In a sense a cheesecake is “wrapped” in a crust. However, because this cake is so good, I felt it had to be added to my site. As a desert it is wonderful and can be decorated as you wish. I always slice some kind of berries or fruit and decorate the top. I is…
Sour cream is an acidic fat and a fermented product. Cream is fermented with lactic acid producing bacteria. This results is the tangy taste of sour cream and also thickens the final product. The acidic nature of the sour cream breaks down and tenderizes long protein molecules of flour proteins.Adding this to a dough increases…
Onions contain sugars and the slow long cooking process brings them to the forefront. This is the caramelizing process. Cooking slowly will cause a material to change both in color, becoming browned, and flavor, as the sugar oxidizes. This process is called pyrolysis. Caramelization occurs with ingredients such as onions, meat, vegetables, even fruit. Eastern…
Red bean paste is a wonderful ingredient that is used in a number of different types of buns throughout the Far East. In Korea it is used in porridge or shaved ice, in Japan and China the paste is incorporated into delicious buns, as in Dou Sha Bao (https://wrapitupfood.com/dou-sha-bao/).
Ratatouille is an internationally known dish that may have originated in France. It is considered “peasant” food, but the peasants clearly had a good thing going. Nothing would go to waste, and they would use any left over vegetables to make a vegetable stew. Additionally, the vegetables were “rough cut”. This stew was first mentioned…
It is Christmas, the time we celebrate the birth of our Savior. During this time, Hot cocoa offers a wonderful treat for Christmas morning, after church, when the family comes together and opens gifts. Hot cocoa is not Hot Chocolate, they are different, though frequently used interchangeably.Hot cocoa, traditionally, is made from cocoa powder, milk,…
This is a delicious, spicy and easily made salsa that goes well with the Peruvian tamales, Tamales de Queso and Tamales Verdes. This salsa can also be used for salads, a dip for chips, or straight from the container. It is fresh so needs to be eaten farly quickly.
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…