
Calo Verde A Healthy and Tasty Portuguese Soup
This is my take on a traditional Portuguese soup. In the version commonly found in Portugal, the green comes from a type of cabbage that ha

Plantain Croquettes with Lime Pepper Cashew Butter
This dish was inspired by an interesting appetizer I had at one of my favorite restaurants in Nosara, Costa Rica, called "El Local." For almost a year, I played with the idea of creating my own take on this dish. Finally, I came up with one that I thought would work as a proper homage. The plantain croquettes are interesting all on their own, but the addition of the Lime-Pepper Cashew Butter adds a different level. I have also used this butter on several other dishes inclu