Author: chefalice

Even the International Business Times wrote about how eating ice cream for breakfast may improve mental performance and alertness. There aren’t a lot of foods that I am tempted by anymore. There was a time when I would have to excuse myself at dinner if someone ordered a decadent dessert, but now I do not feel deprived given all the tasty desserts I can make at home. But walking by an ice cream shop that makes its own waffle cones must bring back special memories or something, because I love that smell! When we were vacationing in Hawaii, Craig said…

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Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern dish, made with fresh eggs, tomatoes, onions, garlic and peppers. The version I created is very similar but instead of the classic ingredients, it uses Slow Cooker Ratatouille as a base. Such a convenient way to use your veggie leftovers!

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The national dish of Cuba, “rags,” or ropa vieja, is savory and delectable. When spices are few and far between, this dish’s peppers bring forward a wonderfully light flavor. Traditional ropa vieja is made with flank steak because that cut of beef is best for shredding, but a more flavorful top sirloin works just as well.

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