Tripletas (three-pleh-tahs) are a bakery staple in many Hispanic Caribbean ‘hoods. The “working person’s sandwich,” as I like to call it, is a meal-on-a-roll. In fact, since it has three different cuts of meat, a boatload of toppings, and a generous amount of condiments, it’s more like two meals-in-one. Though I know that many of you fine…
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Mofongo Burgers (Burgers on Mashed Plantain Buns)
Hey, friend! Grilling season seems to be drawing to a close- at least for me- so I want to hit you with my best burger recipe. Mofongo is a dish that’s super popular in Puerto Rico. Burgers are a classic staple recipe in the US of A. So, what does my half-Black, half-Puerto Rican soul…
Rellenos de Papa (Picadillo-Stuffed Potato Fritters)
Is it a potato or a snack? It’s both! My Rellenos de Papa, also known as Papa Rellena, are an optical illusion. They look like a potato, but when you bite through their crisp exterior, a savory meat filling is there to greet you. Lately, I’ve been on this cuchifrito kick. It might be that I’ve…
Loco Moco (Hawaiian Beef Patty with Gravy)
In today’s edition of “2020 is the year no one gets to do anything fun“, we have another recipe to remind us where we’re not going. Back to Hawaii with this Loco Moco plate! This easy-to-make (even easier to eat) recipe is what Hawaiians refer to as “ono”. That just means, “it’s really delicious.” Beef patties…
Bistec Encebollao (Cube Steak Smothered in Onions)
Bistec Encebollao makes use of under-appreciated cube steak. Normally tough steaks are seared quickly with fragrant onions after marinating, which later creates a simple, flavorful pan sauce. Raise your hand if you’re still having a difficult time locating the cuts of meat you want. Some people think a virus means a “beef shortage”, so, these…
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
I’m going to yield to peer pressure and hand over this Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe for your St. Paddy’s Day dinner. I’ll explain why I’m doing this begrudgingly in a sec. Baking, instead of broiling, gives this a more appealing flavor. No one ever raved about how amazing a boiled piece of meat, after…
Salisbury Steak in Mushroom Gravy
I know that I’m going to date myself here, however, we all know I’m no Spring chicken. On many nights during my childhood, dinners consisted of Banquet TV dinners. If you’re a young buck, you may feel lost and have no idea what I’m talking about. Let me explain: TV dinners were complete meals that…
Beef Stroganoff: A One-Pot Recipe
Beef Stroganoff caused quite the controversy in my family. Turns out that it’s one of my husband’s favorite dishes. The twins, however, recoiled whenever I served it in past. After numerous battles that ended with, “If you don’t eat it, so help me GOD!!!” I finally quit making it. As a result, Hector also…
Merlot Braised Beef Short Ribs with Grits
Winter months require comfort food- especially if you live in a city with normal winter temps. But even I, living in a city with temps that average 60°F during the “coldest” months of the year, need cozy meals to make my insides feel warm and fuzzy. Merlot Braised Beef Short Ribs are the epitome of…
Penne in Pesto Sauce with Grilled Sausage: Dinner in Twenty
Penne pasta in Asiago-Pistachio Pesto Sauce topped with Grilled Sausage AKA “my shortest post yet.” I see some you smart-alecks applauding. You make me sick, LOL!!! No, but this “meal-in-twenty” is so simple and straightforward, even my talkative behind couldn’t make this a big to-do. In the summertime- especially towards the beginning of the week when…
