Roux (pronounced “ru”) is a thickening agent made up of wheat flour and fat. The flour and fat are cooked (usually same amount by volume), to eliminate the taste of raw flour in the dish in which its going to be used. There is a broad color spectrum of roux that ranges from white, blond,…
Nieves' Lemon Bread
For this family recipe I had to travel a long way to get it. One of those dishes that is one person’s trademark and she makes it without a written recipe. When you ask for the recipe he/she lists the ingredients but cannot tell you the exact amounts… what a nightmare! Ja, ja! It is…
hospital stay
Dear subscribers of Foodielady blog: I did not post this week because I had an unexpected 4 day long stay at the hospital. Got out today and everything is under control now. Hopefully, I will be posting again during the next few days. Looking forward to getting back in the kitchen!!! Thank you for your…
Sandwichitos de mezcla- Pimento and cheese sandwich spread
Sandwichitos de Mezcla- Pimento and cheese sandwich spread These sandwiches are a must at birthday parties and school activities in Puerto Rico. It is easy and savory and totally addictive for kids and their parents! Here I will post my recipe and a variation. I have made both for many years and both have a…
Marinara Sauce
Marinara Sauce is mainly used for pasta, but it can also be used as the basis or complement for many other dishes like lasagna, vodka sauce, fried calamari and veal parmigiana among others. Since making fresh marinara sauce is so easy, you have no excuse to make it homemade every time! Many of you might…
Caldo Gallego
One of my grandmothers is from Galicia, Spain so we grew up eating a lot of Caldo Gallego! This soup has restorative properties when you get sick, have been partying too hard, need to boost your iron or just want a savory hot meal in the cold weather. Some ingredients are not easy to find…
Jasmine Rice with Vegetables
Rice is one of the foods that most cultures around the world have in common. The difference is the method each prepares or seasons the rice. I like rice in any “way, shape or form”. Ja! However, I make it only once or twice a week as opposed to almost every day like my mother…
Pico de Gallo- Mexican Salsa
One of my favorites snacks is homemade Mexican Salsa (Pico de Gallo) with chips. It is colorful, refreshing, savory and crispy. Also, it is very easy to make. Coming from a family that never cooked or ate spicy (hot) food while I was growing up, as an adult I have become a spicy food lover…
Cheese Fondue
Last night I invited my brothers for dinner to watch the premiere of the last season of the ABC’s television series Lost. We have been following this show for the past 4 years so we are excited the final season has finally started to give us the answers to all the mysteries and entangled stories…
Veal Fricassée
During the past few years I have reduced my meat consumption greatly. I have become a “flexitarian” (a person who eats meat occasionally, as a “seasoning” and in much smaller quantities than the leafy greens, dairy, legumes, grains and/or vegetables etc. that are in my plate). It was not a dramatic decision I made one…