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GREEN PAELLA WITH GREEN CHILE CHORIZO
Posted in International Dishes, Latin Contemporary, Meats, My recipes, Paella, Rice/Risotto, Sausage, Spain, String beans, Tapas
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CHEESE, PISTACHIO AND PRUNE CAKE – CAKE AU FROMAGE ET PRUNEAUX
We are going on a picnic and I am bringing…
This month the Creative Cooking Group’s theme was a picnic.
CHICKEN + PORK MEATBALL SOUP
This soup came to be as I was lying around recouping from my fractured shoulder, yes another bump for me.
Posted in Appetizers, Chicken, Italian, Italian Dishes, Pork, Soups - Cold/Hot
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BLT – BUTTERMILK-TAHINI DRESSING, LAMB + TABBOULEH
April’s Creative Cooking Crew’s challenge was to make a sandwich using the letters BLT…not the norm; bacon, lettuce and tomato. I decided on going Mediterranean and letting my guest build their own.
This was a fun challenge and I was able to use so many fresh ingredients.
Marinated lamb overnight with yogurt, oregano, red pepper, nutmeg, garlic, cinnamon, mint, salt /pepper, then grilled.
For tabbouleh:
I used equal parts of parsley and mint, 1/3 cup bulgur wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, lemon juice,virgin olive oil and my touch, fresh herbs.
Buttermilk-tahini dressing adapted from Kalyn’s Kitchen.
Husband and friend, Ines approved.
BUEN PROVECHO!
Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, Greek, International Dishes, Meats, Vegetarian
Tagged Black pepper, Bulgur, Cook, Olive oil, Scallion, Tabbouleh, Tahini, Tomato
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BEER BIRD – BEST CHICKEN EVER + COLCANNON – IRISH MASHED POTATOES
While I was making the Colcannon, I was watching one of my favorite chefs, Laura Calder (French Cooking at Home) on the Cooking Channel. Her recipe for Beer Bird calls for Cornish Hens. I decided on using the whole leg and thigh.
This chicken was so delicious that I decided to make it the star of this post…
Posted in Chicken, French, International Dishes, Irish, Potatoes, Vegetarian
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NAPOLEON – SWEET CORN PUDDING WITH BACON, FIG VINEGAR, GRILLED GLAZED GRANNY SMITH APPLES AND PISTACHIO BUTTER QUENELLES
This month Laz and Joan of the Creative Cooking Crew decided on choosing 4 items to be incorporated in a dish. They were Granny Smith apples, vinegar, nut butter and bacon.
Took me a while to come up with this idea and was injured while preparing it. Using my mandolin I sliced the apples and my hand.
Posted in Appetizers, Apples, Breakfast/Brunch, Eggs, My recipes, Something Different, Vinegar
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Causa Limeña + Steak Tartare
This month’s challenge at Creative Cooking Group is nothing more than the ever-loving meat and potatoes.
The Causa is a traditional Peruvian dish made from potatoes which is served cold adding different fillings. I decided on using white, purple and sweet potatoes as I could not find the yellow potato which is mostly used.
Posted in Around Town - NYC - Restaurants, International Dishes, Latin Traditional, Meats, Party Menus, Tapas, Uncategorized
Tagged Potato
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SWEET PLANTAIN EMPANADAS – MIXED MUSHROOM PICADILLO
Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, My recipes, Plantains, Puerto Rico, Vegetarian
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SEASON’S GREETINGS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Are taking December off to prepare for the holidays and a few cooking gigs that have come up.
To all my blogging friends I wish you all the best of the Holiday Season and a Happy & Healthy New Year.
BUEN PROVECHO!
NORMA
Posted in Uncategorized
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