Category Archives: Beef

CHEF CHRISTIAN QUIÑONES, FRIENDS AND A LATIN INSPIRED MENU

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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 | 10 Comments

PICKLE IT! – PICKLED RED ONIONS + PICKLED RED GRAPES

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

I remember this nursery rhyme. My primary years were spent in Venezuela and my step-mother who was American would always make us practice our English and this was one of the hardest rhymes. Peter Piper picked a peck of peppers; A peck … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Beef, Fruits, Party Menus, Something Different, Tapas, Vinegar | 20 Comments

Té para Dos o Más- Tea for Two or More

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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

ROPA VIEJA – OLD CLOTHES

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Ropa Vieja which translated means “old clothes”, is a dish well-known in Cuba, but originated in the Canary Islands. You can find it in every menu throughout the Caribbean. I think that the “Cubanos” have mastered this dish. This version … Continue reading →