Asian Meatballs Appetizer
These Asian Meatballs make a perfect appetizer and are great served over rice too. Plus, they were a huge hit at my last get together. I put the meatballs directly into the pot that I made the sauce in and let them cool. Then, I covered the pot with plastic wrap and put it in my fridge. That way, when it was almost time for my guests to arrive, all I had to do was put the pot on the stove, reheat them and plate them up. Ingredients for Asian Meatballs 1 pound ground beef (I used 93/7 ground sirloin) 1 pound ground pork (I used 93/7) 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (2 if you’re not...
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I made this Asian inspired ceviche for a friend’s health and wellness party recently. In it, sweet and tangy mangoes combine with crunchy jicama in the ginger infused orange and lime juices. It’s an explosion of flavors – yum! Check out the video for a how-to tutorial and lots more info including some cool nutrition facts. Ceviche Ingredients 2 mangoes, diced 1 pound of jicama, diced 2 inch segment of Daikon Radish, diced 3 red radishes, diced zest from 1 lime 6 green onions, thinly sliced 1/4 – 1/2 cup ginger, minced (I used 1/2 cup – see video) 2...
Read MoreBacalaitos
This recipe for bacalaitos is from my Father in Laws brother in Puerto Rico…my Uncle in Law :) His bacalaito recipe is the best I’ve ever had so I know that you will love it. I do suggest watching my YouTube video “How to Make Bacalaitos – Puerto Rican Cod Fish Fritters” before you begin because it will make some of the directions more clear. I will leave a link below the recipe. Ingredients 1/4 pound bacalao DRY 2 cups flour 1/2 – 1 package sazzon 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (1 teaspoon if you like them fluffy) 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt WET 8...
Read MoreFried Pickles
Fried Pickles – (recipe and video tutorial follow) – About a year ago, I tried my first fried pickle. My husband had went out to this restaurant for a work meeting that day and brought home his left overs. He was super excited and said “you’ve got to try these, they are so good!” So I was like OK, I like trying new things and I took a big ole’ bite of my first fried pickle. And, it was delicious. A couple of bites in though, it was a little too spicy for me (yes, I’m a baby when it comes to spicy stuff). So, I decided to make my own recipe that would...
Read MoreAlcapurrias
Alcapurrias – (alcapurrias recipe and video follow) – OK, I have been getting a lot of requests for this one so I’m going to do it….. although I was totally going to do it anyway :) because I love alcapurrias. This is yet another one of those delicious Puerto Rican foods that I am hopelessly addicted to. I think one of the things that I really love about them is all of the memories that I have associated with them. My awesome mother-in-law makes them every Christmas and then at some of the random family gatherings too. When we show up at the house, we are always...
Read MoreRoasted Red Pepper Hummus
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe – Hummus is such and easy thing to make at home and much more cost effective too. Plus, you don’t have to eat any preservatives which is always nice ;). I have a lot of nutritional information on my other hummus recipe as well as instructions to use dry chick peas if you don’t want to use canned. I hope that you give this roasted red pepper hummus a try, it’s super yummy! Ingredients 2 red bell peppers (reserve some for garnish) 1 can chick peas 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1/2 cup tahini paste 1 teaspoon cumin 1 Tablespoon garlic,...
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