Ingredients Hawaiian Poke 1 lb, fresh Ahi Tuna 3 green onions, sliced on a bias 1/2 ginger root, finely sliced julienne 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced on a bias 1 bunch cilantro, remove the stems and keep leaves 2 tablespoons, sesame seeds 2 cups, canned or fresh pineapple chunks cut in ½ inch squares 1 [...]
How to cut an avocado, the smart way!
July 17, 2012 29 Comments
Cut the avocado in half and slice lengthwise. Then, slice the widthwise to make cute little squares. Use a spoon to scoop out the pulp. You are all done with no mess, enjoy! This is a great technique to use on mango or any fruits that have big pits.
The Secret to Amazingly Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries!
July 17, 2012 61 Comments
Latin Style Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries Vegetable oil for parchment 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds) skins on, scrubbed and cut into 4-inch sticks, each 1/2 inch thick 3 large egg whites (a scant 1/2 cup) Cilantro 1 teaspoon each, of cayenne pepper, coriander, turmeric, cumin, and garlic powder. Cotija cheese or queso fresco. Sour cream Tapatio [...]
BBQ Heaven for Ribs Lovers: Asian Style Pork Ribs
July 8, 2012 27 Comments
1 rack of pork ribs Ground ginger Salt and pepper For the marinade 4 cups of Soy sauce 5 tablespoons Honey 1 cup of sugar ½ Ginger root, chopped 5 Garlic cloves 1 Cinnamon stick ½ bunch Cilantro Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes. Never forget to cook with friends! A [...]
Latin Style Eggs Benedict with Salmon Rose!
July 2, 2012 11 Comments
Ingredients 1/2 Cup White-wine vinegar 4 Eggs 4 slices smoked salmon 4 English muffins 1 bunch cilantro 1 avocado Meyer lemon grilled asparagus Hollandaise ingredients 3 Large egg yolks 1/2 Cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces ¼ Cup freshly squeezed lime juice Dash cayenne pepper Coarse salt Warm water, if needed Directions Cook asparagus [...]
Homemade Garlic Cream Sauce
June 30, 2012 24 Comments
Brussel Sprouts with Orange Vinaigrette
June 13, 2012 13 Comments
Brussel Sprouts with Orange Vinaigrette (Adapted from Barefoot Contessa) Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts 3 tablespoons good olive oil Orange zest, roughly chopped Salt and black pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts, pull off any yellow outer leaves and slice in half. [...]
Saffron Risotto With Cilantro Oil and Tiger Prawns
June 13, 2012 9 Comments
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