TASTEFUL TUESDAYS

“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” 

                                                                                 -Ruth Reichl 

                                                                           El Quijote

    El Quijote appears, on West 26th Street in the Chelsea District of Manhattan, as if taken right out of a photo from the 1930's!! Well....., that is because this traditional, authentic Spanish restaurant has been in the exact same spot since 1930.  This spot serves as both a great eatery and an historical landmark.  Talk about two for one!!

     With a neat casual dress code this restaurant is perfect for a date or even a group celebration.  Feast on the finest Spanish cuisine New York has to offer. Check out some delicacies off their menu which include Snapper, Grilled Salmon, Scallops and more.........

                                                           

 PAELLA: Served to you in a traditional Spanish pot for the table to share!!

                   

LOBSTER

SEAFOOD PLATTER

                                        MY KINDA RECIPE

 

                          Traditional Coquito Recipe

Ingredients 2-15 oz can of cream of coconut (I prefer Coco Lopez)
1 quart eggnog (store-bought or your favorite recipe)
1-12oz can of evaporated milk
6 cinnamon sticks
1 cup of sugar
6 egg yolks, (discard the whites)
½ a fifth of dark or light rum (or more to taste)

Preparation

1. Combine the cream of coconut, eggnog and milk in a bowl and set aside in the refrigerator.

2. In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of water and cinnamon sticks, bring to a soft boil, and let simmer until the water turns brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the sugar, whisking to help dissolve it quickly. Let it simmer until it reaches a syrupy consistency; about 10 minutes. Remove it from the heat, and let cool to room temperature.

3. Using a wire whisk, whisk the yolks very well in a large bowl until they’re thoroughly mixed. Add the cream of coconut mixture, cooled cinnamon syrup and rum and mix well. Taste it and add more rum according to your liking.

4. Transfer to clean gallon bottle or divide between cleaned empty wine bottles and refrigerate immediately. Before serving shake and serve chilled.