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Bistec de Palomilla

Bistec de Palomilla
Bistec de Palomilla, or Cuban-style Steak as it is colloquially called, is one of the definitive dishes of Cuban cuisine. While growing up in New Jersey, most of Vito's classmates and their families had newly arrived from Cuba.  After school, it was a very special treat to be asked to stay for dinner at friends’…
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Dad’s Special Beef Marinade

Dad's Special Marinade for Beef
Vito's Dad had his own special marinade for beef and here it is: Dad's Special Beef Marinade!  Dad's Special Beef Marinade was use primarily for London Broil, whether done in the broiler (traditional) or on the grill.  This very simple marinade is great for London Broil, petit filets or rump steaks; the 24-hour marinating period…
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Red Soup

Red Soup
Red Soup is a family recipe; my Mom faithfully made her version of it every Monday for dinner, except when we were on vacation, for over 65 years.  Imagine that!  I’ve enhanced my Mom’s very basic recipe and updated it for today’s home cook.  Red Soup is delicious and nourishing on its own or with…
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Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers with Indian Tomato Sauce


Stuffed peppers are a dinner staple, reliable and nourishing but invariably boring.  Well, boredom be gone with Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers with Indian Tomato Sauce! These peppers have a meatloaf stuffing and cooked in a not too spicy Indian-seasoned tomato sauce.  While this multi-step recipe takes a bit of time to make, Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers with…
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