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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Garnishing Spanish cuisine | 2/10/2012 | Billy Mo |
| Q: I am in Culinary school, and I have to do a report on the history of Garnishing. I have to pick a ... A: Loni, Here are some links that may prove useful to your research.. Buena suerte! (The image I ... | ||
| paella | 1/31/2012 | Teri Davis Newman |
| Q: I am trying to master my paella dish. So I bought Calrose white rice and the package says 2 parts ... A: You are correct, risotto does not need to be covered as it's basically a savory rice pudding. ... | ||
| paella | 1/31/2012 | Billy Mo |
| Q: I am trying to master my paella dish. So I bought Calrose white rice and the package says 2 parts ... A: Rice can be challenging depending on the type of rice and the cooking method. The best case ... | ||
| tripas | 7/2/2011 | Billy Mo |
| Q: I have tasted some very crispy, not burned but toasted just right tripas in San Antonio and even ... A: The key may be in using bacon fat or lard. 1 pound fresh tripe, cooked 1 cup all-purpose flour ... | ||
| pastelitos | 2/12/2011 | Billy Mo |
| Q: need a good pastelitos recipe made with beef think you A: Pasteles and empanadas are very close. Here's a recipe for each. Salud! Empanadas Ingredients: ... | ||
| beans liquid | 2/5/2011 | Billy Mo |
| Q: What about the liquid that is found in cans of cooked black beans? Should it be used in cooking ... A: The liquid from canned beans is normally drained as it will cloud a soup or change the texture and ... | ||
| Plantain tortillas | 12/26/2010 | Billy Mo |
| Q: i am wondering how I would make a tortilla out of plantains. I do not want to fry them, but give ... A: I have two for you.. I hope you enjoy them. Traditional corn tortillas are a Mexican staple but ... | ||
| PASTELES | 6/15/2010 | Billy Mo |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A RECIPE FOR PASTELES...HOWEVER ALL THE RECIPES SHPW TAMALES OR ... A: Makes about 12 to 15 pasteles, enough for 6 to 8 people Masa (dough) Green bananas, peeled and ... | ||
| Experience as a chef | 12/2/2009 | Teri Davis Newman |
| Q: I'm currently a senior in high school. Ill be attending the Art Institute. How would you describe ... A: It's very very hard work for minimum wage and unless you are VERY VERY good, you will be spending ... | ||
| Pasteles | 12/1/2009 | Billy Mo |
| Q: About how many calories are in one Pasteles? A: The amount of calories will depend on the recipe used. There are ways of lowering fat and calories. ... | ||
| chile peppers | 9/24/2009 | Billy Mo |
| Q: I'm trying to make salsa for the first time. I chopped the peppers and now I'm looking for the ... A: Belle, The most effective way is to use household bleach diluted one part bleach to five parts ... | ||
| White Cheese dip | 6/18/2009 | Billy Mo |
| Q: would it? It doesn't seem like it has beans in it. The dip is just white with what looks like green ... A: Sorry for the delay..busy day! : ) Anyway, what you are looking for is a recipe for Queso Fundido. ... | ||
| White Cheese Dip | 6/18/2009 | Billy Mo |
| Q: Any help would be appreciated. A: Tracey, I thought you might like these too.. TORTILLA CHIPS corn tortillas salt vegetable oil for ... | ||
| Tortillas | 5/12/2009 | Teri Davis Newman |
| Q: I am trying to find out what the ingredients for Tortillas are. I have seen an American recipe but ... A: Masa is corn flour sold under the name Masa Harina and you can find it in any Spainish grocery. ... | ||
| Churros | 4/22/2009 | Teri Davis Newman |
| Q: Ok, I had a spanish test that said churros are a modern tradition of spain. I anwsered "true" and my ... A: Just because a tradition is ancient doesn't mean it's not still practiced. Aspirin is one of the ... | ||
| Chilean recipe - Pastel de Choclo | 3/27/2009 | Teri Davis Newman |
| Q: I am giving a recipe for Pastel de Choclo to my Spanish class students. It is written in Spanish ... A: I'm astonished that you don't know the Spanish words for common spices when you are allegedly ... | ||
| sofrito | 1/2/2009 | Billy Mo |
| Q: We tried the following Sofrito Rice recipe, but we feel it failed because it needed almost an extra ... A: In my experience brown rice will not properly absorb enough water after it has been exposed to oil. ... | ||
| sofrito | 1/2/2009 | Billy Mo |
| Q: We tried the following Sofrito Rice recipe, but we feel it failed because it needed almost an extra ... A: It seems odd that it took so long.. Sometimes it just depends on the rice grain. Many people have ... | ||
| cake | 8/21/2008 | Billy Mo |
| Q: On my daughter's 1st birthday we celebrated it in Veracruz, Mexico with her grandmother, she had her ... A: Stacie, Though I am not sure of the exact cake you wrote of, I imagine it was cornmeal cake she ... | ||
| Empanadas | 6/22/2008 | Billy Mo |
| Q: Where can I find frozen empanada de yuca? I am looking for the already made disk. I hope you can ... A: Many larger grocery stores carry these now in the frozen international foods section. If not, look ... | ||
| Panamanian Rice | 5/5/2008 | Teri Davis Newman |
| Q: When I was in Panama I was served a dish that consisted of catsup, tomato soup, green peppers, ... A: Here's a similar recipe: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1 teaspoon ... | ||
| receipe | 2/29/2008 | Billy Mo |
| Q: I need to have ASAP a main meal receipe in spanish by today 2/28/08 by 5:00am my time. Its for my ... A: POLLO ASADO AL LIMÓN INGREDIENTES: 4 muslos de pollo. 4 ajos 2 limones en zumo 2 cucharadas de ... | ||
| Cheese rice | 2/7/2008 | Billy Mo |
| Q: My daughter visited Bolivia and is dying to have the cheese rice she had there. I saw a recipe you ... A: Here is the English translation for you.. Bill 1 Cup of Rice 1/2 Cup of Milk 1 Cup of Cotija ... | ||
| bolivian foods | 11/18/2007 | Billy Mo |
| Q: Billy, Looking for some bizarre Bolivian foods and restaurants in La Paz or anywhere within the ... A: Chris, Bolivian cuisine is dominated by meat dishes, accompanied by rice, potatoes and shredded ... | ||
| Santa Cruz food | 11/7/2007 | Billy Mo |
| Q: I'm trying to find recipe for Arroz con Pollo from Santa Cruz and Majadito like from Rodizio ... A: Hola Adela, I hope this is what you are looking for ; ) Buen Provecho Majadito (Serves 4) ... | ||
| recipes for tripas de leche | 10/21/2007 | Billy Mo |
| Q: I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PREPARE AND DIFFERENT RECIPES FOR TRIPAS DE LECHE. CAN YOU HELP? A: Tripas de leche are bovine milk glands. They look like intestines. Probably available in your local ... | ||
| Spanish deserts | 10/13/2007 | Billy Mo |
| Q: I need to make two Spanish deserts for my GCSE exam. Can you recommend a couple of easy options. ... A: Yes I can give you a few to choose from. All delicious & easy. Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz Con ... | ||
| Stove Grilled Tripas | 10/9/2007 | Billy Mo |
| Q: I have A question for you if I May. I a Hispanic friend of mine took me to a restaurant that sold ... A: The recipe you mentioned, sounds like a local one but you can easily use those ingredients here. ... | ||
| Bolivian Rice with Cheese | 9/1/2007 | Billy Mo |
| Q: We have an exchange student from Santa Cruz, Bolivia living with us this year. He has expressed a ... A: Toni, Quesillo is too moist. The cheese you need is queso seco (dry cheese) or also called Cotija ... | ||
| Bolivian cakes | 8/30/2007 | Billy Mo |
| Q: I have heard about a sponge type cake that has layers of fruit and creme and the cake layers are ... A: There are many cakes from the region, here are a couple for you to try. The first one is probably ... | ||
| Gorditas | 8/27/2007 | Billy Mo |
| Q: 86 yr old Marine--when wife lets me in kitchen---have made some 6 batches of gorditas---finally ... A: and fellow serviceman.. Here's the solution.. I N G R E D I E N T S For Gorditas: 1 1/2 oz ancho ... | ||
| Bolivian receipes | 8/27/2007 | Billy Mo |
| Q: My church is doing a Bolivian missions project. We will be decorating the room with a Bolivian ... A: Bolivia has a diversity of geographical zones with varied climate, culture and food. Bolivian ... | ||
| Pasteles, again | 7/2/2007 | Billy Mo |
| Q: I had pasteles that tasted like a tamale, but not. It was not made with green bananas or plantains. ... A: I think what you may have had was empanadas, which are very close to pasteles. Here's a recipe for ... | ||
| Tripas | 6/17/2007 | Billy Mo |
| Q: How do you cook tripas de leche? A: Tripas, in Mexican cuisine are small intestines of farm animals that have been cleaned, boiled and ... | ||
| recipes for the actual wrap tortillas | 5/30/2007 | Billy Mo |
| Q: I am trying to find recipe(s)for flavored tortillas used in wraps. All I have been able to find is ... A: Here are a few ideas for you. I think you'll be able to easily adapt one of these to your liking. ... | ||
| spanish class | 11/15/2006 | Billy Mo |
| Q: i also have some problems with looking for recipes for my class. I want to cook a savory chilean ... A: CHILEAN cuisine is really a mixed pot of cuisines of the native Indian, the Spanish, the French, the ... | ||
| hispanic cuisine | 11/7/2006 | Billy Mo |
| Q: can you get back to me ASAP because its due tomorrow thank you Philip! A: Flan, pronounced [FLAHN] is commonly used as a term to describe the Spanish, Portuguese or Mexican ... | ||
| pasteles | 10/17/2006 | Billy Mo |
| Q: where can i find in orlando florida the machine of food processor to make the mass to make pasteles? A: HomeDepot 6130 East Colonial, Orlando, FL Linens 'n Things 2544 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL ... | ||
| equipment | 10/3/2006 | Billy Mo |
| Q: what equipment is used in spanish resturants such as pans and ovens and also what are the most ... A: While eating habits and hours are more or less uniform throughout Spain, the cooking can be quite ... | ||
| Panamanian Rice | 9/5/2006 | Billy Mo |
| Q: Do you have a recipe for panamanian rice....I had it a party over the weekend...yellow rice with ... A: Arroz con pollo is a universal dish that spans most all Latin cultures..and even a few Asian. While ... | ||
Spanish & Hispanic Cuisine
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Billy Mo
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Expertise
all kinds of ethnic cooking. I have traveled to many countries and have learned to cook many different kinds of food. If you need a recipe most likely I have it...
Experience
I taught myself Spanish and I've travelled all over Central America learning local dishes and recipes.
Education/Credentials
Independent study
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