One of the ways I like to show my love for others is through cooking( I’ve heard said ..What better way to a man’s heart then through his stomach)
For the past 15 years, since we started a family. Pan and I stay in for valentines. We feed the kids early and put them to bed, then at 8-830. We dress up, I mean the whole shebang, dress, heels , make-up etc.. and sit down to a 4 course homemade meal with candles and wine.
I try to come up with something new every year( I did make pumpkin ravioli twice). I like to have a starter, a main course, a side and a dessert. This year Pan chose South American food as the theme. Enjoy! Xo
Guava Mojito
1 oz rum
3 oz guava juice
1 tsp lime juice
1 oz sparkling mineral water
2-3 sprigs of mint
Arepa recipe here
Tofu Sour Cream- by Jessica Porter
1 Pound soft tofu
6 Tablespoons sunflower oil
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 Scallions white parts only
11/2-2 Tablespoons umeboshi vinegar
1/4 Teaspoon sea salt
Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor
Chimichurri sauce
1 Bunch flat leaf parsley
1 Bunch cilantro
4 Cloves garlic, minced
3/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 Cup rice wine vinegar
1 lemon wedge (juice of)
1 Tablespoon diced red onion
1 Teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
1/2 Teaspoon salt
Blend all together in a blender until smooth
Zesty Chili Sauce
1/2 Cup nayonnaise or tofu sour cream
2 Tsp lime juice
1/2 Tsp paprika
1 Tsp water
1/4 Tsp thyme
1/4 Tsp sea salt
1/4 Tsp chili powder
1 clove garlic minced
Blend all together.
1 Large jicama sliced into chunks
1 Cucumber sliced into thin half moons
Juice of 2 limes
1 Cup chopped cilantro
sea salt to taste
Stir all together and serve chilled
Quinoa With Black Beans, Yucca And Collard Greens
Quinoa With Black Beans
1 Tsp sesame oil
6 Pounds whole yucca , peeled and cut into 2-inch sections
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Small red onions, sliced into thin rings
6 Cloves garlic, finely minced
Collard Greens
Any green recipe will do ! Recipes
Mango Sorbet With Fried Plantain
Mango Sorbet
4 Mangos, cubed
3 Tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup water or apple juice
puree until smooth, place in a ice cream maker and freeze
Fried Plantains
2 Cups vegetable or sunflower oil
3 plantains, peeled and sliced thin
Heat the oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Place a few plantain slices in the oil, and cook until lightly golden in color, about three minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining slices.