I am planning and preparing for many upcoming summer parties. Summer entertaining calls for easy entertaining with a lot of it outdoors. I grill most of the food, make some appetizers in advance, like these pastelicos, and finish everything with fresh fruit desserts. I posted … [Read more...] about Pastelicos de Carne’
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Fingerling Potato Salad for Summer Meals
Have you noticed how many different kinds of potatoes seem to be overflowing the market place currently? When I was younger, there were only Idaho bakers or new potatoes in red or white. The introduction of Yukon Golds started a revolution. With so many new varieties or should … [Read more...] about Fingerling Potato Salad for Summer Meals
Guacamole
Luscious, creamy, yet vibrant green, slightly chunky textured guacamole slides into your mouth with a flavor intensifying salty citrus tang. Be it on tortilla chips, in soft corn tortillas rolled up with grilled chicken or as a big scoop on top of pupusas, guacamole is one of … [Read more...] about Guacamole
Yaprakes Yalangi, Stuffed Grape Leaves
Some years ago, I planted a grape vine along the side of one wall in my back yard. Even though my yard is nothing more then a glorified patio, since I live in the city, my grape vine is flourishing this year. This spring it is full of young tender green leaves just the right … [Read more...] about Yaprakes Yalangi, Stuffed Grape Leaves
El Salvadorian Pastelitos with Chicken Filling
Barbeque and outdoor party season has arrived. On the long leisurely days of late spring and summer, I like to invite people over and serve a meal. Sometimes … [Read more...] about El Salvadorian Pastelitos with Chicken Filling
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