Patty Mekita’s Famous Meatballs
In Patty's Own Words! I get the sauce started first and it was as follows: Olive Oil (maybe a tablespoon or two or three) 2 large onions chopped A bulb of garlic (or at least eight or nine big pieces [...]
Chicken, Shrimp and Filet Satés with Peanut Sauce
Marinate chicken and shrimp For your next BBQ, try something different! Marinade 1 cup kecap manis (Sweet Indonesian Soy Sauce) 4 garlic cloves, crushed Juice of one lime 1 teaspoon coriander ½ teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt [...]
Ready for Cinco de Mayo?
Margarita Toast To get started, make one pitcher (or more!) of lemonade using this simple recipe: Fresh Lemonade Ingredients: 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed, or frozen if you prefer) 1 cup sugar dissolved in 1 cup boiling water [...]
Spanish Paella, Made Easy!
Paella, a dish traditionally loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, chicken, lobster, and sausage, is an absolutely delicious meal, meant to share with a big, hungry group. To make it easier to prepare, I've decided to used chicken, sausage and shrimp for [...]
Father’s Day Brunch Recipe: Tortilla Española
Father's day is almost here! One of my all-time favorite dishes to cook up for a Father's Day is Tortilla Española, also offered as an appetizer in the Spanish Wine Dinner chapter of Cook the Part. This delicious dish is [...]
Cafe Terra: Cookbook Review
Excerpt from "Cafe Terra" Cookbook Review: As a food blogger it is normal to see stacks of cookbooks in every corner of your home. With technology today, many cookbooks are enjoyed virtually. So with your e-reader happy, time to fill [...]
The Perfect Summer Side: Recipe for Honey Cornbread
There's something about cornbread that always tastes of Summer. Perhaps it's the honey? In any case, this recipe for Honey Cornbread Mini Muffins is the perfect side dish to any BBQ this summer. Serve these with Paper Wrapped Salmon or even with [...]
Cool Down with This Recipe for Fresh Lemonade or Homemade Margaritas
Ready for Cinco de Mayo? A margarita toast to kick off summer! To get started, make one pitcher (or more!) of lemonade using this simple recipe: Fresh Lemonade Ingredients: 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed, or frozen if you [...]
Recipe of the Day: Classic Apple Tarte Tatin
Apple Tarte TatinApple Tarte Tatin has always felt like the perfect Springtime dessert. This upside-down apple tart is the perfect treat after a beautiful day enjoying the sunshine. Beautiful and delicious, serve this up with a scoop of vanilla ice [...]
Adventures in Team Cooking
I've always felt that team cooking is a perfect metaphor for corporate life. The recipe is the same–a plan, time and resource constraints, everyone having an important part to play, and the desire to get results while having some fun. [...]