Coco for Coconut Oil!!

So recently I began experimenting with this extraordinary super food virgen coconut oil..IMPRESSED I am as a little goes a long way and the flavor it adds to rice, vegetables, chicken, and even pancakes not to say the least is exquisite!!! I don't use it with my Italian dishes but it blends perfectly with my latin or asian inspired meals like the one I cooked the other night with chicken, red peppers, yellow peppers, onions, peas, and a grating of ginger... all served with fluffy coconut rice. It has a sweet nutty flavor that enhances a variety of foods... simply just worth the exploration of finding ways to tantalize your palate!!

Chicken basics....

Why do I call this chicken basics????
Chicken, onions, celery, & carrots simply marry harmoniously!!!! In addition to this they are must have basics for your fridge...to this delight I added paprika, bay leaf, marjoram, orange zest, lemon, oregano, and rosemary than braised it slowly in champagne.  Boil up some penne and toss with parmigiano reggiano and you got yourself a weeknight comfort food dinner!!!

Pierna Asada

This is a new twist for me as most of my post are traditional foods that I grew up with. This pork leg however is a traditional dish found in Cuban homes.... why is it going to be a tradition in my home you ask??? Well I adopted a delicious Cuban little baby last year and will always do my best to introduce his culture in our home making it our tradition too!!! I am not going to lie I have searched a ton of recipes and this was not my first attempt but it was certainly my first success because what is important about making the pierna asada is getting the delicious crispy and golden!!! I found this recipe online by an old little lady showing her work on you tube.. pekiskitchen. All she used was salt!!!!