Asparagus Vinaigrette
Thank goodness asparagus is available all year long, but the first shoots in the spring; February to June seem to us to be the best!
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Lunch
Tequila Shrimp
Tequila and shrimp just seem to go together, whether as appetizers or part of a main course taco bar. They are super quick to make. They still taste really nice if you leave the Tequila out when serving to the kids.
Turkey Cubano Sandwich
It’s really quite impossible to tell when the Cubano Sandwich (grilled meat and cheese), was created, but as people sailed between Cuba, Tampa and Key West culture and ideas were shared. It was a common lunch for Cubans; so, when they relocated to work in the …
Hash Brown Bake
This Hash Brown Bake is surprisingly light, flavorful and Gluten Free! It’s a really easy dish for a group brunch, or a light meal with a side salad.
Coney Island Hotdog
Coney Island Hotdogs became a big deal in the early 1900’s, in Coney Island of course. But soon became standard fair for carts and diners across the States. A hotdog topped with a savory ground meat sauce, onions and mustard. Do try the onions and mustard – there …
Salmon Pate
Salmon and cream cheese has a long history (lox); so, it was only a matter of time before they came together in a pate. It is one of my go to lunches for 2 or works great as an appetizer.
Kentucky Hot Brown
The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky will serve up more than 900 Kentucky Hot Brown’s the weekend of the Kentucky Derby (first Saturday in May). Invented at the hotel over 90 years ago, it is a signature dish of Louisville and Kentucky. The open face turkey sandwich, …