Stromboli is a stuffed Italian bread that originated in the USA. Romano’s restaurant in Philadelphia claims to be the first to provide Stromboli on their menu. The Stromboli is similar to the Calzone, which was invented in Italy in the 1700s in Naples. The basic difference between the two is how they are shaped and…
This is a great recipe for a side or appetizer. I was not able to fold over the dough and make an appetizing looking round packet, see pictures below. The skills of Chinese chefs are beyond my expertise. I found that using my pasta maker make a uniformly thick dough and using two rounds made…
This blog will be a bit long, which doesn’t match the simplicity of making these onigiri. These rice balls, which come in many different sizes and shapes, different fillings, and different preparations are simple and delicious. As you can see from the featured image, you can be very creative in shape, design, filling and just…
OK, for those of us who are not used to green bananas, this doesn’t sound that appetizing, but hold on! You really must try this salad, it is savory and sweet, mildly spicy, and delicious. This salad can be made for a Tailgate at Keenland Race Track, or a picnic, or just an interesting salad…
In making the Puerto Rican Pasteles I was intrigued as to what dishes are traditionally used as side dishes when serving the pasteles. This dish is delicious and makes a great side for any meal. The rice is savory and vegetarian. this recipe works extremely well with cooked in a rice cooker. I recenly purchased…
In my research on pasteles, I wondered what the classical sides were that complemented those wonderful “tamales”. A Puerto Rican potato salad is often mentioned. This is my iteration of that delicious salad, which does not need to just be served with pasteles! Notes: I love Yukon Gold potatoes and find that when mixed with…
The first mention of pasteles occurred in 1843 however, the first recipe in a cookbook was in the 1930s. Pasteles were influenced by the indigenous peoples of Puerto Rice, West Africa and Spain. It has been suggested that pasteles originated from the American Taino Native American tribe. These are “tamales” for want of a better…
This dish is not spicy and can be used with a dipping sauce. The shrimp are savory, but delicately so. However, on rice, or with noodles it works well. These shrimp are wrapped with Spring Roll wrappers. It is important to keep the oil between 350 and 375 degreew F when deep frying these wrapped…
Interestingly, this dish is frequently ascribed to Malaysia, but actually it is originally from Brunei, a small country on the island of Borneo. Recipes abound some with fish, some with shrimp and others vegetarian. Pulut Panggant translated into English means BBQ glutinous rice. I did not find this recipe too burdensome. You have to plan…
These Afghan dumplings are delicious and will impress your guests. These dumplings can be made either with meat or vegetarian. I recently served these at a church coffee hour and since we are fasting, it needed to be vegetarian. The dumplings are stuffed with leeks, and the tomato topping can be made with ground beef…