I love eggs in all forms, especially when they are soft and runny. I am one of those people who always has eggs in the fridge and I am always looking for new ways to cook them. The beauty with eggs is that you can eat them at any time of the day, not just for breakfast. This dish was so simple to make, yet delicious! Read more…

Who doesn’t like salsa with tortilla chips?

Here is a quick and easy to prepare appetizer that is tasty and fun to make. The salsa will keep for up to a week, covered, in the refrigerator.

Enjoy it! Read more…

I love Cuban food and sandwiches are an important part of Cuban cuisine. I have family in Florida who I would visit before I came to live in the United States and that is where I learned a little about Cuban food.

My uncle was married with a Cuban women and she cooked delicious and authentic Cuban food. On one of my visits, she introduced me to this delicious turkey sandwich. When I first heard of the ingredients, I was a little scared about those flavors together, but after my first bite I could not stop eating it. It is delicious and the flavors actually work fantastic together. I love the combo of salty and sweet foods, so to me this is a wonderful combination.

My friend Joan from Foodalogue is going to Cuba this week on her virtual culinary tour and I am joining her with the Elena Ruz Cuban sandwich.

Buen Provecho! Read more…

I am a big fan of salmon in all forms. Everytime I see it on sale at the market I have to buy it.

Last week it was so cold and nasty outside that I needed to cook something to keep me warm and make me feel good, so I decided to make these Salmon Rolls with Asparagus served over tomato sauce. I used my simple homemade tomato sauce , but if you want to use store bought to keep it easier, that’s okay too.

This recipe was easy to make, elegant and delicious. I would recommend this dish for a dinner party. I loved it!

Ingredients
(4 servings)

4 salmon fillets, about 5 oz each one
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Juice of half a lime
8 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut in half
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400F.

Lay the salmon fillets on a cutting board and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl whisk together the mayonaisse, mustard, parsley, thyme, onion powder , garlic powder and lime juice.

Top each salmon fillet with 4 asparagus pieces. Roll the fillets and place seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.

brush rolls with the mayo mixture and sprinkle with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese, pressing to adhere.

Bake for about 25 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through. Serve over your favorite tomato sauce.

I had some potatoes in the fridge and I didn’t know what to do with them, so, while I was doing some laundry, I started to have some ideas on how I would cook them. I was thinking maybe mashed or just roasted, until I thought about this delicious Potato Gratin recipe that I love! This a wonderful side dish and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do. Read more…

Panna Cotta is a classic Italian dessert that is very easy to make and absolutely delicious. I woke up craving a coconut dessert, so I decided to make a coconut version of Panna Cotta, by adding some coconut milk and topping it with a home made rapsberry sauce. The best thing about this dessert is that you can make it one day ahead, so it is great for entertaining. Read more…

Jamaica is a beautiful island located in the Greater Antilles and was the home of Bob Marley, one of my favorite musicians.

Some ingredients used in Jamaican cuisine are similar to the ingredients used in Colombian cuisine. Some examples of this are: plantains, yuca, coconut milk, beans, avocado, tropical fruits and anatto.

As you may know by now, my friend Joan from Foodalogue is having a virtual culinary tour and this week she is going to Jamaica. So, I will be joining her with a traditional Jamaican side dish, rice and peas.

Soon you may be asking, “where are the peas in this recipe?”. Well, in Jamaica, beans are called peas. This recipe is flavourful and delicious and is especially good with fried plantains on the side. Read more…