tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post6771473174570066535..comments2024-03-18T06:57:55.423-04:00Comments on Food Wishes Video Recipes: Cream Cheese Arepas and the MachineChef Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-62607183610068437822014-06-12T23:18:56.366-04:002014-06-12T23:18:56.366-04:00I made them with mascarpone instead of cream chees...I made them with mascarpone instead of cream cheese. Flavor was great but they came out dry and broke apart. Where did I go wrong?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14319722179236178447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-18397942475558250652012-08-15T20:53:45.576-04:002012-08-15T20:53:45.576-04:00Hello!! I'm glad you like the arepas... Becaus...Hello!! I'm glad you like the arepas... Because I'm from Venezuela and I at least eat one of those everyday (They're much more light than bread) <br /><br />The arepa mashine it's called "Tostiarepa" and the best I've ever try is the 4 arepas from OSTER. (Hey it's not a commercial) jaja<br /><br />That's true you can season your arepas as you like... But the sweet ones are fried in oil not that way... Anyway my favorite way to eat them it's with cream cheddar cheese in one side, and plenty of butter in the other side (If you make the mix with chicken sup it's awesome also) Big kiss from Venezuela, love your blog, 'cause i live alone and i do a lot of your recipes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-6476321077480007652012-06-26T00:30:05.351-04:002012-06-26T00:30:05.351-04:00Goya imports the P.A.N. cornmeal. Even Asian store...Goya imports the P.A.N. cornmeal. Even Asian stores are stocking this cornmeal.<br />As for the press, use a ziplock bag, cut the two opposite sides, oil a little bit, place your balls betwix the flaps and gently press with a small plate. You'll get perfect discs.1Bigg_ERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865506761171431428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-39192787555888068072012-03-12T22:39:04.763-04:002012-03-12T22:39:04.763-04:00I had this with yogurt for dinner just an hour ago...I had this with yogurt for dinner just an hour ago!. thank you!! excellentBiancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16517340504180138494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-75995211761472215082012-01-05T10:00:01.908-05:002012-01-05T10:00:01.908-05:00A better alternative is INSTANT POLENTA. Easier t...A better alternative is INSTANT POLENTA. Easier to find and works great for this recipe.ThisDameCookshttp://thisdamecooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-63102811788552790372012-01-05T09:45:00.793-05:002012-01-05T09:45:00.793-05:00Look for INSTANT cornmeal, fine grained, in major ...Look for INSTANT cornmeal, fine grained, in major supermarkets. Instant cornmeal is precooked and works great for this recipe.ThisDameCookshttp://thisdamecooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-55474322118585074992012-01-05T09:37:05.948-05:002012-01-05T09:37:05.948-05:00Chef John, Goya makes arepa cornmeal in white or y...Chef John, Goya makes arepa cornmeal in white or yellow. Most Latin markets carry Goya brands as does Amazon.com.<br />In Puerto Rico we make a similar pocket with cassava flour (Goya Brand) and an egg added. Then for more flavor we add queso blanco and fresh basil to the batter.ThisDameCookshttp://thisdamecooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-25826574136570999732011-05-28T20:19:26.759-04:002011-05-28T20:19:26.759-04:00After my Arepas are done and if I don`t manage to ...After my Arepas are done and if I don`t manage to eat them all, how shall i store them?Shall I wrap them in a plastic bag and store it in room temperature?In the fridge or the freezer? And for how many days can I store Arepas in a plastic bag in room temperature, fridge or freezer? And which alternative keeps them better stored?Steve Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-70913116817017210402011-02-07T09:51:07.261-05:002011-02-07T09:51:07.261-05:00Hey Chef John, long time viewer first time writer....Hey Chef John, long time viewer first time writer. Im from Venezuela and Arepas are mostly part of our trademark, but what make the arepas special, are the different fillings you can have for them : you can have em' of Smoked Ham and Yellow Cheese (Gouda most of times) and its called "Rumbera", also you got white cheese and black beans its called "Domino", shredded red meat(more like stuffed roast perhaps) and yellow cheese make a "Pelua"(means something like: Furry). Of Course you may have heard of them but one you gotta try is the "Reina Pepiada" filling, wich is a mix between mayo, chicken, avocado and some spices. I invite you to taste em all and look for more, tho' id be happy to help in that research! As well that talking about "Harina PAN" wich is exported to the rest of the World i believe since Chavez problem began. it is a version of pre-cooked white corn meal invented here for an easyer way to make Arepas and also Empanadas!--> http://tinyurl.com/4bev2aw wich i think are as good or better than wheat ones!Xenmuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075310356677200236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-50462861854326880922011-02-05T21:44:12.548-05:002011-02-05T21:44:12.548-05:00Chef John "Pan" is actually the Portugue...Chef John "Pan" is actually the Portuguese word for bread.quindanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01304461191684080555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-73954757551101244372011-02-04T10:06:51.793-05:002011-02-04T10:06:51.793-05:00Not sure! These are good, but i wouldn't spen...Not sure! These are good, but i wouldn't spend a ton of money on the PAN. I'd wait until I visited somewhere that had it, or wait for Amazon to carry again. :-)Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-28775630618410093032011-02-03T13:10:43.063-05:002011-02-03T13:10:43.063-05:00Hello Chef John,
I live in North East Ohio, can...Hello Chef John,<br />I live in North East Ohio, can't find the PAN anywhere..Amazon did have it but not available anymore. Looked at Cuban online stores but very expensive (the shipping that is) do you have any other options, any American webstores that might sell this online?<br /><br />Thanks in advance!<br />DorotheaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-42895060425310134722011-01-27T16:01:44.905-05:002011-01-27T16:01:44.905-05:00Yes, you must have this arepas pre-cooked white co...Yes, you must have this arepas pre-cooked white corn meal flour. Completely different than wheat flour! You can get online I believe. Also, are there really no Latin-American stores in the UK?? If there is are Venezuelans in the UK, then you can find this product. :-)Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-72989017278229392232011-01-27T15:52:33.007-05:002011-01-27T15:52:33.007-05:00Chef I was wondering if you need this particular f...Chef I was wondering if you need this particular flour or can we use self raising/plain?<br /><br />In the UK I don't think we can get this ingredient. I don't think we get Corn flour either very easily either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-28949366396193815682011-01-27T11:02:25.200-05:002011-01-27T11:02:25.200-05:00Funny to see an arepa maker. I spent a couple year...Funny to see an arepa maker. I spent a couple years on Colombia and always make ours in a cast iron pan. Like the cream cheese addition, they turned great.Andrea Meyershttp://www.andreasrecipes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-79033660087758553412011-01-27T08:57:17.208-05:002011-01-27T08:57:17.208-05:00the machine can easily be converted to an english ...the machine can easily be converted to an english muffin maker. just name it "english muffin maker" :))bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172821804265649094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-52753127926588897592011-01-26T23:35:16.674-05:002011-01-26T23:35:16.674-05:00I think I just drooled a little. I'll have to...I think I just drooled a little. I'll have to make these sans machine.<br /><br />Do let us know if this is a good multitasker!KrisDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-84176847631822982212011-01-26T20:59:09.991-05:002011-01-26T20:59:09.991-05:00Chef John,
The ingredient list is missing the suga...Chef John,<br />The ingredient list is missing the sugar that is mentioned in the video.<br /><br />Love your web site!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-56997335915818748742011-01-26T20:18:23.145-05:002011-01-26T20:18:23.145-05:00AFB, great point!! I should have been clearer in t...AFB, great point!! I should have been clearer in the video. I just added an UPDATE to the bottom of the post. Thanks!Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-77656521225868406462011-01-26T19:36:11.168-05:002011-01-26T19:36:11.168-05:00omg... it look so soft like one of those pastry I ...omg... it look so soft like one of those pastry I always see people eat when they act in the Ancient Chinese movies.xoladiihoneyxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09668730514386795155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-21746258468058951712011-01-26T19:23:00.453-05:002011-01-26T19:23:00.453-05:00Very good recipe! it's an innovative and delic...Very good recipe! it's an innovative and delicius way to make arepas, i will try it tomorrow for breakfast, I am half venezuelan half american, i live in Miami and Arepas and Latin American food are very common here, you should go to Venezuela and you will see all the delicious dishes you will taste, from traditional desserts to fine dining, it's a very varied and delicious cusine wich mixes ingredients from all over the world<br /><br />CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR BLOG!Edward Sotellinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-10249794414892333532011-01-26T18:53:42.526-05:002011-01-26T18:53:42.526-05:00Hello Chef John!
The arepas look delicious. As far...Hello Chef John!<br />The arepas look delicious. As far as the maker machine goes, I'm pretty sure that part of the functionality of the machine is that it will shape the arepas for you; meaning that all you gotta do is put a big ball of dough on each "well" and once you close and push down on the lid, the wells will form perfectly rounded arepas, with the excess dough spilling off to the side (which forms delicious crunchy munchies for the chef). Not only this is faster, it also ensures that the entire surface is in contact with the hot element, and you won't have to turn them over half way.<br /><br />Finally, the latch on the lid is for this purpose also, since if you're essentially extruding dough, the lid tends to not stay fully shut right after you form the arepas.AFBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03513649541877784649noreply@blogger.com