This is a little backdated post from the spread we prepared for a work, Superbowl themed fiesta. I share picture ideas in case you want to try something a little off the beaten path, but super easy at your next get together. This menu cost around $75 & fed 12-16 people. I made my dad's fresh salsa which is really the topping for everything you see and the star of the show based on people's reactions! The last time I made it, I had a certain mischevious friend in the kitchen with me, and made the griveous mistake of grazing my face after handling the salsa's habaneros. My nostrils burned and melted and I'm pretty sure I never looked as unattractive, with desperate wide open nose orifices that cried for help. To speed up this story she googles my dilemma and expels large quantities of cure after homemade cures. I ended up rubbing butter not just on but IN said body part according to friend's specifications & the finale was dunking my nose in a vat of milk. There are unfortunate pictures...lol This time I handled the peppers with dignity and they left me alone. Feel free to post a comment below and I'll share the recipe for which ever dish(es) you like. I'm afraid I can't spill the beans of the salsa deets or I'll have a messed up Papi on my hands but happy to share everything else. All plates passed this foodie family's taste test, with Alex and Sofia posing for pictures in between chopping and eating...sorry "tasting" they called it;) Wishing you a wonderful rest of the day, & His Peace which surpasses all understanding & sometimes comes in the form of cold milk.
Menu:
(Top Row L to R) - Chimichurri Chicken Empanadas
Lemon and Herb Chicken Drumsticks
(Middle) - Saffron Venezuelan Arepas (Baked Corn Biscuits)
Papi's Secret Recipe Salsa
Roasted Pork & Caramelized Onion Potato Salad
(Last) Guacamole & Salsa
Homemade Black Beans w/ Cilantro
Rum & Tomato Carne Asada
Chimichurri Shredded Chicken
Madre lamento tu experiencia con el habanero. welcome to the club.
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Ok friends, as requested here are a couple of the recipes from this post to try at home!
ReplyDeleteBy Popular Demand;) Arepas
Main Ingredient: Goya Masarepa or Venezuelan "harina pan", it comes in a bright yellow bag with the caricature of a woman with cloth wrapped around her head like Aunt Jemima. Products between $2 & $4. (Int'l aisle at most grocery stores)
1. Mix half the bag of masarepa (dry form) with a splash of milk. Knead with your hands as you pour hot water in half cup amounts. The mix should be lump free as it forms into a pliable but firm consistency. Add one egg, a little salt and pepper and a dab of olive oil. Mix should be well moistened with these ingredients.
2. Form mix into palm sized balls, flatten out with hands into uniform, half-inch tall by 4 inch round discs. Youtube has lots of videos on how to do this, but I recommend playing patty cake with the arepas:) Spray pan with oil, place arepas on hot pan and form a golden crust on both sides. (2 to 3 minutes on each side, medium high heat). Transfer Arepas to your oven, at 350 degrees for 10 additional minutes to cook. Turn over at the 5 minute mark
3. My favorite filling is a mix of butter and sourcream with bacon and shredded cheese but the sky is the limit. Buen Provecho! Enjoy this little piece of YUM! xoxo Claudia