Asparagus risotto
Risotto made with fresh asparagus, onions, garlic, wine, broth, cream, parmesan cheese and truffle oil.
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Posts filed under 'Appetizers'
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.
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.
Continue Reading 5 comments March 13th, 2009
Bolon de verde or fried green plantain dumplings
Bolon de verde are green plantain dumplings stuffed with cheese, chorizo or chicharrones and fried until crispy.
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Platanos asados con queso or baked ripe plantains with cheese
Ripe plantains baked and stuffed with cheese.
Continue Reading 31 comments December 3rd, 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
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 41 comments September 5th, 2008
