Posts filed under 'Appetizers'

Asparagus risotto

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

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.

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.

Continue Reading 20 comments February 10th, 2009

Platanos asados con queso or baked ripe plantains with cheese

Ripe plantains baked and stuffed with cheese.

Continue Reading 30 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 38 comments September 5th, 2008

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