Sweet & Spicy Samba Pork Tenderloin

Maybe it’s salsa to you – but it’s extra zesty and free for me – SAMBA!!!!Less structured: Salsa music is more structured than Samba and because of that, the music selection is more consistent in beat and style. In summary, both Samba and Salsa are a combination of African and European dances. Traditional Samba originated from…

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Sweet Potato Spam Pineapple Coconut Lime Skillet

Craving some refreshing “Aloha” in your life?When it comes to Hawaii and food, one cannot imagine a true, home-good meal without a touch of SPAM, macaroni salad, and a side of fresh pineapple (even though pineapple is NOT native to Hawaii and is really not grown much on the islands anymore – different story).Typically, I’m…

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Roasted Chicken & Pineapple Habanero Glaze

While winter is well on its way, we can still warm up, dream of the beach, and bask in the glory of a tropical, saucy meal: Roasted Chicken & Pineapple Habanero Glaze. Roasted Chicken & Pineapple Habanero Glaze 2 tsp. olive oil2 cups fresh pineapple (or canned), peeled and diced + 1/2 cup pineapple juice1 cup brown…

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Pork & Pineapple Street Taco Cups

We recently returned from a quick trip to Mexico. This trip, along with all Tuesdays, got me to thinking about Taco Tuesday with a little bit of a different theme: Pork & Pineapple Street Taco Cups. Yes, taco cups. Sort of fluted, sort of floral looking, definitely taco-ish – but also garnished with the fresh…

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Pork Sous Vide & Pineapple Salsa with Pattycakes

One of my favorite meals growing up involved the team work of my parents: Dad at the grill and Mom in the kitchen. Grilled pork and pineapple salsa. Oh yes. So yummy. I don’t often admit it, but I absolutely adore pork tenderloin – particular the “tender” part of that statement. So, cooking pork sous…

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Salsa Fresca – Fresh Fruit and Veggie Fiesta

Who doesn’t adore a super fresh salsa – salsa fresca. And one with BOTH fruits and veggies? You’re crazy not to feel your mouth water just at the thought on a hot summer day. Mmmm… Slathered across a crispy tortilla chip (maybe) Piled a top a crunchy plate of romaine (now that’s more like it)…

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