Grand Prix Gourmet

The Miami Grand Prix was like a trip down memory lane. It’s been years, but the food and aromas were so familiar. We started the celebration with some Sex on the Beach, in the form of a cocktail, accompanied by a Cuban Charcuterie Tray. We then feasted on Pork Shoulder Carnitas, Congri (Cuban Rice and Black Beans), a Citrusy Cabbage Slaw, Garlic Lime Crema, and chips with Mango Salsa. Key Lime Pie Dessert Shooters were the perfect finish to our South Florida meal.

RECIPES
•Congri (Cuban Rice and Black Beans)
•Quick Citrusy Cabbage Slaw
•Garlic Lime Crema
•Key Lime Pie Desert Shooters
•Sex on the Beach

Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
1 large mango, finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
½ medium uncooked red onion, finely chopped
½ medium jalapeño pepper, seeded, minced
1 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 ½ Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/8 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
Notes: Chopped celery leaves can be substituted for cilantro (if you are as allergic as I am). Omit the jalapeño if you do not want the salsa to be spicy.  This is better if you prepare an hour or two before serving.