Category Archives: Latin Contemporary

YUCATECAN STYLE LASAGNA – LASAÑA YUCATECA

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Today is a blustery day in New York and I wanted to make something warm and filling.  I remembered this recipe from Pati’s Kitchen and decided to try it out. Following her recipe with a few changes.

Posted in Chrorizo, Latin Contemporary, Oregano, Sausage, Something Different | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

PORK CHOPS WITH ALMOND SALMUERA (BRINE)

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

 

Posted in International Dishes, Latin Contemporary, Pork | Tagged , , | 6 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

FISH N’ CHIPS PUERTO RICAN STYLE – BACALAITOS WITH BATATA AND LAVENDER YAUTIA CHIPS

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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.

Posted in Appetizers, Bacalao, Batata, Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, My recipes, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Puerto Rico, Sofrito, Something Different, Tapas, Uncategorized, Yautia Lila | Tagged , , | 17 Comments

SWEET POTATOES – THREE WAYS – SWEET POTATO FLAN INFUSED WITH COQUITO – TURKEY MEATBALLS STUFFED WITH SWEET POTATOES AND BAKED

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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 | 12 Comments

TEMBLEQUE (PUERTO RICAN COCONUT PUDDING) + SWEET CILANTRO/MINT SAUCE

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

The challenge for March from Creative Cooking Crew is “The Perfect Bite”.

Posted in Desserts, Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Puerto Rico, Something Different, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | 13 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

“COQUITO” FRENCH TOAST – PUERTO RICAN EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

This month’s Creative Cooking Crew’s challenge is cooking with spirits.  This was an easy challenge for me  because as the holidays approach, I start to make my “coquito” Puerto Rican eggnog.

Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Eggs, Holidays, Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, My recipes, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Puerto Rico | Tagged , , , , , , , | 26 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

APPLE MOFONGO – MANZANA RELLENA CON MOFONGO

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Natasha and Lazaro of 5 Star Makeover Group decided that September’s makeover would be apples.

Posted in Apples, Fruits, Latin Contemporary, Mofongo, Uncategorized | 24 Comments