Archive for September, 2008

Tomato appetizer platter

Tomato and cheese platter with fresh basil, oregano and thyme served with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and bread.

Continue Reading 11 comments September 29th, 2008

Dulce de higos or fig preserves in syrup

Dulce de higos are fig preserves cooked slowly in a syrup of panela or brown cane sugar and spices.

Continue Reading 18 comments September 23rd, 2008

Humitas or steamed fresh corn cakes

Humitas are savory cakes made from a mixture of freshly ground corn, onion, garlic, cheese, eggs, and cream, which is placed inside corn husks and steamed.

Continue Reading 38 comments September 5th, 2008