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Causa and Steak Tartare
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…
ContinueAdded by Norma Torres on February 18, 2013 at 4:30pm — No Comments
Sweet Plantain Empanadas Stuffed with Mushrooms
There is a change in our monthly challenge...we were known as 5 Star Makeover Cooking Group...we are now called the Creative Cooking Crew and I am looking forward to collaborating with our old group and welcoming new…
ContinueAdded by Norma Torres on January 15, 2013 at 7:30pm — No Comments
RED TO REMEMBER - TWO TAPAS - TWO FRIENDS - STUFFED PIQUILLO PEPPERS + BAKED TOMATOES WITH GARLIC AND THYME
I met Angela of Spinach Tiger a few years back and I immediately liked her spunk and beautiful smile. Angela lost her brother…
Added by Norma Torres on November 26, 2012 at 3:20pm — No Comments
Repollo Relleno (Stuffed Cabbage)
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 talented, funny and creative.…
ContinueAdded by Norma Torres on October 29, 2012 at 4:30pm — No Comments
Tamales de Calabaza (Pumpkin Tamales)
October is squash season and our good friends at 5 Star MakeoverCooking Group made it this month's challenge.
I am adapting a recipe from Chef George Duranand decided on tamales as it…
ContinueAdded by Norma Torres on October 22, 2012 at 8:30am — No Comments
Sopa de Platanos Verdes con Arañitas (Green Plantain Soup with Plantain Strips)
I think I am going bananas. It seems that the past few posts bananas and plantains are the main focus of my posts.
When last in Puerto Rico we had stopped at a restaurant and the first thing that we were served was this soup and I vowed to make…
ContinueAdded by Norma Torres on October 5, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments
Guineítos Verdes en Escabeche (Puerto Rican Pickled Green Bananas)
"Guineítos Verdes en Escabeche" is one of Puerto Rico's most popular dishes. You would say it's a "Jíbaro" dish.
Jíbaro is a term used to refer to mountain people, who lived "in-land" in the heart of the island, and are the backbone of the Puerto Rican…
ContinueAdded by Norma Torres on September 30, 2012 at 5:30pm — No Comments
Mofongo de Manzana (Apple Mofongo)
Natasha and Lazaro of 5 Star Makeover Group decided that September's makeover would be apples.…
ContinueAdded by Norma Torres on September 24, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments
Té para Dos o Más- Tea for Two or More
The dynamic duo of 5 Star Makeover, Natasha and Lazaro's August makeover is a Tea Party.
Added by Norma Torres on August 28, 2012 at 5:11pm — 1 Comment
Ropa Vieja - "Old Clothes"
Ropa Vieja which translated means "old clothes", is a dish well-known in Cuba, but originated in the Canary Islands of Spain. You can find it in every menu throughout the Caribbean. I think that the "cubanos" have mastered this dish. This version…
ContinueAdded by Norma Torres on August 3, 2012 at 10:30am — 6 Comments
Tembleque - Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding
Hola!
Today I am treating you to one of Puerto Rico's favorite desserts. Children love it because once molded it trembles-jiggles (temblar means to tremble and this is how it got its name). I love it because it's easy, sweet and delicioso.…
ContinueAdded by Norma Torres on July 5, 2012 at 9:30am — 2 Comments
Bacalao a Mi Manera - Cod, My Way
27 years ago I had the honor of becoming a Godmother to a beautiful 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.
Now she is leaving New Jersey and making the grand move to West Hollywood, California and we are taking that journey with her to help her…
Added by Norma Torres on April 8, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments
Piña Colada Upside-Down Pancakes + Coconut Rimmed Pineapple Mimosa
During one of my recent trips to Florida, I saw a picture of a pineapple upside-down pancake and immediately my mouth watered. It's been in the back of my mind and today is the day. I had no recipe; this is my interpretation.
As I write this, the husband is at the market buying…
Added by Norma Torres on April 4, 2012 at 9:30am — 2 Comments
Perico Venezolano + Platanos Maduros Envueltos en Tocineta (Venezuelan Scrambled Eggs + Sweet Plantains Wrapped with Bacon)
Yesterday my husband and I did a few errands and on our way home we decided to stop at a new place that we have meant to visit, La Cerveceria at 65 Second Avenue, New York City's Lower East Side.
La…
Added by Norma Torres on March 26, 2012 at 11:30am — 2 Comments
Sancocho Venezolano (Venezuelan Beef Rib Soup)
While doing some shopping in my neck of the woods, I remembered that not too far away there is this wonderful little Venezuelan restaurant called “El Cocotero” located on 18th street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue, in New York City. All of a sudden I thought of their…
ContinueAdded by Norma Torres on March 10, 2012 at 7:30am — 3 Comments
Arroz con Gandules y Chorizo (Rice with Green Pigeon Peas + Spanish Sausage)
Arroz con Gandules is the traditional dish of Puerto Rico. It is usually served along with our roast pork, Pernil.
You will find this dish being served during the holidays…
ContinueAdded by Norma Torres on February 16, 2012 at 9:00am — 3 Comments
Heart-Shaped Flan for Someone You Love
Here is my recipe for this flan. When plating, it was so beautiful and silky that I had to find a special garnish for it. Great for St. Valentines Day or Mother's Day or Father's Day.
Ingredients:
1…
Added by Norma Torres on February 12, 2012 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments
Sopa de Pollo y Vegetales (Chicken Vegetable Soup)
My mom would make this soup all the time when she thought one of us was coming down with something.…
Added by Norma Torres on February 6, 2012 at 8:00pm — No Comments
Pollo al Vinagre / Pollo al Escabeche (Braised Chicken in Vinegar)
The recipe calls for a whole 3½-pound chicken cut into 8 pieces. I had 6 drumsticks and two thighs in freezer. Don't be afraid of the name: The taste of vinegar is very light after the reduction process.
…
ContinueAdded by Norma Torres on January 29, 2012 at 11:30am — 1 Comment
Lamb Meatballs and Eggplant Stew
Serves 2 or 3
For the Eggplant:
salt and pepper to taste
1 yellow squash and 1 zucchini, cut into one-inch…
Added by Norma Torres on November 13, 2011 at 2:30pm — No Comments
Latest Posts
- Causa and Steak Tartare
- Sweet Plantain Empanadas Stuffed with Mushrooms
- RED TO REMEMBER - TWO TAPAS - TWO FRIENDS - STUFFED PIQUILLO PEPPERS + BAKED TOMATOES WITH GARLIC AND THYME
- Repollo Relleno (Stuffed Cabbage)
- Tamales de Calabaza (Pumpkin Tamales)
- Sopa de Platanos Verdes con Arañitas (Green Plantain Soup with Plantain Strips)
- Guineítos Verdes en Escabeche (Puerto Rican Pickled Green Bananas)
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