Skip to Recipe Tamales, depending on their country of origin, come in many shapes and sizes. Despite this, the basic idea is the same. You get yourself some masa, your filling of choice, then wrap it up in a leaf and boil or steam it. Several hours later, you’ve got yourself a packet of deliciousness.
Coral Gables Restaurant Week brought me to Angelique Euro Cafe for their three course lunch. When I arrived, I was somewhat disappointed to discover that we would be seated outside, as there was a baby shower taking up the interior of the restaurant. I was told that this happens quite often. I guess this place is
Despite the name, Coral Gables Restaurant Week was a 3 week long affair. During this time, restaurants located in Coral Gables offered discounted 3-course meals. This basically translates to “go out and eat at places that you would normally be unable to afford.” And, that is exactly what I did.
If you have never had risotto, then shame on you. If you have no idea what risotto even is, then shame on you even more. This Italian dish is essentially creamy rice, and is usually served as a first course or main dish, although it can also be a side dish. Unlike conventional rice cooking
One upon a time, a molten chocolate cake or chocolate lava cake was classy ending to a fancy meal. Then, it started cropping up at chains like Red Lobster, Chili’s, and Applebee’s. And, when you can get a dessert at a place where a group of servers will sing to you on your birthday while
Skip to Recipe I don’t know how many people would actually think of mac and cheese when they think of gourmet food. Mac and cheese, to me, was always a comfort food or cookout/BBQ staple. So, when I first saw lobster mac and cheese on the menu at Capital Grille, I knew I had to try
Burger Battle is easily one of the annual food events that I look forward to the most. And, why not? You basically get to walk around, sampling burgers from numerous restaurants competing for the title of “Best Burger”, and then vote for your favorite. And, as if that wasn’t enough, there is also a French
Ah, the French macaron. Having a general aversion to eggs, I ignored these meringue-based cookies for quite some time. Then, a few years ago, I came across a French bakery at a chocolate festival that was giving out samples. I tried their coffee macaron, and my life was never the same again. I have tried
It has probably been at least 2 years since I saw the episode of Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” in which Guy Fieri gushes about the mofongo at Benny’s Seafood in Miami, FL and decided that I MUST try it out. Yes, it took me a while. If it wasn’t because I
Skip to Recipe Flan, or creme caramel, is one of those things that you either love or hate. I didn’t like it at first, but then grew to love it. I have a soft spot for custard-based desserts, so it’s right up my alley. The premise is simple. Fill the bottom of a ramekin with