Home Made Pizza Pockets
I have reached hero status in my kids eyes for making these little gems and freezing them. I am now a parent with teens so I know this status will be short lived and I will be knocked off my …
Beef Carpaccio with Parmesan and Dijon Vinaigrette
I 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 …
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 and cut …
BEST Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli
Look no further for the best crab cake recipe ever. I can say this without sounding too proud because my friend Cindy introduced me to this recipe. The key to this crab cake is…wait for it….CRAB. A crab cake without …
Watermelon and Prosciutto Appetizer
I was thinking about what would be a nice light, refreshing appetizer to bring to a summer BBQ. A month ago, I tried making watermelon salad for the first time. It was such a surprisingly good salad. I twas the …
Mussels on the BBQ with Lime-yum.
I have made many types of mussels over the years, and all of them are good. This recipe is truly delightful and perfect for a summer bbq. I will also share some cool info on mussels. So, the recipe …
Making your own tortilla strips…delish!
Making crispy tortilla chips is easy. When you are making tortilla soup, adding them to a salad or just using them for dipping, the flavor of making them at home is authentic and a million times better than store bought …
Escargot Vol-au Vent
Ingredients: For the herb butter- 4 to 5 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced 2 teaspoons kosher salt 8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup finely minced Italian parsley 1/2 cup finely minced chives 2 tablespoons minced shallots …
Your Mojo for Risotto
Risotto is a traditional Italian rice dish. It is one of the most common ways of cooking rice in Italy. Its origins are in North Italy, where rice paddies are abundant. To be correctly described as a risotto dish, it …
Memphis Blues Shrimp
I watched a video of a chef from Memphis Blues making this rub. It is delish! What is great about this recipe is that you make a big batch of it and then you can use it on other dishes. …