The two were married and today can be found working together at Brother’s Kitchen & Pourhouse at 216 1st Ave SE. in Cullman. Now 34 years old, Rico smiles as he reflects on his life in Cullman. “I’m happy,” he says. Known for his flavorful recipes, fresh ingredients and shaking things up with
his dishes, Rico has become a cherished treasure in Cullman. “Cullman’s been good to me. The people here have been good to me,” Rico says. But it’s Rico’s culinary styling, not his truly wonderful personality, that keeps faces popping in his kitchen window and exclaiming “Rico … surprise me.”
Humble and sincere, he loves when his guests order a meal off menu as opposed to from the menu. As if to say, “That dish on the menu was great, what else ya’ got?” Rico loves the people of Cullman, Rico loves Cullman, and Rico would love to cook for you. Stop by Brother’s, stick your head in the kitchen window and give a holler. “Rico … surprise me.”
MAHI-MAHI TACOS Shredded Romaine lettuce 2 whole tomatoes, diced ½ cup shredded mixed cheese ¼ cup ranch dressing 1 lime, cut into wedges ½ red onion, diced Fresh parsley and cilantro ½ cup mango salsa 24
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Mahi filets flour tortillas Tbsp. unsalted butter tsp. Cajun seasoning
Cook Mahi filets (seasoned with Cajun seasoning) in skillet with butter until done. Heat
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tortillas. Assemble tacos by adding shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, onions. Add Mahi and then drizzle ranch dressing and garnish with mango salsa (see recipe on page 26), parsley/cilantro and a fresh lime wedge.