Category Archives: Tapas

Causa Limeña + Steak Tartare

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

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 →

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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

Albóndigas en Salsa de Almendra – Meatballs in Almond Sauce

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

A friend asked that I make him something different for his tapas birthday party and decided on these meatballs.  They originate from Catalonia, Spain and they deserve an Ole!

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Patatas a la Importancia – Potatoes “of Importance”

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

I have been absent from posting and commenting for a little while and I must apologize to all of you that I follow.  For a moment there I lost my “mojo” and was a little out of it as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Meats, Spain, Tapas, Vegetarian | 11 Comments

My Picnic in Manhattan – Spanish White Bean Omelette with Serrano Ham Powder- Tortilla de Judias Blancas con Polvo de Jamon Serrano

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

I live In Manhattan, the West Village, New York University area.  A city that has everything to offer. If you cross West Houston you are in Soho. Near the Lower East Side, a few blocks away from China Town and Little … Continue reading →

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Shishito Peppers vs. Padron Peppers

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

I was introduced to Padron peppers and ever since then I have had a fascination with them.  It is impossible to find them in New York and while searching I was introduced to the Shishito peppers.  They are very much … Continue reading →

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