I am a foodie. I love different flavors, so when my husband arrived to the United States, I was excited to share with him all the flavors of California. He didn't like my food at first. I tried recipe after recipe for him, and night after night the response was mediocre at best. I soon tired of cooking food that went to waste because he didn't like it. I stopped cooking and I love to cook. But cooking is no fun when there isn't any enjoyment when it is eaten. After about 3 years of marriage, he began to experiment with food. He started trying different items and became willing to eat things he had never eaten. AND, he started to like food. Yay- and with that, I started to cook again. Now, he always asks me, "When did you learn to cook?" As if this is a new thing for me. My answer- "It isn't when did I learn to cook, it is when did you learn to eat?" This blog is a collection of recipes that I have created. I make new things all the time, but I don't write anything down and then I either forget that I made it, or I forget how to make it. I don't know if anyone is out there that will read this- but if you do, I hope you enjoy trying my recipes. Buen Provecho!

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Chicken Croquettes

Croquettes are a Cuban staple for appetizers. They make a good snack, and are really yummy in a Cuban Sandwich!!
2 cups heated milk
1 cup Wonder flour
2 Cups chicken (I use a good quality lunch meat)
1/2 stick butter
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Juice of 1/2 a lime
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
onion powder
garlic powder
parsley flakes
bread crumbs
egg

finely slice the chicken.
Heat the milk with the seasonings. Remove from the pot and set aside. Melt the butter slowly so as not to burn. Add some of the flour to make a rue. Add the milk and stir out any lumps. Slowly add the rest of the flour so as to prevent lumps. Add the lime juice and chicken and stir over low heat for a couple of minutes. Overcooking will result in the mixture being too pasty. Remove from heat and let cool. When it reaches room temperature place in the freezer until cold.
Beat 2 eggs in a bowl. Pour bread crumbs onto a plate. When the mixture is really cold, shape into tube shapes, dip in egg, and roll in the bread crumbs.
Fry them in hot oil until golden brown. Make sure that the oil is hot so the croquettes don't get mushy.