Antonio Villagomez is head chef and owner of Cilantro’s restaurant and catering in Yuba City. Contact him at 844-2111. His website is www.cilantros.us. He shares a new recipe each Wednesday.
Eat Around the World
- Chicken Pibil is popular in Cancun
- This week, we are preparing a dish that is very popular in the Cancun area. It is Chicken Pibil, a chicken dish that is cooked wrapped in banana leaves with a citrus sauce. CHICKEN PIBIL Ingredients 2 medium banana leaves (check your local produce... Full story
- Seafood pasta is a snap to make
- This week, we are preparing a very tasty Cajun seafood pasta. You may use any type of seafood you prefer in this recipe. CAJUN SEAFOOD PASTA Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1⁄2 cup chop... Full story
- Not your standard liver and onions
- This week, we are preparing one of my favorite street foods that I used to eat when I was growing up in Mexico: liver and onions — but, of course, in Mexico, we don't call it liver and onions, but rather, higaditos encebollados. I know it does... Full story
- Pork chops showcase zucchini
- This week, we are preparing a variation on one of my favorite dishes that my mom used to make for me when I was growing up: Calabasitas con Puerco, or Zucchini with Pork. The main difference in my recipe is that my mom would cook the pork in with the... Full story
- Meatloaf, mashed potatoes are easy to prepare
- This week, we are preparing a very simple and tasty meatloaf and mashed potatoes dinner. MEATLOAF AND MASHED POTATOES Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion 1⁄2 cup chopped celery 1⁄2 cup chopped carrot 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 cups ... Full story
- Catfish is simple, tasty
- This week, we are preparing a simple yet tasty fried catfish and coleslaw dish. FRIED CATFISH AND COLESLAW 6 catfish fillets (about 5 ounces each) 1 cup flour 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon pepper 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon cayenne pep... Full story
- Try this chicken tortilla soup
- This week, we are preparing a very easy chicken tortilla soup. CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP Ingredients 1⁄2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes 4 cups water 1 cup diced tomato 1 cup diced tomatillo 2 cups boiled beans 1&fra... Full story
- Enjoy a Korean beef wrap
- This week, we are preparing a very simple Korean recipe consisting of stir-fried beef wraps and steamed rice. STIR-FRIED BEEF WRAPS WITH STEAMED RICE Ingredients 2 pounds beef rib eye 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 tabl... Full story
- Treat yourself to bread pudding
- Last week, one of my customers at Cilantro's restaurant asked me to share my recipe for bread pudding, so here it is. BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM Ingredients 5 croissants 4 cups whole milk 4 eggs 1⁄2 cup sugar 1 cup dark chocola... Full story
- Enjoy a classic Puerto Rican meal
- This week, we are preparing two classic Puerto Rican dishes: Bacalao Guisao and Mofongo, or stewed cod fish served with mashed plantains. BACALAO GUISAO 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups sliced onions 1 cup chopped bell pepper (a mixture of green an... Full story
