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WHEN JAPAN MEETS IRELAND – SAPPORO BEER BRAISED CORNED BEEF
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
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FISH N’ CHIPS PUERTO RICAN STYLE – BACALAITOS WITH BATATA AND LAVENDER YAUTIA CHIPS
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.
GRILLED LOBSTER AND A BIRTHDAY PARTY
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.
VODKA – SAKE – TINI + IRISH SMOKED SALMON – FLAVORED CREME FREICHE ATOP A TOASTED SESAME SUSHI CRACKER
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 vodka
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“PUERQUITO” BURGER + PEPITA, CILANTRO, MANCHEGO PESTO + MANGO, SWEET PLANTAIN SALSA AND MORE
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
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SWEET POTATOES – THREE WAYS – SWEET POTATO FLAN INFUSED WITH COQUITO – TURKEY MEATBALLS STUFFED WITH SWEET POTATOES AND BAKED
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
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FORBIDDEN RICE + GARLICKY OCTOPUS – ARROZ PROHIBIDO Y PULPO AL AJILLO
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
BREAD PUDDING WITH RAISINS – BUDIN DE PAN CON PASAS
Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Latin Traditional, Puerto Rican - Tipico
Tagged Bread, Dessert, Raisins
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SHRIMP STUFFED MUSHROOMS
This is recipe was sent to me by Paulding & Company, a full catering kitchen based in San Francisco boasting vast opportunities for bonding and excitement founded by mother-daughter duo Tracy and Terry Paulding.
Posted in Uncategorized
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