|
|
Mambo Mixers
 Category |
: Food and Drink |
 Times Read |
: 119 |
 Date |
: 31 January 2008 09:26 |
If you like to entertain but would really like to spice it up next time, this is the book for you. Created by Arlen Gargagliano, author of three Latin style and entertaining books, contains the best of the bars and parties in one compact package.Not just a collection of luscious drinks, alsoincludes recipes for "tapas" snacks and side dishes which willmake your Latino experience complete. Categories include:Champagne Drinks; Classics & Variations; Martini-Like Cocktails;Mixed Drinks & Coolers; Sangrias, Punches & Fruit-FilledCocktails; Coffee & Dessert Drinks.The recipes themselves are clear and concise, many including afull colour picture that looks so good you feel you could reachin an take a sip. Each recipe includes an introduction whichhelps set the stage or suggests suitable accompaniment.All in all this is a must have for anyone planning a get-togetherwith a Latin American theme or for anyone who would like to add akick to their home bar.Enjoy this mixer and tapa combination:Kiwi CaipirinhaDuring a visit to Sao Paulo, my dear friend, Elizabeth,introduced to me the kiwi caipirinha, which is a relativelyrecent version of the traditional lime classic. Clean-tasting andrefreshing, this exotic cocktail is great anywhere and at anytime of year. After you and your guests are done sipping, you maywant to offer spoons so you can eat the remaining kiwi!Serves 1 1 kiwi, peeled and quartered, plus 1 slice for garnish 1 teaspoon superfine sugar, or to taste 2 ounces cachaca Ice cubes Place the kiwi and sugar in a tall bar glass. Use a pestle or theend of a wooden spoon to mash the kiwi and sugar together. Addthe cachaca and stir. Add ice, cover, and shake. Pour into aglass, garnish with the kiwi slice, and serve immediately.Brazilian Cheese PuffsMy two children, Sofia and Wes, couldnt get enough of these whenwe visited Brazil. The best Brazilian cheese puffs - pao dequeijo - are supposedly made in the state of Minas Gerais, but wefound delicious ones along the coast in the state of Sao Paulo,thanks to our friend, Elizabeth, and her family. Warm and soft onthe outside and cheesy in the center, these snacks are addictive.You can prepare them ahead of time, then bake them just prior toyour guests arrival. Theyre best served straight from the oven,with caipirinhas - or any fruit drink.Makes about 6 dozen small cheese puffs 1/2 cup canola oil 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup milk 2 cups tapioca starch (available at Latin markets) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 1/2 cups grated Sardo (Argentine Parmesan) or any Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a medium saucepan, combine the oil,water, and mild and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, pour the starchinto a large bowl. When the liquid has boiled, add it to thestarch and mix well. Let it rest for about 15 minutes. Then stirin the eggs and the cheese.For into medium-size balls (about the circumference of a halfdollar) and place them an inch apart on lightly greased orparchment paper - covered sheet pans. (At this point, you cancover and refrigerate them - even up to a day in advance - andthen prepare them as your guests arrive.) Bake on the top rack ofthe oven until the tops start to brown. 15 to 20 minutes. Serveimmediately. You can keep any remaining (if you have any left!)cheese puffs in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat,wrapped in a paper towel, for about 15 seconds in the microwave. About the Author Chris WebAdmin is Owner and WebAdmin of The 1001Recipes2Send.comRecipes Database. Become a member to recieve the weeklynewsletter alert: http://www.1001Recipes2Send.comDownload FREE eBooks at: http://www.1001Recipes2Send.com/Free |
|
Food and Drink |
Most Popular Articles |
|
|
|
Random Article 1 |
Random Article 2 |
- Mrs. Butters Secret Key Lime Pie Recipe
by: Dr. Larry Winebrenner "Frozen Key Lime Pie recipe?" Fern Butters asked. "Child, Ill take that secret with me to the grave." Fern Butters frozen key lime pie was legend. Every time President Harry S Truman went through Islamorada on Upper Matecumbe Key on his way to the "Little
|
- Helens Homemade Sheperds Pie
by: Helen Porter Shepherds pie (or cottage pie it should more properly be called - real shepherds pie is made with lamb!) is one of the all-time favorite comfort foods. On a cold winters night, nothing is as welcome as a big plate of well made shepherds pie, with some crusty bread - o
|
Random Article 3 |
Random Article 4 |
- 4 Problems You Can Cure With Food
by: Alicia Caldelas Here are 4 problems that you can cure with food (but, not by eating it). 1) Disinfect a Wound Pour a dab of honey on a cut before covering it with a bandage. Honey has powerful anti-bacterial properties. One New Zealand study found that honey was capable of
|
- Gourmet Centerpieces
by: Celebrating-Christmas.com A Holiday Dinner Party or for that matter, any Dinner party, calls for some creative ideas for table centerpieces. An elegant centerpiece is as important a part of your dinner table, as the rest of the table decoration, serveware or even the food itself!
|
|