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YUCATECAN STYLE LASAGNA – LASAÑA YUCATECA
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 Lasagna, Mexican, Yucatan
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PLATANOS EN TENTACION – SWEET PLANTAINS IN CARAMEL SAUCE
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.
FISH N’ CHIPS PUERTO RICAN STYLE – BACALAITOS WITH BATATA AND LAVENDER YAUTIA CHIPS
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.
VODKA – SAKE – TINI + IRISH SMOKED SALMON – FLAVORED CREME FREICHE ATOP A TOASTED SESAME SUSHI CRACKER
Our Creative Cooking Crew April challenge was to pair a cocktail with a canapé. Easier said than done as I like my wine and rarely touch strong liquor except for sake and vodka on occasions. Friends came to visit from … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Seafood, Smoked Salmon, Something Different, Sushi, Uncategorized
Tagged vodka
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SWEET POTATOES – THREE WAYS – SWEET POTATO FLAN INFUSED WITH COQUITO – TURKEY MEATBALLS STUFFED WITH SWEET POTATOES AND BAKED
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
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FORBIDDEN RICE + GARLICKY OCTOPUS – ARROZ PROHIBIDO Y PULPO AL AJILLO
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
TRIPLE-DECKER SANDWICH – EGG/EDAMAME SALAD – GRILLED EGGPLANT AND ESCAROLE
June’s Creative Cooking Crew Challenge was to create a triple-decker sandwich with at least three ingredients using the same letter of the alphabet.
Posted in Eggs, Sandwich, Something Different, Vegetarian
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TEMBLEQUE (PUERTO RICAN COCONUT PUDDING) + SWEET CILANTRO/MINT SAUCE
The challenge for March from Creative Cooking Crew is “The Perfect Bite”.
SUSHI RICE VEGETARIAN PIZZA
February has been one hell of a month in New York with all the snow and chilly weather so I escaped to Miami.
Posted in Appetizers, Rice/Risotto, Something Different, Vegetarian
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