Category Archives: International Dishes

PORK CHOPS WITH ALMOND SALMUERA (BRINE)

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

 

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WHEN JAPAN MEETS IRELAND – SAPPORO BEER BRAISED CORNED BEEF

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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

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

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

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

GREEN PAELLA WITH GREEN CHILE CHORIZO

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

I remember watching Rick Bayless make this green chile chorizo from Toluca, Mexico.  It has always been tucked away in the back of my mind.  When our Creative Cooking Group decided that June’s theme would be “color”.  Pick a color (just … Continue reading →

Posted in International Dishes, Latin Contemporary, Meats, My recipes, Paella, Rice/Risotto, Sausage, Spain, String beans, Tapas | 28 Comments

CHEESE, PISTACHIO AND PRUNE CAKE – CAKE AU FROMAGE ET PRUNEAUX

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

We are going on a picnic and I am bringing… This month the Creative Cooking Group’s theme was a picnic.

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, French, International Dishes, Party Menus, Something Different, Vegetarian | 28 Comments

BLT – BUTTERMILK-TAHINI DRESSING, LAMB + TABBOULEH

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

April’s Creative Cooking Crew’s challenge was to make a sandwich using the letters BLT…not the norm; bacon, lettuce and tomato.  I decided on going Mediterranean and letting my guest build their own. This was a fun challenge and I was able to use … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, Greek, International Dishes, Meats, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

BEER BIRD – BEST CHICKEN EVER + COLCANNON – IRISH MASHED POTATOES

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

While I was making the Colcannon, I was watching one of my favorite chefs, Laura Calder (French Cooking at Home) on the Cooking Channel. Her recipe for Beer Bird calls for Cornish Hens. I decided on using the whole leg … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, French, International Dishes, Irish, Potatoes, Vegetarian | 13 Comments

Causa Limeña + Steak Tartare

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

This month’s challenge at Creative Cooking Group is nothing more than the ever-loving  meat and potatoes. The Causa is a traditional Peruvian dish made from potatoes which is served cold adding different fillings. I decided on using white, purple and sweet potatoes as I could not … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Town - NYC - Restaurants, International Dishes, Latin Traditional, Meats, Party Menus, Tapas, Uncategorized | Tagged | 29 Comments