If you have a pulse, you know what carnitas are and that they are delicious. This is all that this post requires of you, so fear not the history lesson.

Pimiento cheese is easy and quick and effing delicious. This version adds smoky and spicy to the descriptors thus achieving the total package.

“I don’t know how to put this, but…I made my own puff pastry.”

You heard me right, folks. I made my own damn puff pastry. All it took was some planning, organization, half a day, and two pounds of butter. See? Anyone can do it.

Why does this dish inspire obsessive behavior? Because it is packed with amazing flavor, is super easy to make, and it all cooks in the amount of time it takes to steam the rice. Perfect weeknight dinner material.