Sweet Plantains vs Tostones – And my Interview with Ricardo Diaz. Cuban Cooking and Sweet Plantains vs. Tostones Plantains are so versatile in Cuban cuisine and make the best side dish for just about any meal! Make savory dishes out of them, like Tostones, or wait a while until they […]
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Steak Fajitas & Wendell Willis Interview
Steak Fajitas – Tex-Mex Steak fajitas (pronounced fah-hee–tas), made with strips of steak, onions, and bell peppers, and served with fresh tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. Meet Wendell Willis, Managing Director, Froedtert Health & Milwaukee Bucks and previously the Executive Director of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Foundation (http://mpsfdn.com/). […]
Dominican Empanadas Pastelillos
Pastelillos (Dominican empanadas) – Sadhna Lindvall Interview. Pastelillos (Dominican empanadas) are made with a puff pastry-style wrapper and can have either savory or sweet fillings. Some are fried while others are baked. Cooking With Milwaukee Community Leaders This is the second in a series of interview/cooking segments featuring Community Leaders in Milwaukee, […]
Tuna Bien Masabe
Tuna Bien Masabe (Jose Andres) – This is the first in a series of interview/cooking segments featuring Community Leaders in Milwaukee, WI. I am joined by Wendy Baumann. Wendy is the President and Chief Visioning Officer for WWBIC which is The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation. The video is a […]
How to Make Gazpacho
Gazpacho – Perfect for summer days, this very refreshing chilled soup is full of sweet and juicy in-season tomatoes. Sherry vinegar and shallots balance the vegetable puree while a cherry tomato garnish adds a crunchy bite. Gazpacho – As summer starts to draw to a close, many of us have […]
Shrimp Salad with Mango and Avocado
Shrimp Salad with Mango and Avocado – Today’s recipe is a Shrimp Salad with Mango and Avocado. Lots of fresh ingredients, and this is a refreshing, easy-to-make salad, perfect for summer. I wanted to give a shout-out to my friend, Susan Kim. Her husband, Paul, was in Milwaukee for the […]
