Archive for August, 2009

Pasta – Sundried Tomato Vodka Sauce

1 package of chicken breasts 1 can diced tomatoes – basil and garlic 1 can of alfredo sauce 7-8 sundried tomatoes in oil 2 TBSP of minced garlic Pasta – I personally like Angel Hair Pasta Fresh Basil, salt and pepper and cayenne pepper – to taste Directions: Boil water and cook pasta to al [...]

Ciao Bella

Its nice to have an old standby – a place to go where you know the food, drinks and wine are always skillfully prepared and the staff are professional, personable and truly understand the idea of a “dining experience.” That’s Ciao Bella. I will always be a fan of their Ciao Baby salad, a light [...]

Fried Plantains

These are such a simple and delicious appetizer!  3 green plantains 1 container of vegetable oil Latin Mayo Fresh Cilantro Fresh whole garlic cloves Salt Peel plantains, cut into 1 inch sections, in a deep frying pan heat up about an inch of vegetable oil.  You can tell the oil is hot enough to fry [...]

Shredded Cuban Pork Burgers with Chipotle Mayo

3 lb pork roast – this can be a shoulder or any other bone in roast 2 TBSP Caribbean Jerk Seasoning 4 TBSP Cumin 2 TBSP Cardamom 1 tsp White Ground Pepper 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper 2-3 TBSP Dried Onions 2 whole peeled garlic cloves Salt – to taste Place pork roast into slow cooker (Crockpot) [...]