Tag: Twist
Latin Twist: Grilled Pineapple and Lime Salsa
As soon as the weather gets warmish, it’s time to think of outdoor dining. Well, my friends, was Thursday a gorgeous afternoon or what? These days are magnificent for so many reasons. (Have you seen the azaleas? Wow!) The bold and brilliant colors outdoors inspire so many of my creations… Read More → The post [...]
Coming Soon: Mambo 64 in Tuckahoe…A Restaurant with a Latin Twist!
Mis queridos amigos, on Friday, in my Tomatillo post, I wrote about how the spring is a great time to try new things—like new foods—and more. Well, my friends, in the spirit of trying something new, and of practicing what I preach, I have an announcement: as of May 1st,… Read More → The post [...]
Latin Twist: The Classic Margarita
Mis queridos amigos—What would a Cinco de Mayo Celebration be without margaritas? Margaritas are fun, always, because they’re festive and refreshing—not to mention versatile! Actually, with this gorgeous weather we’re having in the Lower Hudson Valley, it’s hard NOT to think about barbecues and festive drinks al fresco. Well, since Sunday… Read More → The post [...]
Latin Twist: The Tomatillo
Tomatillos Roasted with Red Onions Mis amigos, as you well know, sometimes, in order to grow, you have to move out of your comfort zone and take some risks. Well, my friends, this applies to the area of preparing and enjoying food, too. Now please don’t get frightened; I’m not… Read More → The post [...]
Latin Twist: Dominica Punch
Photo by Ellie Miller, for Calypso Coolers, ©2006, Arlen Gargagliano “Sal de la vida es la amistad.” The salt of life is friendship. Juan Luis Vives Though Juan Luis Vives, the 16th century, Valencian-born humanist, said this close to 500 years ago, it speaks loud and clearly to me, and I’m… Read More → The post [...]
Latin Twist: Tuna Salad with Spark
Mis queridos amigos, last Friday I wrote about my love affair with salads; this is a second part, and brings in another one of my favorite salads: tuna. Part nostalgia (wrote about egg salad here a few weeks ago!), part ease of preparation, all flavor and versatility, tuna salad—with a… Read More → The post [...]
Latin Twist: Shrimp and Scrambled Egg Flour Tortilla Wrap
Inspiration comes from so many different sources and, as I’ve mentioned before, is sometimes right in front of us! I’ve been on a taco theme, so tortillas are on my mind. I know what you may be thinking: the wrap thing is so 2010 (or older!) but, my friends, I… Read More → The post [...]
Latin Twist: Crema Volteada (or Peruvian Flan!)
There were many desserts I enjoyed when I lived in Peru—from my absolute favorite melt-in-your-mouth alfajores (shortbread sandwich cookies with a dulce de leche filling) to silky and flavorful cinnamon-spiced mazamorra (purple corn pudding). Another one I often crave, is crema volteada, also known as Peruvian flan. Here ’s the Peruvian flan, just after the [...]
Seasonal Chef: Halibut with a Thai twist.
Halibut, very much like salmon, has tremendous nutritional value. It’s a mild flavored dense fish that has the perfect texture to grill, pan fry or even simmer in stews and soups. Halibut is loaded with Omega-3s, B Vitamins and a whole host of other nutrients. It’s a flat fish that blends in on the ocean [...]
Latin Twist: Peruvian Treats Beyond Pisco Sours and Ceviche
Yuca Fries with Peruvian Pepper Sauce from Acuario in Port Chester: the Inspiration for Today’s Recipe! Don’t get me wrong! I love pisco sours (posted here in July) and ceviche (posted here in October)! But, mis amigos, Peruvian cuisine has so much more…and we are so lucky to have access to the components (as well as the [...]
