Mount Kilmanjaro Cheescake
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…