Posted by Billie-Jean | Jan 19th, 2012

Jicama Salad with Orange and Fennel

So, yesterday, after the tutorial on how to slice jicama for salad (see here), I made a nice salad.  I decided to use all veggies that I could julienne to make it uniform and pretty.  I also added orange which I zested, juiced and sectioned into the salad.  It was so tasty and beautiful. . . . .   . List of veggies: Jicama, red pepper, yellow pepper, cucumber, carrot, red onion, fennel.  I julienned them...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Jan 4th, 2012

Claire’s Cake Pops

Okay, I know.  It has been way too long since i have posted.  I don’t have a good excuse.  I have been working as a private chef so I am practically cooking everyday, but I have yet to strike a balance between getting the job done and taking the time to photograph the outcome.  I have perfected mac and cheese though and a very quick and easy one at that.  My kids officially love it.  I made it last...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Feb 1st, 2011

Coconut Flan (Flan De Coco)

While I was preparing for a Puerto Rican dinner party, I decided to make a flan for the first time ever.  I did some research and found out that this is a pretty classic Spanish dessert.  A friend at the dinner party said that this was the best flan that they have ever had.  That made me muy feliz.  Try out this recipe and let me know how it goes.  Check out my other Puerto Rican dishes on this...