Even though I am allergic to all peppers, raw onions, raw tomatoes, cilantro, and pretty much anything that makes Mexican food Mexican food I surprisingly love to cook it. I love the smell of the onions and peppers cooking. I just don’t love the fact that I have to dress like I am going to a hazmat dinner party to do so. :) And while this is actually more Cuban than Mexican it does possess many of the things I am allergic to. So why would I make it? Same reason I cook half the time…for someone else. Spread the love. :D And with that I give you my first savory dish of the new year on the blog (most people voted yes on the savory…actually I am not sure if there was a no)…Ropa Vieja Stew. Now while Old Clothes Stew does sound yummy…we will ignore the direct translation. I promise there are not socks and underwear used in the making of this stew. :P This recipe comes from my favorite food magazine of all time Cuisine at Home. Seriously, I have yet to make something from there … [Read more...]