Salsa Lizano
Salsa lizano is a chili flavored condiment found throughout Costa Rica that is sure to bring a little something extra to any dish.
Tag: Central America
Resolution Restore, Costa Rica
Costa Rica. Let’s talk about it. While some of you have been working hard at making those resolutions habit, AC and I spent the first few days of 2016 stuck in our Costa Rican adventures. We came back a little tired from 17 hours of…
Call the Milkman: Cinnamon Tres Leches
Many a long time ago, I first heard of this now seemingly ubiquitous dessert when Andouille raved about his aunt’s version of this sweet, milky cake.
“OHMYGODCHRISSY! Tres leches is ugghhhh. THE. BEST.”
I know you don’t know Andouille…but…really everyone should. He is really just the most colorful person ever. Perhaps I’ll get him to guest post for me some day. He’s a very busy and important lawyer, so I’m not sure he would be up for it…but I’ll work on it.
Anyway, it’s no surprise that many a nation, specifically those in Latin America and the Caribbean, wants to lay claim to inventing this cake and each has its own version. Some use a base of butter cake (like this one), while others go for the sponge. Some recipes use heavy cream, others regular milk. Some are frosted with whipped cream or a meringue, some are topped with nothing at all. However, the consensus agrees that it’s the cake of three milks. And all agree that it’s ugghhhh…THE. BEST.
Despite the uncertain origin, I knew that when it came time to pull out the cake pan and turn on the oven to make Andouille’s favorite dessert, of course I had to ask him for his aunt’s famous recipe. Problem: she died. And so did the recipe with her. (more…)
Raspberry Dark Chocolate Empanadas
Raspberry Dark Chocolate Empanadas turn this favorite pastry to the sweet side- dark chocolate and fresh raspberries melt together perfectly.
Spicy Chicken and Sausage Pasta
Spicy chicken and sausage pasta is a delicious and hearty dish with hints of creole flavors and just enough spice to please every member of the family.
Dulce de Leche Brownies
So remember when I was talking about David Lebovitz’s book, The Sweet Life in Paris, and how I was super excited to make all his French chocolate things for Bastille Day, which is in July? Well, that lasted all of 3 days since I made his brownies…an adaptation thereof…dulce de leche brownies… for our work Cinco de Mayo potluck the other day.
Belizean Powder Buns
Belizean powder buns are a hearty breakfast roll that has been sweetened up with coconut and flavored with infused oils, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Blueberry Walnut Guacamole
This easy fruity blueberry walnut guacamole puts a different spin on a snacking favorite with the subtle hint of the traditional flavors you know and love.
Cinnamon Baked Plantains
Wednesday being what it is, I decided Disney music is necessary to get me through the day. What of it? Are you telling me that your frown doesn’t automatically invert when you hear “Be Our Guest”? Or want to bust into song at the top of your voice to sing “A Whole New World”? Your heart is made of stone. I’m kidding. I’m sorry. I just got the most aggravating phone call and decided step away from work to use my lunch break to talk about these cinnamon baked plantains.
Shrimp Creole
Spicy Shrimp Creole is a delicious one pot meal chock full of shrimp and veggies to make a saucy dish perfectly served with rice.
