Category Archives: Salads

STUFFED WATERMELON – WATERMELON-TOMATO SALAD WITH MINT AND BLUE CHEESE

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Where do I begin…The Creative Cooking Crew’s theme this month is “stuff it”…well I got to the point of telling them to “stuff it”…how frustrated was I that this was my third try at this post.

Posted in Appetizers, Cheese, fruit salad, My recipes, Salads, Vegetarian | 21 Comments

COD FISH, MY WAY – BACALAO, A MI MANERA

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

27 years ago I had the honor of becoming a Godmother to a beautiful baby girl. Her name, Carla. Through the years she has only brought joy into my life. Her mother and I have shared in all her accomplishments.

Posted in fruit salad, My recipes, Salads, Seafood, Something Different | Tagged fruit salad | 19 Comments

Guasacaca

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

My friend Alex who is from Venezuela and now living in Jacksonville, Florida came to visit and after his leaving I got nostalgic for some of the foods I miss from my adopted country. He had asked that I make … Continue reading →