Because Sometimes Dessert Is Not Enough
As much as I love cookies, cake and ice cream, a smart chica can’t survive on sweets alone. That’s probably why some of the savory recipes I have recently featured here have been getting lots of amor lately. Here are some of my favorites.
Pernil (or roast pork shoulder) – enjoy this Latin delicacy the next time you’re in the mood for some down home roll up your sleeves good cooking. As far as I’m concerned, in my kitchen, it doesn’t get better than this. And the secret to my pernil is this seasoning blend, handed down to me by my mami.
To keep it authentic, have some Tostones (double fried green plantains) to go along with your pernil.
If Italian is more your idea of comfort food, then look no further than this Pasta Bolognese. It’s a labor of love to make but will give you that warm and fuzzy feeling inside like nothing else can.
Or try this 4-ingredient Tamari Roasted Salmon for something a bit more figure friendly. Healthy never tasted so good.
If you still want to bake, I’ve go two show stoppers for you. First, this Potato, Onion and Gruyere Galette. It’s potatoes, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese and pie crust – what’s not to love about that.
There’s also these Cheddar Black Pepper Biscuits. Because who doesn’t love a warm, fresh baked biscuit. They may not look like a show stopper. But they surely pack a flavor punch.
Happy Eating!
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Rosa — January 31, 2012 @ 10:48 am
I love savory food as much as dessert! Everything looks fabulous.
Cheers,
Rosa
Jackie — January 31, 2012 @ 11:15 am
You had me at tostones (w/chimichurri or mayoketchup sauce)..YUM!
This collection of savory recipes are my kind of foods!
xo
jennifurla — January 31, 2012 @ 11:17 am
oh those tostones = super cool & delish.
A Plum By Any Other Name — January 31, 2012 @ 1:34 pm
I just ate lunch and this makes me hungry! Could double fried plantains be considered “dessert?!”
Tracy — January 31, 2012 @ 2:06 pm
Those double fried plantains look simply amazing!
Amy — January 31, 2012 @ 4:18 pm
Ah, if only we could eat brownies and cheesecake for breakfast/lunch/dinner! That Pernil looks just as heavenly now as it did the first time you posted it. Sigh…
Mary — January 31, 2012 @ 4:53 pm
All of these look wonderful and I’d be hard pressed to know where to start. Thanks so much for sharing them with us. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Delishhh — January 31, 2012 @ 5:43 pm
That is a great list – i have to try your bicsuits those look fabulous!
Juliana — January 31, 2012 @ 6:53 pm
Eliana, everything looks delicious, I want to try the tostones…
Hope you are having a great week
Megan — January 31, 2012 @ 7:55 pm
I would love every single one of these savory options.
Sanura @ MyLifeRunsOnFood.com — February 1, 2012 @ 12:22 am
A great round up of your favorite savory dishes. Love the idea!
Jamie — February 1, 2012 @ 6:42 am
I am a sweet tooth, too, and many are the days that my men come in looking for a (savory) meal and only find cake or cookies, much to their chagrin. Happily my husband is a great and passionate cook so it balances out. Now I HAVE to make a savory galette! I love yours!
Joanne — February 1, 2012 @ 7:46 am
You said it, sistah! Although…now I kinda want to fall back OFF the bandwagon and have some of these. Like…a whole plate of tostones followed by that galettte. There’s always next week.
vanillasugarblog — February 1, 2012 @ 6:47 pm
Mmmm those biscuits.
I love me some fresh raspberry jam over biscuits and yes even better if the biscuits have cheddar in them.
Lori — February 1, 2012 @ 11:14 pm
It’s clear you do savory as well as you do sweet! That pork shoulder and the tostones look amazing!
Jelli — February 2, 2012 @ 11:08 am
My husband loves tostones (here known as “patacones”), though I’ve honestly never made them. His sweet abuelitas love to spoil him making his favorite dishes whenever we stop by, something both he and and I are happy with.
Sara @ Saucy Dipper — February 3, 2012 @ 2:50 pm
I’d eat everything on this list, but I’d hit the tostones first. Love ‘em, but haven’t mastered making them yet. First attempt was a total failure. Next time I’ll follow your lead.
My Inner Chick — February 4, 2012 @ 1:23 pm
—Can I come to your house? Immediately. WOW
Magic of Spice — February 5, 2012 @ 11:57 am
What a fantastic lineup of savory delights!
Nina — February 5, 2012 @ 10:19 pm
Oh, these are amazing. I’m finally also baby stepping into savory. It’s actually quite fun and different!
Moore Or Less Cooking — February 26, 2012 @ 3:06 pm
these all look like fabulous recipes! Nettie
JehanP — March 14, 2012 @ 2:46 pm
Omg that pernil looks sooo good!!! I love the flavor and crispy skin..that’s my favorite part!
Sara — March 29, 2012 @ 3:12 pm
Those biscuits look AMAZING. (I wouldn’t mind the rest either).