IMUSA and George Duran, new host of “Ultimate Cake Off” on TLC, shows us a new, refreshing and tropical recipe using an IMUSA non-stick griddle.
IMUSA’s double burner non-stick griddle has a large cooking surface that allows you to cook up pancakes, tortillas, vegetables and meat for the whole family at once!
Video in Spanish:
Having grown up in Venezuela, some of my most treasured culinary memories center around one of the most indispensable items in a Latin kitchen: the caldero. The caldero is the ideal pot for everything from soup to stew to rice and beans. A really good caldero is worth its weight in gold—which is why so many families pass theirs down for generations. IMUSA knows this well, setting the standard for quality and durability—so I jumped at the chance to develop a simple, delicious rice and beans recipe to get you started on your fabulous caldero career.
Calderos come in several sizes and styles, and IMUSA graciously sent me more than ten different options with which to experiment. The traditionalist in me gravitated toward the cast aluminum, which “seasons” with use (like a cast iron skillet), while the realist in me opted for the largest size—because I never lack for friends willing to drop by to taste-test (translation: gorge on) one of my Latin-inspired concoctions.
After a recent trip to the Caribbean I fell in love with one of the tastiest local culinary customs: rice and beans made with coconut milk. Each sweet, silky bite of that rice is pure heaven in my mouth. But I, for one, just can’t imagine eternity without my beloved bacon. So I set out to marry these two flavors—and the results were astonishingly good!
IMUSA and Food Network’s George Duran show you how to create his delicious Pumpkin Pie Tamales using IMUSA cookware – including the famous IMUSA Tamalera.
For complete ingredient list and preparation please visit: http://www.imusausa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110&Itemid=21
Piña Coladas: They’re not just for breakfast anymore!
Hold on, scratch that. They’ve never really been for breakfast. Unless, of course, you’re unemployed. Or at an all-inclusive Caribbean resort. Or both. But that, my friends, is about to change. Because thanks to the fine folks at the Latin kitchenware company IMUSA, I’m about to bring everyone’s favorite tropical cocktail into the land of pancakes! That’s right, I said pancakes. Because when IMUSA asked me to help develop recipes for use with their products, they knew to expect the unexpected.
My tool of choice was their non-stick griddle. That was the easy part. What wasn’t so easy was figuring out the best way to incorporate the essential flavors of coconut and pineapple into the finished product. For time-saving convenience, I chose to use instant pancake mix. This way, you don’t have to get up an hour before everyone else to make breakfast. I also opted to use canned pineapple—since fresh isn’t always available in many supermarkets. This yielded an unexpected solution to my primary problem: rather than waste the flavorful syrup the pineapple comes in, I simply mixed it with some coconut milk to substitute for the liquid component in the pancake mix. The result was a batter with some serious tropical pop.
Working with the amazing array of IMUSA products has been anything but work. I mean, who wouldn’t love a job that “requires” you to mess around in the kitchen developing recipes for their incredible selection of Latin kitchenware? That’s probably what I would be doing anyway! (But that’s just between you and me, okay?) One of my personal favorites to experiment with was their panini press. Because developing a Latin inspired recipe for this sandwich lover’s essential transported me back… to Miami Beach.
Having recently been at the South Beach Food and Wine Festival, the aromas of Cuban sandwiches wafting down Ocean Drive (and the taste of them as I inhaled them greedily a few minutes later) were still fresh in my mind. And to give this Latin classic a Duran-ian twist, I simply channeled my undying love for a sandwich revered by many of Miami Beach’s retirees: The Rueben. And with that, my Rueben Cubano was born!
Here’s a picture from his New York Demo. More pictures from his Miami stop coming soon. Check out our calendar for upcoming events in your area!
Chef Elsie Ramos teaches us easy ways to eat healthy and avoid Diabetes. Clip in Spanish.
La Chef Elsie Ramos comparte datos de cómo cocinar saludablemente para prevenir la Diabetes.
El programa “Encanto Latino” llega con un calendario de actividades en varias tiendas del país.
Este otoño, Macy’s se llena de todo el color y sabor de lo mejor de la cultura Latina para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con “Encanto Latino.” Macy’s se une a IMUSA para traer al Chef George Duran reconocido por su show “Ham on the Street” de la cadena Food Network, y a Carolina Buia e Isabel González, autoras del libro Latin Chic, quienes recorrerán varias de las principales tiendas del país para compartir con la comunidad su sazón y estilo…
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We have had great turn-out at these demos so far. IMUSA wants to thank all our great fans and spectators!
Some fun shots of George Duran:
George Duran & IMUSA
Macy’s “Encanto Latino” showcases lifestyle trends and activities at select Macy’s stores
NEW YORK – September 17, 2009 – This fall in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Macy’s will be filled with the vibrancy and influence of Latino culture as we celebrate “Encanto Latino.” Macy’s in partnership with IMUSAâ will bring renowned chef, George Duran, of the Food Network show “Ham on the Street” along with Carolina Buia and Isabel González, authors of Latin Chic to select Macy’s stores across the country to share with customers their unique takes on Latin flavor from food to fashion.
“Macy’s understands and values the deep heritage and influence Latinos have contributed to our nation. Annually we honor these accomplishments with activities that showcase and celebrate the richness and excitement of Latino culture. Encanto Latino features Latino culinary traditions, style, decorations, music and much more at our stores,” said Martine Reardon, Macy’s Executive Vice President of Marketing.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, Macy’s will host a variety of culinary events at select stores across the nation including locations inHouston, San Antonio, Chicago, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Chef, George Duran, will demonstrate some of his most popular Latino dishes using IMUSA cookware, a renowned brand known for its superior quality. (more…)
