Bucatini Bolognese della Mamma

  We’ve all been there! Trying to say a compliment to someone and ending up being disrespectful or insulting. This time it was my dear brother who put his foot in his mouth and told my sister in law, that the way she prepared bistec encebollado was very good but… it didn’t taste like the…

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…

Arroz con Gandules Apastelado

I am always looking for ways to bring my basic recipes to another level.  Definitely, this time I consider I have accomplished it by taking a great recipe and turning it into, simply put… an AMAZING recipe.  The twist?  Adding shredded green plantain to my Arroz con Gandules. The first time I heard about Arroz…

Balsamic Vinaigrette

I have never been a big enthusiast of salad dressings.  I am more of a olive oil and vinegar kind of girl.  There are a few commercial brands I like, like the Brianna Salad Dressings.  The Blush Wine Dressing, with the strawberry on its label is very good.  Also, I use the Honey Mustard, with…

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…

Foodielady’s New Facebook Page and other Social Media

Hey everyone! Please take a moment and visit my new page on Facebook.  To do so, once you sign in Facebook, search Foodielady and  click “Like” in the page to receive updates of my daily musings, photos, adventures and foodieventurous travels.  Through this website/blog you will continue to receive my posts and recipes as always….

Fried Rice

Recently PF Chang’s opened its first restaurant in Puerto Rico in Plaza las Américas, the Caribbean’s largest shopping mall.  This event has caused a huge furor among Chinese food lovers and followers of the PF Chang’s brand which created long waiting periods and lines for patrons to have a taste of what the casual dinning…

Spanish Shrimp Tapa

Tapas Españolas or Spanish Tapas are very much en vogue and are excellent alternatives to offer your guests.  Their purpose is to serve as a snack between meals, specially if you are having wine or alcoholic beverages.  In addition, a selection of tapas can easily replace a meal at an informal gathering. The word “tapear”…

Ensalada de Amarillos

Some people call ripe plantains amarillos other call them plátano maduro. Regardless of how you call it, you should know how to make this salad! It is very easy and refreshing.  I simply serve with mesclum salad or baby greens and warm goat cheese toasts. Also, is a great side dish to Arroz con Pollo….