Thalias Tostones And Shrimp Party Boats Food

THALIA'S FIESTA EMPANADAS (PATELITOS)

Steps:

• Fiesta Filling:
• Sprinkle the turkey with adobo, salt, and pepper. Mix together with hands.
• In a large skillet over a low flame, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, potato, and red pepper and saute. Add the meat, sofrito, and tomato paste. Break up the meat thoroughly with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until the mixture is fully cooked, about 30 minutes, then stir in the cilantro.
• Drain excess liquid and transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the pineapple and mix well with a wooden spoon.
• Frying Fiesta Empanadas:
• In a large skillet heat the canola oil over medium heat.
• If using small empanada shells put 2 heaping tablespoons (3 tablespoons for the larger shells) of the mixture into the center. Fold the dough over and seal it using a fork to crimp the edges. Repeat this process for all of the empanadas and set them aside without letting them touch each another.
• The oil will sizzle when you test it by dipping a corner of a completed empanada in it.
• Working in batches, fry the empanadas for approximately 3 minutes on each side. Don't crowd the pan. Make sure your empanadas are not touching each other while frying. When golden brown on both sides transfer them to paper towels to drain. Arrange them on a serving platter, let cool slightly and serve.

PUGET SOUND FERRY BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium.
• Slice the zucchini lengthwise, scoop out seeds and pulp and discard.
• Grill the corn until charred, then remove them from the grill and cut the kernels off the cobs.
• In a medium bowl add the corn and the butter and toss to coat.
• Add the herbs and garlic and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in 1 to 2 ounces of the grated Parmesan.
• Stuff the zucchini with the corn mixture and grill over medium heat until warm. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve when the cheese melts.