Author Archives: Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

CHICKEN + PORK MEATBALL SOUP

Posted on May 5, 2013

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 | 8 Comments

BLT – BUTTERMILK-TAHINI DRESSING, LAMB + TABBOULEH

Posted on April 11, 2013

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, Greek, International Dishes, Meats, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

BEER BIRD – BEST CHICKEN EVER + COLCANNON – IRISH MASHED POTATOES

Posted on March 27, 2013

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, French, International Dishes, Irish, Potatoes, Vegetarian | 13 Comments

NAPOLEON – SWEET CORN PUDDING WITH BACON, FIG VINEGAR, GRILLED GLAZED GRANNY SMITH APPLES AND PISTACHIO BUTTER QUENELLES

Posted on March 19, 2013

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Apples, Breakfast/Brunch, Eggs, My recipes, Something Different, Vinegar | 39 Comments

Causa Limeña + Steak Tartare

Posted on February 18, 2013

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Town - NYC - Restaurants, International Dishes, Latin Traditional, Meats, Party Menus, Tapas, Uncategorized | Tagged | 28 Comments

SWEET PLANTAIN EMPANADAS – MIXED MUSHROOM PICADILLO

Posted on January 16, 2013
Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, My recipes, Plantains, Puerto Rico, Vegetarian | 31 Comments

A DAY OF REMEMBERANCE – NEWTOWN TRAGEDY

Image | Posted on December 17, 2012 | 2 Comments

SEASON’S GREETINGS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

Posted on December 6, 2012

AND 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 … Continue reading →

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RED TO REMEMBER – TWO TAPAS – TWO FRIENDS – THYME/GARLIC BAKED TOMATOES + STUFFED PIQUILLO PEPPERS

Posted on November 26, 2012
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NOT YOUR MAMA’S STRING BEAN CASSEROLE – BAKED ONION BOWL+STRING BEANS – MIXED MUSHROOM TRUFFLE SAUCE TOPPED WITH CRANBERRIES AND HAZELNUTS

Posted on November 14, 2012

I’ve been a bit busy after Hurricaine Sandy that I almost did not make this post.

Posted in Appetizers, My recipes, Something Different, String beans, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | 22 Comments