Easy Sausage Ravioli Lasagna

. Ok all you lasagna intimidated people out there, I have come to your rescue. No boiling, ripped noodles. No ricotta and egg mixing. No fuss. [rss-cut] No 20 different seasonings. Let me break down the easiness for you. Cook some Johnsonville® Italian Mild Sausage, because DUH, that’s where all the flavor comes from. Make […]

Cuban Sandwich

I know the majority of you have never had a Cuban Sandwich, especially if you have never been to Ybor City here in Tampa. The original Cuban Sandwich was called the mixto, a sandwich comprised of ham, roast pork,swiss cheese and mustard made for Ybor City cigar workers. [rss-cut] You can get “Cuban Sandwiches” most […]

Lemon Pepper Pork and Potatoes {Giveaway}

This is my third recipe in the Weeknight Wins by Sauté Express® Sauté Starter Blogger Challenge from Land O’Lakes. In case you missed my first two, you can check them out HERE and HERE. Four other food bloggers and I have been posting about super easy weeknight meals. Don’t forget to go to our PINTEREST […]

Crusted Pork Tenderloin ($10 Meal)

This wonderful crusted pork tenderloin served over sautéed spinach concludes my series of $10 Meals. I hope you all enjoyed all 13 recipes. I received such great emails. I thank you all who took time out of your busy schedules to send me a note! Also thank you to Sweetbay Supermarket for allowing me to […]

Rosemary Pork Chops with Balsamic Strawberry Sauce

Please don’t let the bad photo deter you from making this dinner! I was asked by Sweetbay Supermarket to develop a savory strawberry Heart Healthy Recipe for National Heart Month, and pork and strawberry immediately come to mind. Let me tell you how amazing this recipe is…Really REALLY amazing! Once you slather the pork chop with […]

Pear and Apple Pork Chops with Stuffing ($10 Meal)

When Sweetbay Supermarket came to me to develop recipes for them for a new program they were launching I was so excited. They wanted to launch a challenge to all of their shoppers. What is the challenge you may ask? Feed a family of 4 for $10 or less. I was up for it, ohhhh, […]

Pork Tenderloin & Giveaway

Pork is my best friend. I just love it. But it is sad that I don’t make it nearly enough. I think one of the tricks to a perfect piece of pork it to Brine it. Brining tenderizes the meat and gives it a delicious flavor. If you plan a little bit ahead, you will […]

Cuban Pizza

Have you tried my Roast Pork with Black Beans and Yellow rice yet? No? Shame on you..I don’t want to be your friend anymore( Yeah, I am at home with sick kids and a sick self, so I am feeling a bit childish!) Well if you did make it you probably had some left over […]

Roast Pork with Black Beans and Yellow Rice

Soon after moving to Tampa, I discovered a whole new world of food..CUBAN FOOD. Tampa has a large Cuban community and their food is a staple in this town. Growing up I had never heard of chicken and yellow rice, cafe con leche, deviled crabs, plantains, etc. Was I deprived, naaaaa, I was just missing […]