Category Archives: Appetizers

CHEESE, PISTACHIO AND PRUNE CAKE – CAKE AU FROMAGE ET PRUNEAUX

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

We are going on a picnic and I am bringing… This month the Creative Cooking Group’s theme was a picnic.

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, French, International Dishes, Party Menus, Something Different, Vegetarian | 26 Comments

CHICKEN + PORK MEATBALL SOUP

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

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 | 10 Comments

BLT – BUTTERMILK-TAHINI DRESSING, LAMB + TABBOULEH

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

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 →

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

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

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

SWEET PLANTAIN EMPANADAS – MIXED MUSHROOM PICADILLO

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

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 by

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

STUFFED CABBAGE – REPOLLO RELLENO

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

Laura Calder is on my favorite chef list.  I watch her show on the Cooking Channel, but unfortunately her shows are from 2009 and 2008.  I wonder what she is up to these days.  I find her to be very … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, French, Holidays, Meats, Pork, Sausage | Tagged | 14 Comments

PICKLED GREEN BANANAS – ESCABECHE DE GUINEITOS VERDES

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

“Guineitos Verde en Escabeche” is one of our most popular dishes.  You would say its a ”Jíbaro” dish.

Posted in Appetizers, Bacalao, Guineitos Verdes, Pickled Green Bananas, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Puerto Rico | 16 Comments

Té para Dos o Más- Tea for Two or More

Posted on August 27, 2012 by
Posted in Appetizers, Beef, Children's Menus, Cuban, Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, Party Menus, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Sofrito, Something Different, Tapas | 30 Comments

LOUKANIKA – GREEK SAUSAGE WITH ORANGE PEEL AND A HINT OF OUZO

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

For July’s 5 Star Makeover we have to pick a classic Greek meze and make it our own.

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, Greek, Pork, Sausage, Tapas | 27 Comments