January kind of gets me down. All the celebrations (and food) from Thanksgiving through Christmas and even New Year’s, then that “What have I done feeling” when it’s all over. Then there are the New Year’s Resolutions. And the cold. And even though every day brings another minute or so of light, the dark, dreary winter. But sometimes, there’s an opportunity to inject a little sunshine into your life, and this Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette is just that.
Cubbys Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
Way back in the olden days (my granddaughter just asked me not too long ago what it was like when I was growing up, lol), way back when I had more energy, when I was a little more “Martha” than I am now, I used to do a lot more DIY and crafty kind of things. One of those things was drying oranges for all kinds of stuff. A.nd this year I came across a method that makes Beautiful Dried Oranges.
Beautiful Dried Oranges
When I made my Lechon Asado the other day, of course, I made Cubano Sandwiches with the leftovers. I love love love Cubanos! I wasn’t feeling the usual suspects, fries or chips as a side. No, I wanted something bright, fresh, and summery. So why not Cuban Cabbage Salad?
Cuban Cabbage Salad
We all have those recipes we make over and over again, right? The ones we just about crave? The ones we pull out for an occasion. Birthdays? Company? Anniversaries? This Bacon Dried Cherry & Caramelized Onion Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is one of those at our house. It’s crave-worthy and it’s an absolute show stopper!
Bacon, Dried Cherry & Caramelized Onion Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
I’ve been going nuts over a Midwest Living magazine this summer and you’ll see more recipes inspired from them in the coming days and weeks. This recipe, Orange Apricot Snack Cake, was inspired by their Vanilla Orange Snack Cake and is so much more than it sounds!
Orange Apricot Snack Cake