Once again I tell you, if you still don’t have a mandoline (cooking utensil), buy one soon or ask someone to give it to you for your next birthday, because if you want to make crispy Platanutres-Plantain chips-Mariquitas, you are going to need i! It is not only convenient and fast, but precise in cutting…
Tag: Snacks
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…
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
One of the best investments I have made for my “batterie de cuisine” is buying a good mandoline. A mandoline is a kitchen utensil used for slicing, julienne or crinkle cut vegetables. One of the many advantages is the speed and uniformity in the thickness in which slicing can be done with very little effort….
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…
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…