Category Archives: Meats

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

CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH BRAISED LEMON AND KALE

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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 | 8 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

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

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

STUFFED CABBAGE – REPOLLO RELLENO

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Laura Calder is on my favorite chef list.  I watch her show on the Cooking Channel, but unfortunately her shows are from 2009 and 2008.  I wonder what she is up to these days.  I find her to be very … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, French, Holidays, Meats, Pork, Sausage | Tagged | 14 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 →

Posted in Beef, Cuban, Latin Traditional, Meats | 17 Comments

Lamb Meatballs + Eggplant Stew

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Here I am visiting my buddy Joan of FOODalogue. Cooking in someone else’s kitchen is hard, but Joan and I have done this for a very long time. In the kitchen we are yin and yang.

Posted in Meats | 18 Comments

Carne Mechada – Puerto Rican Stuffed Pot Roast

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Carne mechada is the national dish of Venezuela and also very popular in Puerto Rico and Cuba.  This version is  adaped from Wilo Benet’s cookbook, Puerto Rico – True flavors.  If you want to see Wilo’s creations, go to Foodalogue … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, Meats, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Sofrito | 27 Comments

Albóndigas en Salsa de Almendra – Meatballs in Almond Sauce

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

A friend asked that I make him something different for his tapas birthday party and decided on these meatballs.  They originate from Catalonia, Spain and they deserve an Ole!

Posted in Appetizers, Meats, Party Menus, Spain, Tapas | 19 Comments