Jan 01
Want a great way to beat the winter blues? Warm up your tummy with this delicious and hearty Caldo de Bolas de Verde (CAHL-doh deh BOH-lahs deh VEHR-deh), a.k.a., green plantain dumpling in broth. When I took a bite of a dumpling soaked i (read full article)
green plantains, main course, sopa
Dec 31
Wishing everyone a happy 2010! More recipes to come as always - I am working on posting a great Sopa de Bolas de Verde recipe, great for cold winter nights. Now, I will experiment with making some Churros y Chocolate. You'll be seei (read full article)
just for fun
Dec 24
{our cat}Wishing all of you a wonderful and joyful Christmas! Enjoy the time with your family, friends and loved ones. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to visit, read and comment. I look forward to bringing you more recipes (read full article)
just for fun
Dec 23
This version of the ayaca uses potatoes instead of corn flour, or Maseca, for the version I made here. The filling is basically the same: chicken, raisins, olives. The recipe my mom gave me called for longanizas (lohn-gah-NEE-sahs), a.k.a (read full article)
Ayacas, Ayacas de Papa, main course
Dec 11
In my home, winter means, "Honey, when are you going to make the yummy soup?" This yummy soup is beef and barley soup, my husband's favorite and a crowd pleaser. In the past, I have made this beef and barley soup with carrots and celery, (read full article)
barley, beef, main course, Soup