Archive for March, 2009

Caldo de bolas de verde or green plantain dumpling soup

Caldo de bolas is a typical Ecuadorian soup of green plantain balls or dumplings stuffed with meat and served in a delicious broth with corn and yuca.

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Continue Reading 35 comments March 31st, 2009

Crema catalana

Crema catalana is Spanish custard dessert very similar to crème brulee but with its own style.

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Continue Reading 19 comments March 19th, 2009

Pinchos de atun con salsa verde or tuna skewers with anchovy and herb salsa

Grilled tuna pinchos or kebabs served with a salsa verde made with a mix of herbs, anchovies, onion, garlic, lime juice and olive oil.

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Continue Reading 5 comments March 17th, 2009

Pure de platanos maduros or ripe plantain puree

Puree made with ripe sweet plantains, milk, butter, onions, garlic, cumin, achiote, chili pepper, salt and pepper; makes a great side dish from lamb.

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Continue Reading 5 comments March 13th, 2009

Nico’s pan seared lamb chops

Quick and easy lamb chops seasoned with olive oil and herbes de Provence, then pan seared with garlic.

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Continue Reading 9 comments March 12th, 2009

Ensalada de quinua con cebollas curtidas or quinoa salad with pickled onions

Healthy and tasty salad made with cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, salt and pepper; served on a bed of salad greens with red pickled onions.

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Continue Reading 4 comments March 2nd, 2009