Maryland Crabcake Tostadas

Sometimes, my son is hungry and I need to make him some food fast! He is a hungry teenager who is 15 years old.

This was simple but oh so divine!

I smeared the bottom of the tortilla with four cheese rosa sauce,smeared maryland crabcakes on top,added plum tomatoes,parsley,Cheddar cheese,Monterey Jack cheese,Queso Quesadilla and Asadero cheese.

I popped them in the oven at 350 degrees (pre-heated), and baked them until the cheese melted,and it was crispy!. ☺

Maryland Crabcake Tostadas…cut them in 4 pieces. They are great as an appetizer or for any gathering!

Chef Chichi

 

 

Shrimps & Proscuitto tossed with Rice Noodles

Honestly, I need to make more time to get on my site. I have been trying to find myself again ever since my mom passed away. I think I am discovering many things now. Tonight,I had tiger shrimps on hand,some proscuitto,and roma tomatoes. I wanted something light..

I seasoned my shrimps with garlic and herbs and sauteed them in some EVOO.

I then added proscuitto to get crispy together with garlic,diced shallots,and diced roma tomatoes…I then brought back the shrimp to the pot and stirred it together with some fresh cilantro,lemon,and chardonnay.

I boiled hot water and let the rice noodles stand for 8-10 minutes in the water. I drained the noodles and combined it all.

It was superb and quite simple really. Don’t complicate it,keep it simple. 🙂

Chef Chichi

Hogfish Filet + Jasmine Rice+ Side of Black Beans

Good day my friends!

I made this dish a couple of days ago because I was truly craving some fresh seafood. Sometimes I love to go out and have it…but I love to make it myself. I dredged the filets in a breading I love ..(Louisiana Fish Fry). I seasoned them with tropical seasonings prior to breading them. Fry the filets until golden brown and squeeze some lime juice on them. I made my favorite jasmine rice with lime…and homemade black beans. This is simple…quick…and one of my favorite dishes to eat.

I am reminded of the times my father used to take me to Bahamas Restaurant…He got me addicted to fresh oysters and conch fritters! Frituritas de cobo y una bandeja con hielo y ostiones! To this day I still eat it…thanks dad…for letting me explore so many things with you.

Frituritas de Cobo

Bandeja de Ostiones. Fresh Oysters over ice.

If my father was alive…I know he would be proud of how far I have come in my life. I miss you dad.

Go make some Pez Perro and have ostiones while you are at it!

Chef Chichi

 

 

 

 

 

 

Un poco Tropical 🌺

Corvina Filet +peach-pear-pineapple salsa over coconut rice

Happy Labor Day weekend to everyone! It has been raining all weekend long.

I have been quite busy in the kitchen these past few weeks,and to be honest,I have not taken a moment to share a few of my creations. I apologize for that.

This dish right here is quite refreshing and simple. I have grilled corvina with a colorful salsa tossed with peaches,pineapple, and pears. I love some heat,so I diced half of a small jalapeño for the extra kick. To finish it off, I served it with coconut rice. A bit tropical,but I loved it! Stay tuned,I am going to be posting a few more. 😊

With love,

Chef C

Wild Salmon👌

I made this a few days ago.

My nights become busy at times, and truly, I  do not have time to post my creations. Buttttt I am here once again. Don’t you think it is a beautiful thing to inspire? 🙂

On this evening, I came up with grilled wild salmon, organic couscous,and baby Bella mushrooms with Marsala sauce. Salmon has plenty of Omega-3,and is quite filling. Once it is plated, I squeezed some lemon right on top. Just because- ©I felt like it. Get in the kitchen and get to cooking! 🙌😎

Chef Chichi

Wild Salmon over organic couscous + baby Bella mushrooms + Marsala

Snapper!

I recently had surgery, and although the doctor told me to relax and take it easy, I couldn’t. Cooking is my therapy, and it makes me content. On this day, I decided to make snapper filet with garlic, lemon, fennel, and artisan onions. I layed it over a bed of thyme infused farro, topped with fresh mango salsa.

Life is good. 🙂

Chef Chichi

  Snapper Filet over thyme infused Farro with fresh mango salsa

The Mother Sauces of Thailand

Shrimp Pad Thai

One of my favorite dishes from Thailand! Shrimp Pad Thai!

If you want to learn a bit more about the mother sauces of Thailand…click on the link below…and read on! 🙂

http://luckypeach.com/the-mother-sauces-of-thailand/

Chef Chichi

Ceviche De Ponce

Ceviche De Ponce

This will always be a reminder of my father. It was one of his favorites. I remember asking him to give me his recipe a few months before he passed away.

This delicious “Ceviche De Ponce”  which I have re-created in his honor is full of lime,onions,cilantro,red snapper,habanero,and secret ingredients that will always remain a secret. .right Dad?

Enjoy!

Chef Chichi