Esta es una receta sencilla para hacer un enrollado de calabaza o como le decimos brazo gitano. This is a very easy recipe for a pumpkin roll which in Spanish is also called “Gypsy Arm
Recipes
Recipes I create or recreate.
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Recetas que me creo o que reinvento.
Salsa de Rabano Picante * Horseradish Sauce
These past few years I have realized how serious some folks take their horseradish. Â J and his dad both expect horseradish in their sandwiches and trust me, if a restaurant offers a Reuben or a burger, they better have horseradish or they won’t dine in there. I became more acquainted with fresh horseradish through Chef […]
Salted Caramel Corn -Cupcakes- de Maiz y Caramelo
It feels rather odd to say goodbye to summer having the weather still around 90 degrees, but let’s face it, DC’s weather can change overnight. Today everyone talks about how summer isn’t over yet, but they are demanding all-the-things pumpkin flavored and there are already scarves everywhere you go (I ALWAYS wear scarves, love them). […]
Panamanian Mondongo
 I asked my mum to write a few Panamanian recipes and she’s having a blast making all these dishes for my blog.  This time she shares her recipe for “Mondongo”, a favorite among my family.  I was never a big fan of Mondongo and it wasn’t only because of its texture (y’all know I’ve […]
Chicheme-Sweet Corn Panamanian Drink
I can’t imagine a better drink to enjoy that is both refreshing and filling at the same time like Chicheme is.  When my mom makes Chicheme  she makes more than plenty but it never lasts more than one day in the fridge.  This recipe is very easy and versatile; every time I prepare it I […]
Mom's Savory-Sweet Plantain Pie / Pastel de Platano
My mom baked this pie back in Panama a few days ago and wrote the recipe for me to share with all of you.  I might try a mushroom version of this recipe on Thanksgiving and will update with some pictures! My Mom’s Recipe Ingredients 6 Yellow Plantains 2 Cups of cheese, shredded (provolone, pressed queso […]
Recipe: Panamanian Corn Tortillas
A good tortilla can be eaten on its own as it should taste like pure corn and a touch of queso fresco.
Coconut-Raspadura Caramel Popcorn w/ Cashews
Quick Recipe! I prefer my popcorn warm and if you do too have your caramel ready before you prepare the popcorn. Â I must add: that this caramel is a bit wet so be prepared to get sticky sweet and salty fingers! Ingredients: 4-5 Cups of Popped Popcorn 1/3 Cup of some tasty fat […]
Chicha de Avena / Oats Juice
Oats Juice / Chicha de Avena Follow this recipe and others Wellness Weekend by Ricki Heller (click here) This is a refreshing and healthy drink for hot summer days.  It’s  great for breakfast, or as a dessert depending on the spices and amount of sweetness you add to it.  When I was in high school I […]
Apple Peach Turnover / Panuelo de Melocoton y Manzana
 Baked Turnovers / Pañuelos Horneados (receta en español al final) This recipe is pretty easy to make and the beauty of using puff pastry is that it is pretty versatile, as you can use it to make desserts or to bake savory dishes. After I baked the turnovers, I used the extra sheet to […]