Category Archives: Tapas

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

PICKLE IT! – PICKLED RED ONIONS + PICKLED RED GRAPES

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

I remember this nursery rhyme.  My primary years were spent in Venezuela and my step-mother who was American would always make us practice our English and this was one of the hardest rhymes. Peter Piper picked a peck of peppers; A peck … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Beef, Fruits, Party Menus, Something Different, Tapas, Vinegar | 20 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

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

Té para Dos o Más- Tea for Two or More

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!
Posted in Appetizers, Beef, Children's Menus, Cuban, Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, Party Menus, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Sofrito, Something Different, Tapas | 30 Comments

LOUKANIKA – GREEK SAUSAGE WITH ORANGE PEEL AND A HINT OF OUZO

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

For July’s 5 Star Makeover we have to pick a classic Greek meze and make it our own.

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, Greek, Pork, Sausage, Tapas | 30 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

Patatas a la Importancia – Potatoes “of Importance”

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

I have been absent from posting and commenting for a little while and I must apologize to all of you that I follow.  For a moment there I lost my “mojo” and was a little out of it as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Meats, Spain, Tapas, Vegetarian | 11 Comments

My Picnic in Manhattan – Spanish White Bean Omelette with Serrano Ham Powder- Tortilla de Judias Blancas con Polvo de Jamon Serrano

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

I live In Manhattan, the West Village, New York University area.  A city that has everything to offer. If you cross West Houston you are in Soho. Near the Lower East Side, a few blocks away from China Town and Little … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Children's Menus, International Dishes, Spain, Tapas | 18 Comments

Shishito Peppers vs. Padron Peppers

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

I was introduced to Padron peppers and ever since then I have had a fascination with them.  It is impossible to find them in New York and while searching I was introduced to the Shishito peppers.  They are very much … Continue reading →

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