Wedge Salad with Crispy Chorizo
A crisp wedge salad with a creamy buttermilk dressing and blue cheese and tomatoes is a delicious classic that usually comes topped with crumbled bacon. This is a dish you'll find on the menu at most steak houses across America and one that I know many of my friends enjoy, too. While I can't argue with a classic I thought that by adding a smoky element of chorizo sausage, instead of the bacon, would be a great way to update this salad and give it an interesting twist. An Internati...
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Pulled Pork Tacos with Fried Plantains
Slow roasted pork tacos....tender, juicy and fork tender. Is there anything better? Really? Yes, there is. These tender pulled pork tacos with perfectly golden brown fried plantains (think not sweet bananas) topped with a crisp carrot and cabbage slaw and a slightly tangy, creamy sheep's milk feta cheese. I mean...there is a reason this taco is my most requested dish when I entertain. Seriously just the perfect bite.
So here's the lowdown on this awesome taco. The pork can be ...
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Heirloom Carrot and Purple Cabbage Coleslaw
I make this coleslaw year round and use regular carrots when I can't find the heirloom variety. It's such a light and refreshing side dish that comes together in mere minutes and pairs especially well with my pulled pork tacos with fried plantains! But really it goes with any picnic or BBQ as an easy crowd pleasing side dish. Even the kids love coleslaw, right? The heirloom variety of carrots are nice because they add some additional color to the dish which makes for a vibrant ...
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Fresh Tomato Soup and Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
When it's summertime and tomato season this is the perfect recipe for any cocktail hour or tapas night. There is nothing like the sweet, tangy flavor of a fresh tomato soup with an ooey-gooey grilled cheese to dip into it. And served in these soup shot glasses it makes a really elegant and fun presentation that can work for a casual tapas night or a wedding reception or engagement party!
I used heirloom tomatoes but you can use any type of fresh tomato you like if you can't find ...
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