Winter Fare

Pork Carnitas

There is a great pastry chef I have followed for years named David Lebovitz. A NYer who made his name […]

Spanish-style Pork ribs

Our family rarely went out to restaurants for dinner, with one notable exception. On May 26, Dad’s birthday, we went

Picadillo

My mother’s picadillo recipe had raisins, olives, and green pepper. That is the classic Cuban style, but those three ingredients

Moussaka

When Chicho stopped working, he watched a lot of cooking shows, and would sometimes surprise us with unfamiliar dishes. Some

Beef Stew

For years, mom made Boeuf Bourguignon by following the famous Julia Child recipe. It took her hours and hours, and

Ropa Vieja

This traditional Cuban dish has perhaps the most unappealing name, but it is in fact delicious. It was a staple

Grandma’s Meatloaf

The only meatloaf is Grandma’s meatloaf. None of that baked ketchup bullshit, this is the meaty, gravy goodness that was

Saffron Fish Stew

This is one of my all-time favorites, as fast and easy as it is delicious. The saffron broth alone makes

Lamb Loin Chops

The easiest way to buy, cook, and eat lamb, this is a go-to favorite dinner at Lovall Valley Road. The

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

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