Carne Mechada is a flavorful Venezuelan meat dish that is usually served in arepas, which are cornmeal cakes that can be filled with a variety of things, such as pork carnitas, black beans and cheese, or Carne Mechada, which is a traditional Venezuelan shredded beef dish, that is made by slow boiling skirt or flank…
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Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Rolls
This is one of those recipes that you throw together because you just want something different to make for the family. My family loves buffalo chicken in many forms. I simply took all of the elements of buffalo chicken and made them into an elegant rolled chicken breast, that is beyond amazing. I love this…
Saucy Cheeseburger Empanadas
This recipe is super easy, super delish, and tastes just like a cheeseburger! I don’t like to fry my empanadas, and for years I have been using a cream cheese dough to make mine baked, in the oven, but lately I have been using puffed pastry because I find it can replicate a traditional empanada…
Potato and Cheddar Cheese Pierogi
Growing up, our culture was celebrated proudly by our family. I am Italian, Irish, Polish, and most recently through a DNA testing, I discovered I am French, Albanian, and North African. So growing up food was a big part of celebrating our roots as is with most families. Universally, we all celebrate moments of our…
Sassy Honey Garlic Chicken
This is one of those recipes that is simplicity and sexy all at once. Not only does it taste amazing, it is so simple to make but tastes like it took all day. I love to make this in a cast iron skillet, started on the stove then popped in the oven to finish, then…
Sous Vide Cajun Spiced London Broil
Sous Vide meaning (under vacuum) is a French term for placing a food item such as poultry, meats, eggs, fish, and veggies, in a vacuum sealed bag, cooking in a water bath, more importantly, at a consistent temperature for an extended amount of time, and in doing so, will yield perfectly cooked, perfectly moist food…
Italian Ricotta Meatballs
I have found that meatballs are a very personal and potentially, a very touchy subject, in some circles. Mostly by anyone who cooks! Everyone believes that their “ball game” is tight, and theirs are the best. I am no exception to this. I have found that recently I have upped my game, by adding fresh…
Pub Style Pretzel Bites with Irish Beer Cheese Dip
There is nothing better than homemade, buttery pretzels. I mean sure you can open a bag of store-bought pretzels or microwave a frozen one, but this is way better than those options, not to mention much more delish! This is a great party appetizer, and can be made in advance then reheated for easy entertaining. …
Artichoke Francaise
This is the perfect date night in appetizer, or a nice side. Made with canned or frozen artichokes this goes together in no time. This will soon be your favorite go to! Sinfully, Susan xoxo Drain a 15 oz. can of artichoke hearts, split in half. Dry with a paper towel, season with Kosher salt…
Beet Carpaccio with Fresh Ricotta and Pistachios
One of my favorite Italian appetizers is beef carpaccio, which is paper thin sliced rare beef tenderloin, usually served with shaved parmesan cheese and hollandaise sauce. I will only order it from trusted places as it served rare and food safety is paramount at all times, but most importantly when serving rare items or raw…
