Filipino Black Bean and Sausage Pasta fuses European and Asian flavors to create something unique, hearty and delicious. A copy of The World of Filipino Cooking was sent to me for the purposes of an honest review. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. Since I last spoke to you I got…
Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Roasted Poblanos
Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Roasted Poblanos is the perfect big game dip for anyone who loves Mexican or Southwestern flavors. Cheesy, spicy but not hot, and indulgent in the tradition of the best party food, it is sure to be a big hit. This is another one of those “no brainer” sponsored posts. I adore…
Cauliflower, Mushroom and Chorizo Tacos
Cauliflower, Mushroom and Chorizo Tacos are a healthy and delicious twist on a classic Mexican taco. I love potatoes. I always will, and I am not giving up potato dishes for any health regime. But the older and more informed I get, the harder of a time I have putting double simple carbs into the…
Cuban Spicy Oxtail Stew (Rabo Encendido); Review of To Cook Is To Love
This flavorful Cuban Oxtail Stew is everything that is wonderful about winter food: warming, comforting and filling. And it can cook all day in a slow cooker if necessary. A copy of To Cook Is To Love was provided to me by the publishers in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links were used in this…
Chorizo and Beans Chili: Muy Bueno: Three Generations of Authentic Mexican Flavors reviewed
Chorizo and Beans Chili is a delicious and flavorful Mexican American chili that starts with dried beans. A copy of Muy Bueno was provided to me by the publisher for the purposes of an honest review. Affiliate links have been used to link to items discussed in this post. I have had quite a few…
Spanish Pork and Fideo Noodles Cazuela (Stovetop Casserole)
I swear I don’t do it on purpose. But somehow, whenever John leaves town for a conference, I seem to end up cooking something I know he would love. Sometimes I feel guilty about this. He is in Recife, Brazil for 8 days. I will let you draw your own conclusions about my guilt level…
Spanish Inspired Soup of Cauliflower, Peas and Shrimp with Chorizo and Smoked Paprika
I have this recurring dilemma about summer food. I realize that for many people a soup or stew does not sound great during the summer. But a lot of soups and stews are traditionally made all over the world in hot climates. Sometimes I feel like it is only those of us who live in…
Roasted Smoked Sausages with Potatoes and Apples; A Review of Aida Mollenkamp’s Keys to the Kitchen
Sometimes you take a risk on a cookbook and it really pays off. I had seen bloggers around the internet talking about Aida Mollenkamp’s Keys to the Kitchen, but beyond that I knew nothing about her or the book. I was buying books at The Good Cook (where I might as well be an investor…
Riojan Potatoes with Chorizo and Chile
I confess we had this as a meal–but it might be better as tapas. Not because it is not good enough to eat a big bowlful of it–oh it is–but because to me this is not a particularly healthy meal. The carbs completely outweigh the fiber and protein–and the protein is unhealthy flavoring protein (chorizo)…