In a medium saucepan, cover potatoes with water. Salt lightly and bring to a simmer. Cook until just tender, 10 – 15 minutes. Drain. Preheat the broiler. Spray a baking sheet lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Place 1 potato on a clean kitchen towel and fold towel over the potato. Press down on the potato […]
Cuban
Flan De Mama Nena (traditional Flan)
sugar, stirring after it starts to bubble, until it caramelizes, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour it into a 2-quart ovenproof mold, swirl to coat the bottom, and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a heavy saucepan over low heat, simmer the milk, salt, the remaining sugar, and the cinnamon until the […]
Pargo Relleno (stuffed Red Snapper)
FOR THE STUFFING 4 sl White bread, torn into -small pieces 1/2 c Milk 2 tb Spanish olive oil 2 tb Salted butter 1 sm Onion, finely chopped 1/2 sm Green bell pepper, -seeded and finely chopped 1 sm Tomato, seeded and -finely chopped 1 Clove garlic, minced 1/2 c Minced baked ham 3 tb […]
Flan De Naranjas (orange Flan)
medium heat, cook 1/2 cup of the sugar, stirring frequently after it begins to bubble, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Be careful that it does not burn. Remove from the heat, divide the syrup among 6 to 8 custard cups (depending upon their size), or pour into a 2-quart ovenproof mold, and swirl […]
Flan De Coco (coconut Flan)
medium heat, cook 1/2 cup of the sugar, stirring constantly after it starts to bubble, until it caramelizes, 6 to 8 minutes. Divide the syrup among 8 custard cups, or pour into a 2-quart ovenproof mold, and swirl to coat the bottom. Set aside. 2. In a medium-size, heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat the […]
Lechon Asado (roast Pork)
last 1 1/2 hour of cooking – makes great browned potatoes! Trim excess fat from roast and stick it all over with the tip of a knife. Mash the garlic into a paste, then mash in the ground bay leaf, oregano, cumin & olive oil. Rub this all over the roast. Place roast in a […]
Caldo Gallego
–PREPARATION– 1 Rinse beans, cover with 6 -cups of water in a large Kettle, soak overnight. 2 When ready to cook , add -additional 1 quart water the salt pork and ham bone 3 Bring to a boil. Cover, -reduce heat and simmer about 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. 4. Add potatoes […]
Black Beans Menocal
Wash beans and soak overnight (or about 10 hrs) in 10 cups water and 1 bell pepper which has been cut in half and seeded. It is not necessary to thow out the soaking water. Bring to a boil then lower to med-low and simmer uncovered. Meanwhile, add 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, the garlic […]
Camarones Al Ajillo (garlic Shrimp)
then cook the garlic, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Raise the heat to medium, add the shrimp, and cook, stirring, until they turn pink, 5 minutes. (If you prefer extra oil, add it along with the shrimp. ) Add the lime juice, salt, oregano, and parsley, and stir well. Correct seasonings and add Tabasco. 2. […]
Spicy Grilled Tuna
In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, salt, cayenne, lemon juice, shallot, cumin and cilantro. Place tuna in glass or ceramic dish. Pour marinade over tuna and marinate 1 hour in refrigerator, turning once. Brush grill with vegetable oil and heat to medium. Grill fish 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Garnish with […]