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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Garnishing Spanish cuisine | 2/10/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Pasteles | 12/1/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Q: Any help would be appreciated. A: Tracey, I thought you might like these too.. TORTILLA CHIPS corn tortillas salt vegetable oil for ... | |
| sofrito | 1/2/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| receipe | 2/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Pasteles | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: I have the written recipe, but this one had pictures - after the picture that shows setting the ... A: Oh yes I see the photos are missing there.. Unfortunately, that would be because the site was not ... | |
| Spanish cookery | 8/28/2006 |
| Q: i would like to know what spanish chef's or restaurant owners in Spain use to, first, accompany ... A: Spanish Cuisine is based upon what region you are in.. You can find a great difference among the ... | |
| Pasteles | 8/11/2006 |
| Q: I brought up a pasteles recipe on my job, but it would not print the pictures showing you each step ... A: http://www.geocities.com/heartland/5217/pasteles.htm?200611 Pasteles is part of being Puerto Rican. ... | |
| soup | 12/24/2005 |
| Q: Great--thanks Bill. I tried the potato chunk with a little bit of sugar and it seemed to be a little ... A: What you projected would be fine. Another thing you can do, if it is a chicken broth based soup, is ... | |
| soup | 12/24/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if there was any way to remove the sodium-salt from soup after it's cooked. My ... A: Saltiness will not diminish with age or refrigeration, it can only be remedied by adding something ... | |
| Argentinian cooking | 10/23/2005 |
| Q: I'm doing a project on Argentina for my spanish class. I would like to bring in something that ... A: Alyson, Although Argentina is outside my area of specialty, here is some info that may help. ... | |
| Cooking in an aluminum skillet | 8/13/2005 |
| Q: I'm afraid of teflon and have bought a commercial aluminum fry pan. My eggs stuck pretty hard this ... A: Have you season the pan yet?? What Oil to Use I recommend Peanut Oil, because it has a very high ... | |
| Colored Tortilla Chips | 2/10/2005 |
| Q: I hope you can help, because I am only finding dead ends on the internet. I am looking for tortilla ... A: Dan, I usually deal with the making of items people request..so I'll cover that first..in case ... | |
| Oats! | 12/7/2004 |
| Q: This might seem like a strange question, but... can you buy oat flakes in Spain? I´m an English ... A: Hola Laurence..& thanks for the challenge : ) Your flapjacks look quite good..though I would ... | |
| pastelitos | 11/28/2004 |
| Q: I am lookng for an authentic recipe for pastelitos leaning more towards Dominican tradition; if ... A: The most common misconception people have about Dominican cuisine is thinking that all Hispanic food ... | |
| SPANISH SOUPS | 10/22/2004 |
| Q: I WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAD ANY RECIPIES FOR SANCOCHO, OR ANY OTHER SPANISH SOUPS. MOSTLY PUERTO ... A: These are two of my favorite stews to make about this time of year. I usually make a large batch & ... | |
| Panamian foods | 9/3/2004 |
| Q: What are three milks cake? A: It is a delicious sponge cake which is soaked in a mixture of 3 milks after it comes out of the ... | |
| Pablo Picasso's Favorate | 7/1/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know what was Pablo Picasso's favorate dish. I'm setting up a catered event for a ... A: I've never come across a reference to a favorite food of Picasso's..but here are some dishes from ... | |
| Costa Rican hors d'oeuvres | 3/5/2004 |
| Q: I need relatively uncomplicated recipes for Costa Rican hors d'oeuvres for a surprise party I am ... A: Hey Christine, Sorry for the delay, PC problems..had to go buy a new one. Anyway, bocas are ... | |
| Costa Rica | 1/20/2004 |
| Q: Every year my school has an international showcase. Each of the students involved has a different ... A: Alicia, Yes I know your school does this every year, cuz every year I receive a few requests for ... | |
| pasteles | 3/25/2003 |
| Q: What type of meat do you use to make pasteles and what ingredients do I use? I have the idea because ... A: Bonus..*** Sofrito Ingredients: 3 large green bell peppers 2 medium red bell peppers 40 - 60 ... | |
| cheese | 2/14/2003 |
| Q: I read about quince paste (membrillo) and found some in the Hispanic section of the grocery store. A ... A: Manchego, made from rich sheep's milk, is perhaps the best known of the Spanish cheeses. Its flavor, ... | |
| spanish garnishes | 7/27/2002 |
| Q: I'm doing Yr 12 Hospitality (in Australia), and for an assignment we have to choose a culture (I ... A: .. Well, it seems you have quite a project. Here are my recommendations.. Paella, and Dulce de ... | |
| carne frite | 7/16/2002 |
| Q: i was hoping you have a recipe for carne frite(fried meat) and paella. Thankyou so much. A: I sure do... Enjoy! Buen Provecho! Carne Frita Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 ... | |
| I'm looking for a recipe | 12/1/2001 |
| Q: A friend of my mom made these Spanish fried pie type things -- it had this pastry style crust and ... A: Here's what you are looking for.. Sorry it took a bit..system problems. Let me know if there's ... | |
| Mexican | 9/19/2001 |
| Q: I have been trying to find a recipe for a cheese dip that is commonly served in Mexican restaurant ... A: I sure do. There are many variations..here are a few. Bill 2 pounds Monterey Jack cheese, grated ... | |
| What is verdologas? | 7/18/2001 |
| Q: I have a customer wanting to try out some new Spanish recipes. She gave me a list of different ... A: Hey Cath, Here are a few more details.. Purselane Other names: Portulacca oleracea, pussley, ... | |
| Ingredient | 6/11/2001 |
| Q: I have picked a recipe that calls for masa harina. I'm not familiar with this. Could you let me know ... A: Masa harina is a mix that comes in a bag, much like flour. You can find it at most any Mexican food ... | |
| Bolivia recipe | 4/29/2001 |
| Q: My daughter is doing a report on Bolivia and needs to cook something from that country. Do you have ... A: .sure I have some.. Bolivia's food is dominated by meat dishes, accompanied by rice, potatoes and ... | |
| pickled peppers | 4/26/2001 |
| Q: Am looking for recipies for pickling peppers. Am mainly interested in recipies for the following ... A: Glad to help Glenn. Glad you didn't sign it Peter Piper too..hehe Bill Chile peppers are usually ... | |
| DESSERT | 4/1/2001 |
| Q: I'M BACK I HOPE WITH THE LAST OF MY QUESTIONS, I BELIEVE YOU CAN FIND THIS ONE FOR ME. I SAW A ... A: Chocolate Flan Smooth and rich, with a slightly bitter caramel taste, this flan in a ring is a ... | |
| flavored tortilla wrappers | 4/1/2001 |
| Q: I am trying to find recipe(s)for flavored tortillas used in wraps. All I have been able to find is ... A: Sure I can help.. CHILE BLACK PEPPER TORTILLAS This produces an earthy-flavored burnished red ... | |
| Recipes | 3/29/2001 |
| Q: I love to eat out at Mexican, or Tex-Mex restaraunts...My favorite meal is the chicken chimichanga, ... A: Sure I can help. CHIMICHANGAS ============ ... | |
| DESSERTS | 3/27/2001 |
| Q: I'M BACK HOPEFULLY FOR THE LAST TIME. CAN YOU HELP ME WITH THESE 2 DESSERTS A LADY BY PENELOPE CASS ... A: Welcome back... Red Almond Sauce Categories: sauces 1/2 cup ground almonds 1 cup Onion, toasted ... | |
| Machaca | 3/27/2001 |
| Q: Do you happen to have a recipe for Machaca, which is a Mexican shredded dried beef? A: Sure Marilyn, Carne Machaca Shredded beef that has been slow cooked and used in tacos, enchiladas ... | |
| background | 3/25/2001 |
| Q: do you know where guacamole came from and how it was invented?if you do please get back to me soon ... A: Hola Marisol, Avocados or alligator pears are thought to have originated in Mexico, and their seeds ... | |
| food project | 3/23/2001 |
| Q: I am doing a project on spanish food and I was wondering if you could supply me with a few easy ... A: Hey Chris, No problem.... Spanish Rice Just five minutes of preparation time for homemade Spanish ... | |
| SPAIN CUISINE | 3/22/2001 |
| Q: BILL MO I'M BACK WITH ANOTHER QUESTION, CAN YOU HELP WITH THIS RECIPE CALLED YEMAS/ CANDIED ... A: Welcome back Annette, here ya go + a bonus... Yemas Ingredients 4 egg yolks 1 cup butter ... | |
| Nacho chips | 3/16/2001 |
| Q: I would like to learn how to make nacho chips, can you help? By the way, what is the difference ... A: Carlos, There is no difference between the two, except that other condiments go with the tortilla ... | |
| recipe | 3/13/2001 |
| Q: I need a recipe for camarones a la diabla. A: Camarones a la Diabla Ingredients: 3 lbs. of shrimp, cleaned and deveined 1/2 onion thinly sliced ... | |
| Traditional Spanish food | 2/25/2001 |
| Q: I live in Ireland and am a student studying Spanish for A level. In may I have to do a presentation ... A: Sure I do..here ya go. http://www.bpe.com/food/ethnic_cusine/spain.htm ... | |
| bacalao | 2/12/2001 |
| Q: I hope you can help me find a dish my grandpa use to make, when I was little. I wish i could ask him ... A: Bacalao has been around a long time and is used in many countries. This is one of the easiest. I ... | |
| recipe needed for tripas | 1/4/2001 |
| Q: My grandmother used to make "tripas" or "tripas de leche". They were intestines that were either ... A: Here's what I hope you were looking for.. Let me know if there is anything else I can help you ... | |
| Chilean Food | 10/16/2000 |
| Q: I am doing a project on Chilean foods and in need of Chilean recipes (origin from Chile)- any and ... A: Hey Amy...no problem.....Bill Papas con pollo--Chilean casserole Chicken-Potato Casserole 2 lbs. ... | |
| gazpacho andaluz | 10/15/2000 |
| Q: I`ve been to Spain last month, and I went crazy about gazpacho andaluz. One of the reasons is that ... A: I was helping a friend of mine and thought you might like these... Bill Vegetable Minestrone Makes ... | |
| Costa Rican recipes | 5/22/2000 |
| Q: We have travelled to Costa Rica on nature trips and are interested in finding some traditional ... A: I have been to Costa Rica many times myself..I love it there. Your party sounds like fun. ... | |
| Taco Recipe | 4/4/2000 |
| Q: I was in California in 1997. I went to this taco truck in the downtown of Fresno, CA. I found it ... A: Hey Tim..Generally, the secret to authentic tacos is the slow process of cooking and seasoning the ... | |
| sauerkraut - polish style? | 3/12/2000 |
| Q: You mentioned you have ethnic recipies of all kinds. My mother used to make sauerkraut somehow ... A: Claire, I hope this helps... On Lenten days, sauerkraut was eaten raw, prepared with flax oil and ... | |
| sofrito | 3/12/2000 |
| Q: i would like a recipe for sofrito.....a puerto rican staple. A: Green Sofrito 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 very small onion 1 bunch of scallions finely chopped (1/2 ... | |
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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