Say Hello to Mango Risotto from a Cuban. Arroz con Mango Growing up in Cuba, there was a constant phrase that was uttered when two things didn't really fit together: eso es un arroz con mango" Which just means "Just as Mango and Rice don't go together, neither does ...." Challenge accepted! A little context please As a chef, and psychologist, that phrase made me question why it had a place in our national vernacular. Did someone from the past try this concoction and decide ...
Fusion
Paleo Carrot Hummus
Personally, I love the versatility of Hummus. It plays well with other vegetables so you can get these really interesting variations on traditional Hummus. Take for instance this darling Paleo Carrot Hummus, 5 ingredients: Carrots, Olive Oil, Tahini, Garlic, and lime juice. Its perfect for Paleo, Vegan and, Vegetarian diets. And it takes less than 10 minutes to make. Reasoning & what you can expect Life has been crazy these past few days, we've been involved with a major ...
Eating tour in New York
Last weekend we took a quick trip to New York City, we had planned it for a long time and it finally happened. For Alicia, it was a dream realized that had long been deferred, dreaming of going to NYC for years and it finally happened. For me, it was research, I love what I do and the food I cook, Fusion dishes speak to my creativity and command attention, but they are based on a foundation of really good food. So with the help of a good friend and longtime local to the city, we went to some of ...
Thai Coconut Risotto
Premise: 8/17/17 I'm in the Hospital right now writing this. Lemme explain! My girlfriend's dad is on his 4th round of Chemotherapy, and as he's getting his infusion, I'm here thinking about the Coconut shrimp he's eating. Crunchy coconut flakes, Bird's Eye Chili, big jumbo shrimp, and coconut cream. A Thai mixture of sweet, spicy, and shrimpy lusciousness. All I can think about is how good those shrimp would go with Risotto. Not just any risotto, THAI Coconut Risotto!! I've never had it. ...