Tag Archives: By Lil Nickelson

Dining With Miss Lil: The Hudson River Café Review

Posted on August 4, 2011 by | 1 Comment

The Hudson River Café is a gem that a lot of people within the Harlem community have yet to discover, but it shines brightly never the less.  For one, its “Nuevo Latino” cuisine is helping to diversify our choices within the Harlem community.  Two, the presentation of its dishes makes it stand out as “Nuevo Latino” versus traditional Latin cuisine.

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Dining with Miss Lil: Grilling and Chilling

Posted on August 28, 2009 by | 1 Comment

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By Lil Nickelson

vegetablesThis is that time of year that you should be outdoors as much as possible, grilling and chilling.  Be adventurous when you grill.  Try new seasonings, recipes, and ingredients such as using fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits you have yet to try.  Fresh herbs can add lots of flavor without any calories.

Marinate your meats for no more than 2 hours in the refrigerator to make sure the acids do not begin the cooking process or you will wound up with tough meats.  If you want to marinate overnight just exclude the salts, vinegar and citrus acids until 2 hours before you begin cooking.  I’ve included a link to a “Build Your Own Shish Kabobs” recipe below. Continue reading →

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