Author Archives: Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

BREAKFAST: HOME MADE GRAVLAX, ZUCCHINI PANCAKES, EGG SALAD WITH YOGURT, MUSTARD AND DILL

Posted on October 3, 2015

Our Creative Cooking Crew took the Summer off and now we are back to bring you many wonderful creative dishes.

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, Eggs, Zucchini Pancackes | 11 Comments

WHEN JAPAN MEETS IRELAND – SAPPORO BEER BRAISED CORNED BEEF

Posted on September 2, 2015

When Sapporo Beer asked that I make a dish using their product I immediately thought of my husband.  He loves his Sapporo Beer and, being Irish, his corned beef.

Posted in Beer, Carrots, Corned Beef, International Dishes, Irish, Japan, Meats, Potatoes, Whiskey | 12 Comments

FISH N’ CHIPS PUERTO RICAN STYLE – BACALAITOS WITH BATATA AND LAVENDER YAUTIA CHIPS

Posted on May 8, 2015

The theme for our Creative Cooking Crew for May is:  Fish n’ Chips and take it some place it’s never been before and make it your own.

Posted in Appetizers, Bacalao, Batata, Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, My recipes, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Puerto Rico, Sofrito, Something Different, Tapas, Uncategorized, Yautia Lila | Tagged , , | 17 Comments

GRILLED LOBSTER AND A BIRTHDAY PARTY

Posted on April 29, 2015

I hosted a celebration for a good friend at home with members of my family and the birthday guest.  Family, friends, a good meal, wine and laughter. You cannot ask for more.

Posted in Appetizers, chorizo, lobster, Seafood | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

VODKA – SAKE – TINI + IRISH SMOKED SALMON – FLAVORED CREME FREICHE ATOP A TOASTED SESAME SUSHI CRACKER

Posted on March 26, 2015

Our Creative Cooking Crew April challenge was to pair a cocktail with a canapé.  Easier said than done as I like my wine and rarely touch strong liquor except for sake and vodka on occasions. Friends came to visit from … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Seafood, Smoked Salmon, Something Different, Sushi, Uncategorized | Tagged | 7 Comments

“PUERQUITO” BURGER + PEPITA, CILANTRO, MANCHEGO PESTO + MANGO, SWEET PLANTAIN SALSA AND MORE

Posted on February 13, 2015

Our Creative Cooking Crew’s challenge for February: “Let’s get creative with  “Not Your Mickey D Burger”. This is probably my shortest post ever as I have been quite crazy lately.

Posted in Chrorizo, Hamburger, Plantains, Pork | 17 Comments

SWEET POTATOES – THREE WAYS – SWEET POTATO FLAN INFUSED WITH COQUITO – TURKEY MEATBALLS STUFFED WITH SWEET POTATOES AND BAKED

Posted on January 19, 2015

Well the CCC is back and we are ready to start the new year with an interesting challenge suggested by our own Laura Lafata, La Diva Cucina! JANUARY CHALLENGE: Repurposing Leftovers or How Many Meals Can You Get From One.

Posted in Blogging, Desserts, Eggs, Holidays, Latin Contemporary, My recipes, Puerto Rico, Something Different, Turkey, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

FORBIDDEN RICE + GARLICKY OCTOPUS – ARROZ PROHIBIDO Y PULPO AL AJILLO

Posted on October 14, 2014

Our Creative Cooking Crew’s October challenge: It’s Halloween. What’s in your cauldron? Trick or treat? horror film-inspired? creepy dishes? black and orange? Interpret it as you like.  Richard, Ines and Jacob We always look forward to Halloween especially here in Manhattan. … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, International Dishes, My recipes, octopus, Something Different, Vinegar | 15 Comments

BREAD PUDDING WITH RAISINS – BUDIN DE PAN CON PASAS

Posted on September 29, 2014
Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Latin Traditional, Puerto Rican - Tipico | Tagged , , | 14 Comments

PINK BORSCHT – BEET FLAN

Posted on September 10, 2014
Posted in Beets, Blogging, Party Menus, Soups - Cold/Hot, Uncategorized | 8 Comments