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Category Archives: Appetizers
SCALLOPS, CHORIZO AND GARBANZO (CHICKPEA) PUREE –
I love to make pretty food. It reminds me of my friend and food blogger, Brenda, Masala Eats Miami. When I visit Miami we always try to get together for a food outing. Do visit her blog, you will enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Chrorizo
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CHEF CHRISTIAN QUIÑONES, FRIENDS AND A LATIN INSPIRED MENU
As the situation in Puerto Rico worsens my heart breaks for my “Enchanted Island” or as we call it “La Isla del Encanto”. Being involved in the food industry, personal chef, caterer, food blogger and all around foodie, I worry … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Beef, Blogging, Breakfast/Brunch, Carrots, Chocolate, Latin Contemporary, Pork, Puerto Rico
Tagged Ches
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BREAKFAST: HOME MADE GRAVLAX, ZUCCHINI PANCAKES, EGG SALAD WITH YOGURT, MUSTARD AND DILL
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
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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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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
CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH BRAISED LEMON AND KALE
These days I am always looking for healthy meals and lots of veggies. While surfing the net, I came across this recipe from Bon Appetit.
Posted in Appetizers, Chicken, Kale, Meats
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TOMATO MEDLEY HONEY TART
While in Ireland this past July I had the pleasure of eating a cherry tomato honey tart created by Chef Kevin Dundon.
OKTAPODI STA KARVOUNA TACO – GRILLED OCTOPUS TACO
I have not had time to post lately with my schedule being so hectic, but always find the time for the Creative Cooking Crew challenges. July’s challenge: Taco, make it your own…take it someplace it’s never been.
Posted in Appetizers, octopus, pulpo, taco
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