The first day I met my brother-in-law Mandy, he effortlessly whipped a perfect Hollandaise Sauce to pour over blanched bright green asparagus as a side dish. I don’t remember if Filet Mignon was also served, but I vividly remember the asparagus with Hollandaise! Sauce Bearnaise, a derivative sauce of Hollandaise, had been close to my…
Category: Vegetables
Tumbet Mallorquín
Many of us who live in the Americas have a background rooted in Europe, Africa, Asia and/or the Middle East. We might even have a mix of two or more of those origins embedded in our DNA. However, I dare say we are not only defined by how we look, but we are greatly influenced by…
Gazpacho Criollo
What a wonderful feeling to be able to, once in a while, get together with fun friends, drink good wine in a beautiful natural setting and enjoy delicious food. This frames the perfect ambiance for easy conversation and for your nice bubbly gathering to end up as a full blown party singing and dancing…
Huevos Estrellados con Patatas Fritas- Casa Lucio
This morning, my husband Emilio made his version of Huevos Estrellados con Patatas Fritas al estilo Casa Lucio, which simply translates to fried eggs over homemade french fries, a trademark dish served for lunch or dinner at Restaurante Casa Lucio in Madrid, Spain. For me, it’s a plain and straightforward dish to savor on a late Sunday…
Tortilla Española
Tortilla Española or Tortilla de Patatas is one of the most common dishes served all over Spain as well as in many of the former Spanish Colonies in America. The basic Tortilla Española, an open faced omelette similar to a quiche without a crust, includes eggs, potatoes and onions, but there are many variations….
Ratatouille
Over the past few years, I’ve made it a habit to have Meatless Mondays. It started with just me and now the whole family has joined in. My husband, an enthusiastic carnivore, complained at first, but now has hopped on the wagon. As I have mentioned before in other posts, this was a gradual change…
Potatoes Dauphinoise
Blog: Its short for “web log”. A personal journal published in the World Wide Web consisting of posts (entries) displayed in reverse chronological order where readers, if allowed by the writer, can comment. Ever since the Julie and Julia movie came out in 2009, the blogosphere has grown exponentially. For the first time, blogging was…
Sweet Potato Casserole
Thanksgiving Day is coming up and for me this year it means a plethora of family reunions since my youngest brother Manolo will be getting married during that weekend. I’m grateful everyday for my immediate and extended family and circle of friends. I love family reunions, even though it might include some drama, odd “caricature-like”…
Yuca-Bacon Bites
These Yuca-Bacon Bites are one of my trademarks. I always have the ingredients in my freezer in case I need to prepare a quick appetizer for a house warming, baby shower or dinner invitation. People love them! I learned to make them from my sister in law Frances in one of our visits to their…
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and nutritious alternative that give some traditional potato recipes a twist. When I got my sweet potatoes (batata, boniato, camote, kumara) in my organic/natural food weekly delivery box, I was a bit confused at first. In the past, I had seen my mother prepare the orange-flesh variety for Thanksgiving dinners,…