Beef Carpaccio with Parmesan and Dijon VinaigretteI am going to a dinner soiree this evening and am in charge of the “lavish” appetizer. I was wondering what to make and then thought of what I would normally order in a restaurant. The last time I had beef carpaccio I was quite[...] |
I love chocolate pudding. Make it now in 3 easy steps.What kid doesn?t like chocolate pudding? It seems though that chocolate pudding is not something we make at home anymore. I wonder if some kids even know it is possible to make it at home. When I was growing up pre-packaged food existed but[...] |
Stuffed Tostones (Tostones Rellenos)Ingredients: For the stuffing 1 tablespoon annatto oil 1 fresh plum tomato, chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1-1/2 tablespoons basic recaito *see below 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled, cleaned, and diced For the tostones 3 green plantains peeled[...] |
Coconut Flan (Flan De Coco)While I was preparing for a Puerto Rican dinner party, I decided to make a flan for the first time ever. I did some research and found out that this is a pretty classic Spanish dessert. A friend at the dinner party said that this was the best[...] |
Fabulous Bread Pudding with Pecans and Rum SauceThis dessert was a combination of flavors that I knew would be good together. I just know how good. This is a must bookmark or make today recipe. It is delicious and easy, sophisticated enough to serve at a dinner party and homey enough to eat[...] |
Silk Handkerchief Pasta with CrabOkay, this is a dish that I have imagined a million times in my mind. I have not taken this recipe from another source other than the idea behind the silk handkerchief pasta from Jamie Oliver. I have imagined going to a restaurant and ordering[...] |
Sticky Lemon Chicken revisited.I am re-posting this recipe simply because if you missed it last year then you must try this. It is my daughters favorite meal ever. This is a recipe that is so good and so easy. Serve it with some mashed potatoes…and enjoy![...] |
Beaver TailI have always laughed at the name of this famous Canadian food. They are one of my husbands favorite treats but just hearing the word out of context, say at the PNE, “are you going to get a beaver tail?” still makes me laugh. [...] |
Cheese and Potato PieThanks to all of you for your continued support of my food blog, and ultimately of me. I have already begun to refer to my food bucket list and will be pouring out my food love on all these pages very soon. Below is a favorite comfort food. I[...] |
Soft Ginger CookiesBut, I cant leave my last post for awhile with just Cheese and Jam on Toast so let me offer my favorite Christmas cookie and I will have the next entry after sometime away in January. Soft Ginger Cookies 3/4 cup of margarine 2 cups of white sugar 2[...] |