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Some fun, tasty recipes of my very own. Enjoy!

The Best Strawberry Snack Ever

August 14, 2018 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored post by California Strawberries and Society Culinaria. The opinions are my own. I can't say where this simple recipe originated but I can say for certain that every time I've served it to my guests, it's always met first with happiness.  "Yay, strawberries!" Of course, because who doesn't love fresh summer strawberries? ...

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Roasted Butternut Squash With Apples And Brussels Sprouts Recipe

September 14, 2020 By Marta Darby 2 Comments

We've been having a crazy heat wave here in So Cal. Full disclosure - cooking has been the last thing on my mind. (I know. Shut up.) Still, I was kind of excited to participate in this month's Melissa's Produce Challenge: A Fall Side Dish.  Although I'm not quite ready to throw on a scarf and boots - WAIT. Who am I kidding? This is California. ...

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Peach and Apricot Grunt Recipe

June 20, 2020 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

It's the first day of summer and because of recent events, we are ready to get outside and start our summer in earnest. Well, we have filled the little 10 ft. pool in the backyard and hung the outdoor lights and are ready to do some movie nights and do some outdoor dinners and eat some delicious summer foods. And by summer foods, I mean fruit.  Do ...

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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

May 16, 2020 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

I'm not a big breakfast eater, but I sure do love my cafecito... and a little something sweet. Sometimes I grab a big mug of black coffee in the morning... and a little something sweet. When I was growing up breakfast was usually a café con leche... and a little something sweet. Because Cuban. Obviously the constant in my Breakfast Life is... a ...

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It’s Rhubarb Season

April 23, 2020 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

I have a confession to make. (Warning: if you're waiting for a big, juicy "chisme," you'll most likely be disappointed, but that's not important right now.) The confession: Up until last week, I had no idea what rhubarb tasted like or what you could even do with it. (I know. Shut up.) I think I had heard somewhere that rhubarb pie was a thing, but ...

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Creamy Rustic Ratatouille

February 25, 2020 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

This month's challenge from my friends at Melissa's Produce was to come up with a recipe using some vegetables and fruit that came in my latest box and that would reflect Mardi Gras.  Luckily, there are many fabulous vegetables in season, which inspired me to create a delicious Creamy Rustic Ratatouille.   Growing up, we celebrated the last day ...

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“Love My Berries” Trifle Recipe

February 4, 2020 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

February means Valentine's Day is almost here. *bats eyelashes in an attempt to look seductive* And while I usually create a chocolate recipe on Valentine's Day for personal reasons which can be found here and here, I am busting out of my chocolate mold - so to speak - to make a tasty fruit dessert for my berry-loving husband of British ...

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Creamy Caramelized Onion Potato Soup

January 15, 2020 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

My latest Melissa's Produce Challenge Box arrived the other day and I was so excited. (Yay.) Let me invite you into my decision-making process when I open that box. Besides the oooh-ing and aaah-ing, I also have a moment where I assess everything that's in it and I make some notes about what food I could make in my attempt to use ALL the ...

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Honey Balsamic Chicken and Veggie One Pan Meal

November 12, 2019 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

Honey Balsamic Chicken & Veggies Easy One Pan Meal

I've been up to my eyeballs in holiday planning. Wait. Did I hear one of you say, "Too soon?"  I know. But if I don't start now, the magic doesn't quite happen like I want it to, so here we are. And because, holiday magic isn't going to make itself, I have to start making plans ASAP. So, I am particularly excited to share today's Challenge from ...

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Freaky Fruits and Spooky Sauces

September 27, 2019 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

Put down your pumpkin spice lattes, kids! I've got something you're going to like so much better. Does everyone know that it’s Freaky Fruit season? I know NOW. I did NOT know this tasty tidbit until my friends over at Melissa’s Produce (who know this kind of stuff; see this article) sent over a box of this season’s freakies (<--is that a word?) ...

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Roasted Artichokes with Dipping Sauces

May 28, 2019 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

I am all about Family Dinners right now.  The reason, of course, is that my kids are all back in my area code and they're all loving the idea of having regular big family meals together. (Full disclosure: I have been selling them on what a fabulous idea family dinners are for years, but that's not important right now.) While I love cooking Cuban, ...

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Impress the Guests Crispy Leaf Potatoes Recipe

January 16, 2019 By Marta Darby 4 Comments

Carnivores. That's what my people are. Serious carnivores.  Every night at my table you'll find a beautiful top sirloin steak or glazed chicken or some fabulous pork dish, because Cuban. And when we're not serving rice and beans, we're singing the praises of potatoes.  Sounds pretty dull, right?  You'd be wrong there. My sides are never boring. ...

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Marta’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe

March 12, 2018 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

When we first arrived in Miami from Cuba in 1961, a cousin took me to a bakery to get me a treat. Back then, Cubans had not yet taken over the town and this was an old fashioned cake bakery. She purchased a wonderful thing for me. It looked like a cupcake, but with a little more density. There was no frosting, but it had chocolate chips scattered ...

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Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding Recipe

July 27, 2016 By Marta Darby

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Bread Pudding With Chocolate Sauce INGREDIENTS At least 1 dozen stale glazed doughnuts (Krispy Kremes are my first choice) 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup whole milk 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup brown sugar  1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract a pinch of nutmeg (careful with this - you want just ...

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Tomato Soup Recipe – The Best Tomato Soup EVER

July 27, 2016 By Marta Darby

Tomato Soup Recipe

If you are a regular visitor to My big, fat, Cuban family you know that I homeschool my kids. One of the subjects we cover is what I like to call Life Skills. I want all four of them to be able to function in life outside of the world of academia. My husband and I, like all parents, seek to model behavior we know they’ll need to function ...

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Bacon-Wrapped Date Appetizers Recipe

July 27, 2016 By Marta Darby

Bacon-Wrapped Dates Recipe With Pictures October 30, 2012 Thanksgiving (el Sanguibin) with my big, fat Cuban family is always a wonderful and fun celebration. As Cuban refugees who are now proud American citizens, we are mindful of just how much we have to be thankful for. In my family, while we’re waiting for the birds to fry, (oh yes, we do!) ...

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