…Almost a Cuban Sandwich

The search to find good Cuban bread in Atlanta is a serious challenge. So, until I learn to bake my own, I’ll be substituting my favorite baguette in its place. Since this is “almost” a Cuban sandwich, I’ve also decided to crisp my baguette in the oven in lieu of […]

“Jambalaya” Soup

Like jambalaya… but, soupier.

“Jambalaya” Soup

1 large sweet onion olive oil, as needed 1 large green pepper 1 large yellow pepper 1 large red pepper 6 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 stalkes celery, finely chopped 2 carrots, chopped 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped 1 28 oz […]

Braised Pork Chops with Tomato & Peppers

Braised Pork Chops with Tomato & Peppers

1 large can (28 oz) diced tomatoes 4-5 green & red sweet peppers 1 large onion, diced olive oil, as needed 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp black pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 Tbsp paprika

1/2″ […]

Garden 2010 — Last Call

The Rainbow Carrot Blend

One bucket of banana peppers & 4 cups of cherry tomatoes

…And, a handful of carrots

What’s for dinner? Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, Sausage & Carrots

Vegetable & Sausage Roast

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Tomatoes & Sausage

The first night tomatoes and sausage pieces find themselves spooned over a crusty roll. Garnish with pickled Italian cherry peppers and grated Parmigiano Reggiano… or not. On the second night, the remaining sauce finds itself tossed with penne and topped with more Parmigiano Reggiano.

Tomatoes & Sausage

Guava BBQ Sauce

I know many South Floridians have their own version of this barbecue sauce. We like to add a bit of the tropics to our grilling. This sauce is best applied at the end of the grilling process due to the sweetness.

Guava BBQ Sauce makes approximately 4 cups […]

Mango Braised Pork

Next to Florida mangoes (Edward, Gold Nugget, Haden, & Valencia Pride), Haitian “Madam Francis” mangoes top my list of favorites. For this recipe, just be sure to find the ripest mangoes available.

Mango Braised Pork

4-6 1″ thick slices of pork loin chops 1 large onion, […]

Pea Soup with Crispy Pork Belly

The majority of the time spent preparing this dish goes into browning the pork belly and caramelizing the onions. However, you can make the most of this time by prepping the vegetables at the same time. Just be careful to keep an eye on the stove, burnt onions are useless. […]