party food

Slow roasted pulled pork with sherry barbecue sauce, Mama Ía blog

Slow Roasted Pulled Pork with Sherry Barbecue Sauce, for the Month of Graduations

Slow roasted pulled pork with sherry barbecue sauce, Mama Ía blogThe month of May seems to always be full of events. For Catholics, it is the month of Mary and first communions; in Indiana, it is the month of the Indy 500; for many, it is the month of weddings. And here in the United States, it is also the month of graduations, both college, university and high school. After a number of years celebrating graduations, we are not having any at our house this May.

Chimo St. John's, Mama Ía blog

After attending many graduation parties over the years, I’ve found that one of the most popular dishes to serve at parties —at least in this part of the world— is pulled pork. There are many recipes for pulled pork, and I can tell you right now, (more…)

Pesto and sundried tomato cheese torta, Mama Ía blog

Pesto and sundried tomato cheese terrine —and gathering again

Pesto and sundried tomato cheese torta, Mama Ía blogThe pesto and sundried tomato cheese terrine I’m presenting today is the ultimate party appetizer. Yes, I said party! Because you feel it in the air, you see it on the streets: the summer of 2021 is going to look nothing like that of 2020. Masks are for the most part optional everywhere, but what is more important, we are going to be able to safely gather! At least those of us who are vaccinated.

Lunch in Taroncheral, Mama Ía blogBarbacoa in Taroncheral, Mama Ía blogAnd with that, parties will happen in backyards, people will gather on the streets, and potlucks will provide a reason for people to choose a (more…)