Casa Vanessa

This week we go from Casa de Vanessa to Chez Nina...   Nina had the pleasure of collaborating on Vanessa's culinary adventure recently, and they enjoyed a dinner of pear/ham/arugula appetizers, pizza made from scratch, and salad. For the appetizers, take two pears and cut each of them into 8 wedges.  In a large bowl, toss the pears wedges with 2 teaspoons (about 2 squeezes) of fresh lemon juice.  Layer a slice of pear, an arugula leaf, and a small piece of blue cheese onto a piece of prosciutto, and roll the prosciutto around the pear-arugula-cheese.  You can also use melon, peaches, and cantaloupe as a substitute for the pears.  The end product should look something like this: The first step in making the pizza is to prepare the crust.  You can either use a readymade one or make your own.  Here is a link to a simple pizza crust recipe:  http:// thepioneerwoman.com/tasty- kitchen/recipes/main-courses/ basic-pizza-crust/ . Put the crust in the ...

Hi all, I had been craving my gramma's picadillo so I e-mailed her for the recipe.  Her response (below) was interesting but it got me Picadillo.  Picadillo is a traditional dish in many Latin American countries. It is usually with beef, tomatoes, and other ingredients that vary by region.  Cubans, however, make it with pork. It is typically served with rice and tortillas. The name comes from the Spanish word "picar," which means "to mince" or "to chop". From the horse's mouth: Se pone a cocer la carne Puede ser arriachera o lomo ( te recomiendo arriachera ) Se pone a cocer con un pedazo de cebolla y 2 dientes de ajo, se le saca despues la cebolla y el ajo, se pone a desebrar. Luego se pone a cocer chile rojo california "seco" ancho y se muele en la licuadora y lo cuelas en el colador. Despues cortas la cebolla por mitad y cortas julianas (como lunas que se desgajan) las apartas despues cortas tomatillo tambien como la cebolla ...

Today is one of those days when I need an outlet; a conduit for expression to liberate this energy.  So I create this blog to share. To share what has begun to bring me great joy, pleasure, and relaxation. Cooking is starting to become my therapy and my hobby. I want to share my adventures in the kitchen with you. Here are some pictures of what I've been cooking recently.  Preparing Pozole: Chile and Hominy Breaded fish for tacos & coctel de camaron. Grilled Salmon Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas Chilaquiles for breakfast Fajita style shrimp and Mexican rice Fish tacos, fries, and white rice with chinese green stuff My goal is to post the recipes to these and other delicious dishes here. Please make your requests. I take great pleasure in cooking. Good night.