July 2011 Posts (30)

INGREDIENTS: 1 dozen corn tortillas, 8 oz. cream cheese (room temp), 2-8 oz cans tomato sauce, 1-8 oz can El Pato Mexican tomato sauce, approx 2 Tbs cooking oil, Optional are 2 or 3 yellow peppers, grated cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro as garnish.

UTENSILS: Deep skillet, sharp knife, can opener, tongs, paper towels, cutting board

Step 1: Cut…

It's a well researched fact that we, as humans, make judgement on a first impression within the first 15 seconds of our experience with another person, with a place, or in a situation.  Restaurants that know that fact entice you with delicious appetizers, tasty drinks, and if…

It has taken a long time to recognize Spanish cuisine as 5-star, but it has finally reached that status. Although it has always been a country that has offered down to earth fare, the most-recent listing from the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants, three restaurants hail…

Recipe and photo courtesy of La Cocina Puertorriqueña (http://lacocinapuertorriquena.com)

Ingredients:

1 cup vegetable oil for frying

1 medium…

Tapas are small dishes enjoyed in Spain. They can serve as appetizers or a meal.

Makes 6 servings

 …

4 mangos (preferably yellow Ataulfo or “Champagne” variety)

1 or 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped

1/4 – 1/2 red onion, finely chopped

Juice of 3 key limes

1/2 c. chopped cilantro

Preparing the mango:

Cutting parallel to the pit, cut the flesh off each side of the mango as close to the pit as possible. On each piece, use…

8-10 tomatillos

1 large or 2 small ripe tomatoes

1 head of garlic

1 jalapeño pepper (with or without seeds, depending on desired heat

level)*

1 chile serrano (see above)

1 or 2 chipotle chiles in adobo

1/4 – 1/2 red onion

1/2 c. chopped cilantro

Juice of 3 key limes

*I like…

When you hit the city limits of Austin, you can sense a certain buildup of energy. The Texas capital is a diverse place - it's frenetic in some sectors and laid back in others. Geeks and hipsters mingle when it comes to entertainment, which some say is the heart and soul of this city. While most will agree, those who love food always offer a strong reminder that it's more than music - it's migas!



Breakfast migas…

It might be nice to sip on some Sangria while lounging by the pool or sitting on your back porch, no? Here's a really refreshing and simple recipe for Mexican Sangria.

Sangria Mexicana is…

Marinate with romesco sauce for an authentic Catalan touch. Serve with a salad, risotto or couscous.



Serves 4



Ingredients:



2 10-ounce pork tenderloins

1 tablespoon canola oil



RUB

Yields 1½ cups



2…

Tacu Tacu is my current food obsession. It drives me crazy as it combines my two favorite carbs (beans and rice) into one chili-laden savory…

Creamed corn empanadas, popular in South America, are traditionally called empanadas de humitas. I thought it was an interesting party food that would pair well with the wine I had selected. Having never made it before, I looked at a few recipes (they're all basically the same) and chose to follow Rebecca's instructions on …

The Argentine barbecue or asado is more than just a meal; these food-centric get-togethers constitute an important part of Argentine social life. Considered the default means of celebrating birthdays, special events, and holidays, or simply just an excuse to gather with family and…

2 eggplants piled

flour

salt

Italian sausages

TWO EGGS

PARMESAN CHEESE

mozzarella cheese

spaghetti sauce

CUT EGGPLANT IN UNIFORM SLICES

WASH IN WATER, THEN DRAIN

ADD SALT TO YOUR LIKING BEAT EGGS ADD LITTLE FLOUR TO BATTER

THEN PLACE IN FLOUR SHAKE EXCESS OFF.

PAN FRY IN OIL

THEN SLICE SAUSAGES FRY THEM.

PLACE IN PAN WITH SPAGHETTI SAUCE

 ON TRAY

PLACE ONE LAYER ADD…

• 3 pounds Florida lobster tails
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 ½ cup chopped onions
• 1 ½ cup chopped Bell peppers
• 1 cup tomato paste
• 2 cups diced and seeded Tomatoes
• 1 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 to 2 Chile peppers seeded and minced
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/3 chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper

With a sharp knife cut through the shell and flesh…

PERNIL AL HORNO EN CERVEZA

UN PERNIL SE LE HACE ROTOS

AJO ,SAL, PIMENTA, SASON ACCENT, OREGANO COMIN…

Summertime barbecues are the greatest.  They bring family and friends together, allow us to revel in the great weather, dine outdoors, and to blend special flavors that break out of the ordinary.  Wow your friends at your next barbecue when you skip the burgers and dish up some…

The key to a great churrasco is to select the right cut. I prefer to buy it a butcher shop instead of a supermarket. If you can find an Argentinian or Uruguayan butcher shop, even better, as the beef from these countries is of the highest quality and the butchers are very…

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 lime

1 teaspoon salt

1 small onion, cut into thin rounds

2 tsp. olive oil

 …

In the aftermath of the Black Plague, sausages gained popularity throughout Spain and the rest of Europe.  The inhabitants learned that smoked sausage could last longer and stretch farther than fresh meat,and the…