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Cuban Braised Beef Pot Roast, Ropa Vieja

This is a true Cuban classic called Ropa Vieja, which means Old Clothes - if you think of a pile of your softest cotton it hints at the texture of ...

Cuban Style Black Beans with Smoked Turkey

Cuban style black beans are easy and inexpensive to make at home - I use a smoked turkey drumstick that are readily available at most supermarkets ...

Black Bean Soup

It's hard to believe that four ingredients can be this crazy delicious!

Red Lentil and Coconut Soup

The secret to this dish is red lentils do not have skins, so they're tender in 20 minutes, a bowl of golden goodness.

Roasted Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese - Easy Peasy!

You can literally have this in bowls on the table in ten minutes. Your family will love it too! Serve with turkey sandwiches for the rest of the clan.

Susan Maria's 'First Place' Chili

Yep, I won First Place in the July 4th Chili Cookoff. I've been telling y'all for years that I make great chili! This recipe is the best one yet. F...

Zucchini Ricotta Rolls

This is a fun dish that marries the zucchini I love with both the ricotta filling and the marinara sauce that I also love. Delish and not too diffi...

Zucchini Ricotta Pie

I could eat a slice of Zucchini Ricotta Pie every day, all summer long! Its that good.

Roasted Zucchini Caprese

Enjoying a Summer Vacation Safe at Home! This wonderful dish has me dreaming that I am at a restaurant in Italy overlooking the sea, instead of my ...

Mexican Stuffed Mini Peppers

I love stuffed peppers and we know you do too! Roasty toasty sweet peppers filled with a creamy blend of Mexican flavors that sing.

Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

Choosing just one fat in a meal is not a hardship when its avocado. Shrimp and avocado is a match made in heaven! One of my favorites.

Cedar Plank Salmon - 4 Ingredient Recipe!

I found cedar planks in my pantry that I bought over a year ago on Amazon and it was a fine time to break them out. Do not skip or shorten the soak...