground beef 1 large […]

Meat Loaf with Scratch Tomato Sauce

Meatloaf, red sauce, mashed potatoes and baby peas… is there a more comforting meal? And, somehow, it’s still all about the meatloaf sandwiches.

Scratch Tomato Sauce

4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup water splash of red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 bay leaf 1/4- […]

Grilled filet with port marinade

We love the good color and char this marinade provides. It’s quick, simple and almost no fail, if you know how to use a propane grill. (Yes, we grilled steaks tonight. It was a lovely (frigid) 33 degrees. My honey did a lovely sprint for the door to keep our […]