Puerto Rican Rice (Arroz con Gandules)

Puerto Rican Rice (Arroz con Gandules)

Puerto Rican Rice – (Arroz con Gandules) – There’s nothing more quintessentially Puerto Rican than Arroz con gandules, also known as Puerto Rican Rice. We are making Arroz con gandules (Puerto Rican Rice) with pork and fried baby bananas (guineos ninos). Arroz con gandules (Puerto Rican Rice) is part ofRead More…

Shrimp and Grits with Dominic the Food Reviewer

Shrimp and Grits with Dominic the Food Reviewer

Shrimp and Grits with Dominic the Fodd Reviewer – Recently, here in Milwaukee, I met a young man named Dominic the Food Reviewer. He does only positive food reviews. Dominic must be doing something right because he has 15,000 followers on his Facebook page. He also has a YouTube channelRead More…

Summer Appetizers

Summer Appetizers

Summer Appetizers – Here are some recipes and photos from a recent Summer Party at our condo in Milwaukee. We hosted a get-together for friends featuring heavy hors d’oeuvre and appetizers. What we served is listed below. The explanation of each photo is listed with each plate, Summer Appetizers #1Read More…

Grilled Tuna Salad with Peppers

Grilled Tuna Salad with Peppers

Grilled Tuna Salad with Peppers – Here is a nice easy summer salad, Mediterranean inspired. It would be simple with canned tuna, but we are using grilled albacore tuna.   Grilled Tuna Salad with Peppers The NY Times recently had an insert in their Sunday food section about summer foods.Read More…

Peach Caprese Salad

Peach Caprese Salad

Peach Caprese Salad – Fresh Peaches, with Mozzarella Cheese, Basil and Mint, black pepper, and sea salt.   A great Caprese starts with great fruit. Basil adds freshness, black pepper, and salt add crunch, and it’s a great combination. Stone Fruits are similar in flavor to tomatoes but need a littleRead More…

Mushroom Noodle Stir Fry

Mushroom Noodle Stir Fry

Mushroom Noodle Stir Fry – Stir-fried mushrooms and noodles can be easy and simple recipes to prepare. They are popular Asian standbys, popular throughout the Japanese and Chinese cultures. They’re packed with flavor from all the ginger, garlic, herbs, and spices. Stir fries are one of my go-to recipes for anRead More…