Posts filed under 'Appetizers'

Asparagus risotto

Risotto made with fresh asparagus, onions, garlic, wine, broth, cream, parmesan cheese and truffle oil.

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Continue Reading 13 comments May 27th, 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

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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Continue Reading 20 comments February 10th, 2009

Platanos asados con queso or baked ripe plantains with cheese

Ripe plantains baked and stuffed with cheese.

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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.

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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.

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Continue Reading 41 comments September 5th, 2008

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