Sandwiches

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Avocado Toast with Furikake and Shichimi

08/11/2016 |

Ah, avocado toast – what used to be a simple fast breakfast has become a trend featured in magazines and…

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A close up of three sandwiches on top of a plate

Panuchos ~ Tortillas filled with Black Beans topped with Achiote Chicken, Avocado & Habanero Salsa

06/09/2015 |

These Panuchos have been on my bucket list of recipes for over three years. They were on the cover of…

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A person holding a sandwich in their hand.

Picadillo with Green Olives and Raisins

03/03/2015 |

The first time I ate Picadillo was in 1972. I had some neighbors from Costa Rica who invited me over…

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Arepas ~ Venezuelan Corn Flour Flatbreads

02/13/2015 |

All of us, at one time or another, have had food made from ground corn, be it cornbread, corn tortillas,…

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Two hot dogs on a plate with corn chips.

Shrimp Salad Sandwich with Spicy Lime Aioli

09/06/2013 |

I love leftovers. There’s just no two ways about it. And I swear, leftovers are the mother of invention, at…

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My Oldest Son’s Wedding and I Learn to Make Vietnamese Spring Rolls

06/30/2013 |

On Saturday May 18, 2013, after a 10 year courtship and engagement, FINALLY, my son and his fiance got married!…

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Vietnamese Happy Pancakes with a Killer Dipping Sauce

06/17/2013 |

The March 2013 issue of Food and Wine Magazine had a great article called 20 Best-Ever Recipes. The Best Vietnamese…

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Grilled Pork & Pineapple Burger

05/21/2013 |

I am a cooking magazine junkie. If I am ever missing, just look for me in front of the magazine…

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Homemade Sesame Seed Hamburger Buns

05/13/2013 |

Grilling Season 2013 is here!! Yea!! I was so happy a couple of weeks ago to clean off my grill…

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A close up of two pieces of bread with cheese

Danish Smørrebrød ~ Herring & Apples on Rye

03/10/2013 |

I am very glad to be back, after not posting for almost two weeks. I was knocked out by a…

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