Category Archives: Breakfast/Brunch

PLATANOS EN TENTACION – SWEET PLANTAINS IN CARAMEL SAUCE

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

While visiting Panama, we came across this dish.  I later found out that not only do we make this Puerto Rico, but also Cuba and most of Central America.

Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Side Dishes, Something Different, Sweet Plantains | 8 Comments

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 | 10 Comments

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

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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

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

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!
Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Latin Traditional, Puerto Rican - Tipico | Tagged , , | 14 Comments

TOMATO MEDLEY HONEY TART

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

While in Ireland this past July I had the pleasure of eating a cherry tomato honey tart created by Chef Kevin Dundon.

Posted in Appetizers, Around Town - NYC - Restaurants, Breakfast/Brunch, Puff Pastry, Tomatoes, Vegetarian | 19 Comments

GRILLED GAZPACHO

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

May’s challenge for the Creative Cooking Crew is “what are you bringing to the BBQ?”. So many options and ideas, but what I wanted was something refreshing for a hot summer day…Gazpacho!

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, International Dishes, Soups - Cold/Hot, Spain | 13 Comments

CARAMELIZED ROASTED BEETS + SAUTEED BEET TOPS (REMOLACHA CARAMELIZADA CON SUS TALLOS)

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

I am beginning to use everything a vegetable has to offer.  Take these beets…such a simple recipe that I picked up and adapted from Canadian Chef, Laura Calder.

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, Vegetarian | 11 Comments

SPINACH + HEIRLOOM TOMATO STRATA WITH ASIAGO

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

I for one love my breakfast dishes.  When they opened Norma’s at Le Parker Meridien in NYC I was so excited as it had my name, but also they serve breakfast all day. Our Creative Cooking Crew came up with this month’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, Cheese, Eggs, International Dishes, Italian Dishes, Vegetarian | 19 Comments

A FAVORITE APPETIZER WITH A TWIST FOR THANKSGIVING -DEVILED EGGS – RUSSIAN SALAD

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Creative Cooking Crew’s theme for this month is to bring an appetizer to a Thanksgiving dinner party which you have been invited to.

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, Eggs, Latin Contemporary, My recipes, Potatoes, Vegetarian | 24 Comments