Winter Fare
Turkey or Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie is one of my favorite winter comfort foods. I remember making this with mom as a kid
Citrusy Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
The first time I made this, I just happened to have some pineapple juice in the fridge. Cuban pernil is
Gumbo, Sueiro style
On one of my first trips to New Orleans, I arrived late on a rainy night, and almost every restaurant
Pork Loin Roast
One of my favorite simple dinners is pork loin- not to be mistaken for pork tenderloin! The loin is a
Abuela’s Thanksgiving Congri
I owe my Abuela an apology. Every year, she made Congri for Thanksgiving, and I never even tasted it. There
Sage Butter Ravioli
This is hardly even a recipe, but an absolute favorite. It is wonderful with plain cheese ravioli, but butternut squash
Ropa Vieja
This traditional Cuban dish has perhaps the most unappealing name, but it is in fact delicious. It was a staple
Split Pea Soup (aka Snert)
This simple, hearty soup is almost rich enough to consider a stew, and is a healthy, warming winter dinner.
Lamb Loin Chops
The easiest way to buy, cook, and eat lamb, this is a go-to favorite dinner at Lovall Valley Road. The
Mom’s Baked Shells
This was a West Park Drive staple, a real crowd pleaser that was our a childhood favorite.
Braised Lamb Shanks
If you think you can’t eat a whole lamb shank per person, you are wrong. I far prefer this fall-off-the-bone