tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24147008132658559582024-03-28T14:02:36.568-04:00Desserts And Good FoodMaria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-81508421348304958792024-01-26T14:00:00.005-05:002024-03-28T13:43:44.378-04:00Spinach and Bacon Quiche <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Twenty years ago I tasted quiche for the first time and I fell in love with it. I was planning my oldest daughter's wedding and my friend Barbara offered to make mini quiches as appetizers. Everybody at the wedding reception was delighted. Since then I have made it for breakfast, brunch or to take to potlucks.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> The recipe I am sharing with you today was inspired by Barbara who taught me the basics of how to make quiche. I developed this recipe and now share it with friends and family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span style="text-align: left;">For the filling:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>1 1/4 cup of Swiss cheese, shredded</span><br />
<span>1 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded </span><br />
<span>1 cup spinach, chopped </span><br />
<span>6 slices of bacon</span><br />
<span>a pinch of salt </span><br />
<span>1 small onion, peeled and diced</span><br />
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<span>1 cup heavy cream</span><br />
<span>6 eggs</span><br />
<span>1/4 teaspoon nutmeg</span><br />
<span>1/4 teaspoon white ground pepper</span><br />
<span>1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
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<span><br /></span><span> Cook the bacon in a skillet until a little brown but not toasty. Transfer to a plate covered with paper towels to drain.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRQg1PiBIfpCKitSmi7hm0IuvTZQd7p8M8yE265GggKSrH4rB2V5VwBe1bZvST-XJG6ixd-bJlqHbzdoWUf45g1GSfPFLc5xE8pUHKr1lIQopphL5NUxuQu1g7fc2bC3mP7Ywqa5bvQNq/s320/DSCF6574+copy+2.jpg" width="320" /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Drain the bacon fat from the skillet and wipe lightly with a paper towel. Add a teaspoon of olive oil, the diced onion, a pinch of salt and cook until transparent about 2 minutes. Drain over paper towels and transfer to small bowl.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiViNC8UtSJc1xSE523oTg-OPzdwDmwsYNhM7lBBFjUmHxe3Zl8j59oaydxP6Vna2AbBSUj86gYWJVlh-tBRFA6SeMWJf_bNd4TXXdfrqn7v6G6DrbeiL5wIaWrWREX_sEW0I81H7K86g8P/w320-h240/DSCF6234+copy+3.jpg" width="320" /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span> In a medium bowl combine heavy cream, eggs, salt, white ground pepper and nutmeg.</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span> Remove the prepared tart pan from the refrigerator. Start to arrange a layer of onion following with a layer of bacon and spinach. Top with a layer of cheese. Repeat a second layer of onions, bacon and spinach. Top with the rest of the cheese and pour the custard mixture over it.</span><br />
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</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiViNC8UtSJc1xSE523oTg-OPzdwDmwsYNhM7lBBFjUmHxe3Zl8j59oaydxP6Vna2AbBSUj86gYWJVlh-tBRFA6SeMWJf_bNd4TXXdfrqn7v6G6DrbeiL5wIaWrWREX_sEW0I81H7K86g8P/s1600/DSCF6234+copy+3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until the pastry is baked through and the filling is set. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv2o5SvJSTuWFUA5Iwqzl4sZO2omyISBn3m4sNi4VTOoMV9nSGGpwD5ScZZQEE10aw7WvyeFdzb_DtaOInz5OeMNPSHQqOxK5umoEiregAP7VXgmt5G7h_bT2DFk5cZ1q_5i4EB-9oKGYs/w320-h240/DSCF6243.jpg" width="320" /></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>
<span><br /></span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"> Tips</span>:</span><br />
<span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span>If using a tart pan</span><span>, place the pan over a ramekin and push the sides down</span></div></span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzHRRmtNpmjN9YpDYUm6BX_2i6T3ET263jAeWI2EiPJdyCpYNEKkYmVhK_nKEktcZEip05h2NTR5UA7t4-ZpKdWJexQaphovTYJZdIMafiT-S1Zkp32fbKc2J5lHe1ipIAtTzUssVwTtJJ/s320/DSCF7309.jpg" style="font-family: georgia;" width="320" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>Quiche dough</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>Ingredients:</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 1/4 bleached all-purpose flour</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>
<span>1/4 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span>1/4 teaspoon baking powder </span><br />
<span>6 tablespoon cold unsalted butter</span><br />
<span>1 large egg, lightly beaten</span><br />
<span>1 tablespoon cold water</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span>To make the dough:</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span> In a bowl of a food processor combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Pulse 3 or 4 times to mix. Add the butter and process pulsing repeatedly about 15 times or until the mixture is fine with no large pieces of butter and resembles coarsely ground cornmeal. Add the egg mixture and pulse 10 times or until the dough forms a ball.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span></span><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span> Press the dough into a circle. Sandwich the dough between two pieces of plastic wrap and press it into a 6- inch circle. Refrigerate the dough until ready to use it, at least 1 hour.</span></span><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Roll out the dough and fit into the tart pan. Chill the crust at least for 3 hours before you prepare the filling. You can make the dough the day before, cover and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use. </span></div>
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Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-79780097050389440202024-01-19T12:58:00.007-05:002024-03-28T13:46:21.504-04:00Strawberry paste<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"> A few months ago I bought a guava paste to make some guava turnovers to share with my neighbor but she talk me she don't like to much the guava taste. Then she ask me if I can fill the turnovers with strawberry I felt disappointed but not defeated.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> When I go into my kitchen I start thinking if I can made that recipe with strawberries. When I was in middle school I take a class called domestic economy, where we learn making clothes and, how to cook. One of the recipe my teacher teach us was to make guava paste. I take the recipe and make a few changes and here is the recipe for make strawberry paste. Turn really good and I want to share the recipe with you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhazlJYF3iB4QZhbr8VkfmmA03vR_Q_0-rHbC1S0dXKe4zEE_76UeOrB2NwEJZ6g9-BbRV_SzNatv3MfvroPuFzSfioQXnrdYFIG35cSRI-fwIBwhC15R4qW-BEpXx7vJm87F4G8hHqxoFLxjWsF075UDdTJ6k11TE8TxGFoXL-sMrA58GBycfT-rR3-wpO" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1786" data-original-width="2178" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhazlJYF3iB4QZhbr8VkfmmA03vR_Q_0-rHbC1S0dXKe4zEE_76UeOrB2NwEJZ6g9-BbRV_SzNatv3MfvroPuFzSfioQXnrdYFIG35cSRI-fwIBwhC15R4qW-BEpXx7vJm87F4G8hHqxoFLxjWsF075UDdTJ6k11TE8TxGFoXL-sMrA58GBycfT-rR3-wpO=w320-h262" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">Ingredients:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">4 cups strawberry pulp</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">4 cups granulated sugar</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 8 x 8 glass pan</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">plastic wrapping paper</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Wash and dry the strawberries. Cut the tops and discard. Cut the strawberries in small dices.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> In a medium pot add 1/4 cup of water and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Add the strawberries, cover the pot and, cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and in the same pot, with the potato masher, mash the strawberries. Strain it through a fine sieve. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEl2GDa8CzAIrNGd8Idm2CimyCJTpNx1MLpcGwygGt2iI4u57cck_Wz1DJmtvBqSgqjXIyDVJD74Toa-uFfNpZRJvvvg7I7ap90qEP582Ja0WbMTjb1Od1XEhGbP0EAT_BPHCBjnbZl4JIpRG_gpZTGn2bnp7MIVsPjyWlycmpTEphcct5t9ZORMYxKiPH/s4032/sharedImage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEl2GDa8CzAIrNGd8Idm2CimyCJTpNx1MLpcGwygGt2iI4u57cck_Wz1DJmtvBqSgqjXIyDVJD74Toa-uFfNpZRJvvvg7I7ap90qEP582Ja0WbMTjb1Od1XEhGbP0EAT_BPHCBjnbZl4JIpRG_gpZTGn2bnp7MIVsPjyWlycmpTEphcct5t9ZORMYxKiPH/s320/sharedImage.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"> In a medium saucepan add the sugar and the strawberry pulp. Mix well until combine. Turn the heat to high and, with the wooden spoon stir constantly back and forth in a stray line. When you passing the spoon through the bottom of the pot and, the spoon leaves a wide groove is a signal that is done. The mixture at this point should come away from the sides of the pot.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Take about 45 minutes.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Immediately pour it into the glass pan, what has been moistened and drained of water. Wait for a few hours until the the mixture cools completely before trying to turn it, otherwise it can break.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> After it has cooled, run a thin knife around the edges and carefully turn the strawberry paste onto a serving plate. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Serving suggestions:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Over small crackers with cheese, as appetizer</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Filling for turnovers (pastelillos)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-632968354341676002023-06-28T11:11:00.002-04:002023-10-12T13:23:30.363-04:00Peppers and fruits salsa<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: center;"><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> With the spring and summer arrives so the beautiful fruits and vegetables show up.<span style="text-align: justify;"> I couldn't resist the tentacion to buy some, even when I didn't know what I going to do with them. When I get home I look at the beautiful peppers and, suddenly I had the idea of making this flavorful salsa. I have tomatoes, parsley and for a contrast in flavor I decide to add mango and a can of pineapple chumps. <br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> I made a few batches of salsa and shared it with my friends to see their opinion and, </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">everybody love it. Hope you enjoy as much as we do!! </span></div></span></div></div></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggnWCuCore09iWIC7Hp5qwOhSK8-lxjjKoB5dxhETStDGS9tOr0Ces15Q4J_AqIyME_-swsHZfaEYz7i9oGOpg88G89vG7SZMOXVsQI66A8yM_-x3itZE9pvDttq2Hc4C8jKScT6XlB89tWd3qLSmn1Q-kmUuWR-J4hEgzR_cpGPTc4DL9wVLpAQjmVnSA/s4032/74BAE02E-A75A-4651-9E4D-7C60C1FA8665.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggnWCuCore09iWIC7Hp5qwOhSK8-lxjjKoB5dxhETStDGS9tOr0Ces15Q4J_AqIyME_-swsHZfaEYz7i9oGOpg88G89vG7SZMOXVsQI66A8yM_-x3itZE9pvDttq2Hc4C8jKScT6XlB89tWd3qLSmn1Q-kmUuWR-J4hEgzR_cpGPTc4DL9wVLpAQjmVnSA/w480-h640/74BAE02E-A75A-4651-9E4D-7C60C1FA8665.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Ingredients: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 small onion, small dice</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">salt and ground black pepper to taste</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1/4 teaspoon of smoke paprika</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">4 bell peppers, red,green,orange and yellow, medium dice</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">3 Roma tomatoes, peeled and seed out</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> 1 cup of pineapple, medium dice </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> 1 cup of mango, medium diced</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> In a large frying pan over medium heat, add the 2 tablespoon of olive oil and the dice onions. Cook the onions for 2 minutes or until transparent.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzS_6FxFppXKA0hPYP1eQUo2VuBgCTnHIZN7a1FtbrgGcaycn4HEn9jW1MmXSEHfWu0js7knWLEvlqWgGBrxowfPbv_1cx7zgC9kSao-ajroPccfm1LI0x5qIxH5VWS1DJwHnT_XAcK4TFq-Y3Gi_D6vnW1ZApeSpPVySa6na2cO84j5VeZ35YtPwc0OV/s4032/167ADDBD-18BC-45BE-86E6-05B362D6E4A0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzS_6FxFppXKA0hPYP1eQUo2VuBgCTnHIZN7a1FtbrgGcaycn4HEn9jW1MmXSEHfWu0js7knWLEvlqWgGBrxowfPbv_1cx7zgC9kSao-ajroPccfm1LI0x5qIxH5VWS1DJwHnT_XAcK4TFq-Y3Gi_D6vnW1ZApeSpPVySa6na2cO84j5VeZ35YtPwc0OV/w300-h379/167ADDBD-18BC-45BE-86E6-05B362D6E4A0.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Transfer the onions into small glass bowl and set aside. Add little more of olive oil to the</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">frying pan and, add all the peppers. Cook the peppers for about 7 minutes stirring often. Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the onions. Transfer the mixture to a large glass</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">bowl and let cool for about 10 minutes.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: right;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: right;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg38HKhQ6RYL0MtyV9hM2sjGmvofQBuSJB5Wky5WNAvnWOXnyLNXRbnGxrjyOnugON-QReV1ATl7GomLvlIN8t_NHasGjnQ7xbZ-njG9ZzX7S570Sy4l_Jq83D8Xjd4fHOM9Vd_Lf_B-ElFyL9t9u8sI58dmMe6t36Dtn5XkS6WPGxFZbQjQGYR93_bOUsR/s4032/B343C5C1-3DCE-4D6D-A690-9B830727B45E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg38HKhQ6RYL0MtyV9hM2sjGmvofQBuSJB5Wky5WNAvnWOXnyLNXRbnGxrjyOnugON-QReV1ATl7GomLvlIN8t_NHasGjnQ7xbZ-njG9ZzX7S570Sy4l_Jq83D8Xjd4fHOM9Vd_Lf_B-ElFyL9t9u8sI58dmMe6t36Dtn5XkS6WPGxFZbQjQGYR93_bOUsR/w300-h400/B343C5C1-3DCE-4D6D-A690-9B830727B45E.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> </span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> This is the moment you add more salt and pepper if needed. Now you are going to add the mixture of the tomatoes, mango and, pineapple.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXiGIS5LLwvXeMstlMLhWp7ks82oHOjdHIAQoNmrg_z_dWxC9zy2L3QVYkHQHquAQ_f6pRQ7fJ1VErHY9CqzVamRw-lHEQJiLOXr2acrQD7wR5IQ-rm7H8FQMOYKDVVQPV6JRP-ir0daruGI6TK3UOISwepQmDAn6210VAagS1crScE7WHvIK7GLj7OoX9/s3024/5239F55E-FE98-4DA1-87D4-C6823E385CCB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2672" data-original-width="3024" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXiGIS5LLwvXeMstlMLhWp7ks82oHOjdHIAQoNmrg_z_dWxC9zy2L3QVYkHQHquAQ_f6pRQ7fJ1VErHY9CqzVamRw-lHEQJiLOXr2acrQD7wR5IQ-rm7H8FQMOYKDVVQPV6JRP-ir0daruGI6TK3UOISwepQmDAn6210VAagS1crScE7WHvIK7GLj7OoX9/s320/5239F55E-FE98-4DA1-87D4-C6823E385CCB.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Serving Suggestions:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span> Here I share with you some the ideas my friends give me to me when they tested my recipe.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">To make fish tacos, quesadillas, with pan fried fish, and they was working in the supermarket</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> and couldn't resist the temptation to taste they ate it with chips😋. I make a pizza with it and,</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I love it.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div></div>Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-4778019254021142232023-04-23T15:51:00.004-04:002023-10-12T13:27:10.538-04:00Mise in place<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do you want to be a better cook? Come with me and learn the tips and techniques I been learning front all the years I spend in the kitchen. Lessons I learn from my mother, family, friends and ones I learn in the Culinary School.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> In this post I'm going to share with you the secret used in professional kitchen.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_3Rpc3-DrFVvGSp4iU2cm_E-MexWKU5KJ8X-dlo0AVXOEr2Bxs-rKyVDMuZpSWTkB8DY84MbTpf5UsmgSFBPWLkK94tUud0TgM_RfMcMvLuMfVuh2KhHDZWT4tINVcAMgb-KmAdMkPv_/s2048/DSCF6156.jpg" style="display: inline; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_3Rpc3-DrFVvGSp4iU2cm_E-MexWKU5KJ8X-dlo0AVXOEr2Bxs-rKyVDMuZpSWTkB8DY84MbTpf5UsmgSFBPWLkK94tUud0TgM_RfMcMvLuMfVuh2KhHDZWT4tINVcAMgb-KmAdMkPv_/w512-h384/DSCF6156.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: black;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;"> When you go to a restaurant and place the order for your food, they get ready your meal in 15 to 20 minutes. You wonder, how they can do that, the food taste so good and fresh.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">To do something like that, you have to spend many hours in your kitchen. What is the secret?</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Mise en Place, a French term that means, have all your ingredients, tools and equipment ready to start cooking. </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;">A technique or method use for chef in professional kitchen, to assemble meals so quickly and effortlessly. One of the basic skills I learn in Culinary school.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> In the restaurants, they part cook some of the ingredients in the recipe and, when you place the order the food is on your table in no time.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: start;"><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you want to increase your efficiency and success in your kitchen this is a great practice to follow.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> The technique or method:</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1- Read the recipe to be sure you have all the ingredients you are going to need for the recipe</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">2- Get ready the tools and equipment you need</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">3- Depend of the recipe, wash, dry and cut all your vegetables, fruits and fresh herbs</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">4-Measure all you ingredients; flour, cheese, salt, spices, dry or fresh herbs, butter, oil...</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: start;"><br /></p></div>Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-52822443513072470422022-08-23T13:52:00.007-04:002023-06-23T08:16:29.101-04:00Pico de Gallo<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Pico the Gallo is a very simple salsa you can use for an appetizer, serve with chips, or to make tacos. Even I tried in a pizza and was delectable.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6THyqt-yFZOpBE09Zker4HmAdEb8f53xExJONhSwCNTbHMDXfeYE_b1QtKmC-wx2Xchr8QQAheE7uijy9Am5sV_c_3RKkZi_3itY0ELkiGWbdwTMYm78PjDOPjOfSMccR_5SRvK7Mvc0/s2048/I%2527m+dreaming+of+a.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6THyqt-yFZOpBE09Zker4HmAdEb8f53xExJONhSwCNTbHMDXfeYE_b1QtKmC-wx2Xchr8QQAheE7uijy9Am5sV_c_3RKkZi_3itY0ELkiGWbdwTMYm78PjDOPjOfSMccR_5SRvK7Mvc0/w300-h400/I%2527m+dreaming+of+a.png" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 large tomato, chopped</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1/4 cup red onion, small dice</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seed remove and dice</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Juice of 1 lime</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Fine sea salt to taste</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">In a medium glass bowl combine the tomato, onion, cilantro and jalapeño. Add the lime juice and mix until combine. Season with salt to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator until ready to serve.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">You can served with chips, or to make fish tacos.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-91803389632958733142022-08-23T13:50:00.009-04:002023-06-23T08:20:25.265-04:00Stephanie Brusels Sprout <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Last Christmas I went to Texas to spend a few weeks with my grandson. My daughter love to cook like me, and always want me to try some on her recipes. This time she wanted me to try a simple and delicious Brussels Sprout recipe. I couldn't resist the temptation to take photos and, write down the recipe to share on my blog.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4eeYbky1zJyIIQybYzlW_TQL2yJuLrdclJdswzgNMZm_Cf81W-JB0Yj-wMOK8nV-9I3UfxjuV6aztIA1rODF03YwBdf2AmlJ_4EJhym811A33RgE1RvT3L_YUJrdcQq3mQcMwPzJJqi-/s2048/IMG_1816.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1916" data-original-width="2048" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4eeYbky1zJyIIQybYzlW_TQL2yJuLrdclJdswzgNMZm_Cf81W-JB0Yj-wMOK8nV-9I3UfxjuV6aztIA1rODF03YwBdf2AmlJ_4EJhym811A33RgE1RvT3L_YUJrdcQq3mQcMwPzJJqi-/w400-h374/IMG_1816.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">Ingredients:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;">1 package brussels sprouts</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;">Salt and, ground black pepper to taste</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">2 tablespoon Extra virgin Olive oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Preheat the oven to 350°F</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Transfer the brussels sprout to a medium bowl; rinse and remove the bad spots. Cut in half and add the 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6PEoqarkVijoSTdf62ZJGBhQyeAGUaUM7iqe_74zqyDwgYfWC-8ce84yNTMl5EPNXJkZQx36HKfZjiLa_2IpS7gwYiUGtnm_XROVSuC37Y3TKDYfmQA9K6MhYhBFLIb6dpetmJJJqn7mK/s2048/IMG_1758_Fotor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1958" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6PEoqarkVijoSTdf62ZJGBhQyeAGUaUM7iqe_74zqyDwgYfWC-8ce84yNTMl5EPNXJkZQx36HKfZjiLa_2IpS7gwYiUGtnm_XROVSuC37Y3TKDYfmQA9K6MhYhBFLIb6dpetmJJJqn7mK/s320/IMG_1758_Fotor.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Transfer to a large baking sheet and, bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvdpnAsh1FTUxZJVllO0iymHozEDRlwATv5JmdKJBzWZZW2rjsWlc4siU0hzVnRAyFlEVwmRRfY6KTn4CrOParwVjDS0e9VNclMxXky6RpYt89bx7OjlY-ei47ewcnRSjI0E3veTq0D4-/s2048/IMG_1765_Fotor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1906" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvdpnAsh1FTUxZJVllO0iymHozEDRlwATv5JmdKJBzWZZW2rjsWlc4siU0hzVnRAyFlEVwmRRfY6KTn4CrOParwVjDS0e9VNclMxXky6RpYt89bx7OjlY-ei47ewcnRSjI0E3veTq0D4-/s320/IMG_1765_Fotor.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Meanwhile prepared the Sauce.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1/4 cup Mayonnaise</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Sriracha sauce to taste</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Honey to taste</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">In a small bowl add 1/4 cup of mayonnaise. Add Sriracha sauce to taste and mix well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqq5fIpa0ibpfG-v-uSp0af0fybnFgo9dUKgG0OnB1C8SJu8z0nEOFO0WmnLL11vfdZb8EhEbZhCQbZ3isEyXi1J9DjoecQUSBe70LO8uqsrTj50RpNNzZoNOhefVZO9wLJLYaJxkFG-PD/s2048/IMG_1773_Fotor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1746" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqq5fIpa0ibpfG-v-uSp0af0fybnFgo9dUKgG0OnB1C8SJu8z0nEOFO0WmnLL11vfdZb8EhEbZhCQbZ3isEyXi1J9DjoecQUSBe70LO8uqsrTj50RpNNzZoNOhefVZO9wLJLYaJxkFG-PD/s320/IMG_1773_Fotor.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Start adding the honey little by little until your taste buds said !stop! 😋</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBTGzMsnvIlFeqSLxeOXGM7m8Kddsu1StmVki2dWjZE8qLEQtO09eMTJsl8BH8brddTkAw9IzmoXoqW2QEvzLjXv-nwOLF342uUHwDzoqSpZAXyGkzv6iv2DI0I6vD34JYrkytFFfQ7mAF/s2048/IMG_1782_Fotor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1910" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBTGzMsnvIlFeqSLxeOXGM7m8Kddsu1StmVki2dWjZE8qLEQtO09eMTJsl8BH8brddTkAw9IzmoXoqW2QEvzLjXv-nwOLF342uUHwDzoqSpZAXyGkzv6iv2DI0I6vD34JYrkytFFfQ7mAF/s320/IMG_1782_Fotor.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-57913324062822543092022-05-16T16:25:00.014-04:002023-06-23T08:21:32.640-04:00Smash baby potatoes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">Every Friday I surprise my family with new recipes. I enjoy all the comments they made when I started serving the goodies. For me that was the part I enjoyed the most.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span><span> This simple, satisfying appetizer was a hit in our Friday Night reunion. The c</span>runchy and soft texture was a perfect match with the salty and spicy flavor.</span><span> </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJgCDAnVHE6rNt59i1bNl2CqTxiSBg1ONkebyGHyG5IIbWjhBmuoCkfW35bc7PuUlG7H7r_583IQR1DDUSzlAeqIgavmv8e7812f9lUEf_H_ekhw2lYzahlaCFTrUJHuvbXVBNRHsItCI/s2048/DSCF7501.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJgCDAnVHE6rNt59i1bNl2CqTxiSBg1ONkebyGHyG5IIbWjhBmuoCkfW35bc7PuUlG7H7r_583IQR1DDUSzlAeqIgavmv8e7812f9lUEf_H_ekhw2lYzahlaCFTrUJHuvbXVBNRHsItCI/w593-h480/DSCF7501.jpg" width="593" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span>6 yellow new potatoes</span><br /><span>6 slices of bacon, cook but not toasty</span><br />
<span>3 tablespoon French butter </span><br />
<span>Salt and pepper to taste</span><br />
<span>1/2 cup shredded Provolone cheese</span><br />
<span>1 Tbsp. olive oil</span><br />
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<span>Preheat the oven to 350°F</span><br />
<span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> Fill 3/4 of a medium pot with water and bring to a boil over a medium high heat. Add the potatoes and cook for about 20 minutes or until tender. Transfer the potatoes to a baking dish.</div></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">With the hand masher, smash the potatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.</span><div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUiThSBBbe1Czh9u-gDu5PxP2S5j9linnlyXu3PUwWbjZwcBxD-A88k9YwBmKRAmNHcxzW5ES7iuo8OGsDP2j4Deao4qyj8p4AMrzb45qTz6wUux7wRztaIh2whMH2aGfj_k59Pt1sCxTq/s2048/DSCF7472.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUiThSBBbe1Czh9u-gDu5PxP2S5j9linnlyXu3PUwWbjZwcBxD-A88k9YwBmKRAmNHcxzW5ES7iuo8OGsDP2j4Deao4qyj8p4AMrzb45qTz6wUux7wRztaIh2whMH2aGfj_k59Pt1sCxTq/w320-h240/DSCF7472.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span>Add 2 tablespoon olive oil to a baking sheet and arrange the potatoes about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle with the cheese following with the bacon.</span></span></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoKXerftNX05LxW9m8dr2oGSOfhluth7LlQE6LQ8tJ2jmlzejxFdOhJGAiuQFQ8vT3ifHms_elnu0wYqA90ZtRrckQ9x58TRQDIdjLdAotybaK3bcMGGKxQR-d7MpnC6lgcZY80_QKOX2y/s2048/DSCF7480.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoKXerftNX05LxW9m8dr2oGSOfhluth7LlQE6LQ8tJ2jmlzejxFdOhJGAiuQFQ8vT3ifHms_elnu0wYqA90ZtRrckQ9x58TRQDIdjLdAotybaK3bcMGGKxQR-d7MpnC6lgcZY80_QKOX2y/w320-h240/DSCF7480.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;">Spoon the melted butter over the potatoes.</span></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCdS4TjMj4IZMnGLreLzUXJ8gIOciMNwG9Bd6gpShmLNbGxrSX8bnUMcke7irn-UOnUX2QNEVl11jVbX-TSi-tph5ClM3HuVcloBAGHL04LeZ2SxSITS-wFyb2by7EWa8GUwgnR6Pp1rA/s2048/DSCF7477.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCdS4TjMj4IZMnGLreLzUXJ8gIOciMNwG9Bd6gpShmLNbGxrSX8bnUMcke7irn-UOnUX2QNEVl11jVbX-TSi-tph5ClM3HuVcloBAGHL04LeZ2SxSITS-wFyb2by7EWa8GUwgnR6Pp1rA/w320-h240/DSCF7477.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"><span>Bake at 350°F or until the cheese melts and topping bubbles. </span></span></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>Serve warm with Mayo Aioli.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
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</div>Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-23170009947827759992021-08-11T16:33:00.029-04:002023-06-23T08:22:56.206-04:00Sofrito <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span>Sofrito is the base on Puerto Rican Cuisine. This method of cooking have been in use for thousands of years around the world. What makes Puerto Rican Sofrito unique is the combinations of ingredients and the passion that's goes in making it. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUoe30Ex6TYXX2kea3X5_8tcJkIAYXD68Ig7DVu0uYq0uApaOpfI4N8YKgNm893lQ7pMN0iqGfHxM2AC6k8vFU9l9psR8pudCQcM9nVJ0HJGqxQlUjJKpL_p4WVnfRcjOlAcwLyx1DpTOM/s2048/Cafe+con+leche+part+3+097_Fotor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1794" data-original-width="2048" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUoe30Ex6TYXX2kea3X5_8tcJkIAYXD68Ig7DVu0uYq0uApaOpfI4N8YKgNm893lQ7pMN0iqGfHxM2AC6k8vFU9l9psR8pudCQcM9nVJ0HJGqxQlUjJKpL_p4WVnfRcjOlAcwLyx1DpTOM/w640-h560/Cafe+con+leche+part+3+097_Fotor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Sofrito have two parts, first the base, some people call recaito. This part include, a combination of onions, garlic, peppers and herbs. The second part is to slowly fry the ingredients, adding annatto oil, cook ham, tocino(bacon), green olive, capers, tomato sauce and others ingredients (depend of the recipe ).</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span><br />
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<span>4 yellow onions, peeled, large dice</span><br />
<span>1 head of garlic, peeled</span><br />
<span>1/2 bunch of Culantro, rinse well and drain </span><br />
<span>1/2 bunch of Cilantro, rinse well and drain </span><br />
<span>1/2 pound of Ajices dulces, rinse cut</span><br />
<span>in half and seeded </span><br />
<span>4 Cubanelle peppers, rinse, </span><span>seeded and chopped</span><br />
<span>1/2 tablespoon dry oregano</span><br />
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<span>Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of the food processor and grind until very fine. Pour the mixture into ice trays, cover with plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil and freeze them. When the sofrito is solid </span><span> transfer the cubes to a plastic freezer bag and store for future use.</span><br />
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<span><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>When you add the Sofrito to the pan, defrost the sofrito first or star with cold pan and oil. Heat the sofrito slowly until defrost completely.</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span>Glossary: </span><br />
<span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span>Culantro- the flavor is stronger than cilantro. Is one of the ingredients in our sofrito.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakf1sXW8-5-et9WF6A-C9f8VTnCYWOII632FylD928pfTb2LQ7sk-5W2zxIs70aH9O_lUpg4vj5ll-4vPbVmGmpHUw2PPYRS20_dSIpAejl84lv4VqHx9yF_fRcJk6p6Tzm6akyBG_uHlKOsZkxPG3zWwZsa61YgD3UZLTLDzNUlNlF3QCSYDf6i5mg/s1000/Culantrot.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakf1sXW8-5-et9WF6A-C9f8VTnCYWOII632FylD928pfTb2LQ7sk-5W2zxIs70aH9O_lUpg4vj5ll-4vPbVmGmpHUw2PPYRS20_dSIpAejl84lv4VqHx9yF_fRcJk6p6Tzm6akyBG_uHlKOsZkxPG3zWwZsa61YgD3UZLTLDzNUlNlF3QCSYDf6i5mg/s320/Culantrot.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Cubanelle = Long pale green sweet pepper use widely in Caribbean Cuisine in Puerto Rico we called 'Pimiento largo'.</span></div></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Ajices dulces -Are small round, Sweet peppers used widely in Caribbean Cuisine. We called Ajicitos.</div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span>Look at the Spanish supermarket for this ingredients.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
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Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-37268720154305123282021-04-29T15:43:00.006-04:002023-06-23T08:25:41.298-04:00Balsamic Vinegar reduction<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> If you like the flavor of balsamic vinegar, you are going to love it more when you make this sauce. When I reduced the Balsamic vinegar to a syrup was a big surprise for me, the change on the flavor was something I don't expected.</span></div><div class="p1"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This tasty and incredibly easy to make sauce, have many uses in cooking. Try it over your favorite salads, appetizers, fruits, ice cream, desserts, you name it.</span></div><div class="p1"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Can you imagine you can make something that good with only one ingredient.</span></div><div class="p1"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="p1"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRp3g1we1B2zxLbwQFy-vXPW6qOJq9rVL3T5wrB66pWuCw_C7nb2JYvz4g7TGYi0Eq4Y7Q9P0dKxu2lj4dBho0xdv1yR-AMOuZbh_FpVEt2b9b8LXd49laQ6Ob2JThODUGOvcYZi9GAPPR/s2048/DSCF5960.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRp3g1we1B2zxLbwQFy-vXPW6qOJq9rVL3T5wrB66pWuCw_C7nb2JYvz4g7TGYi0Eq4Y7Q9P0dKxu2lj4dBho0xdv1yR-AMOuZbh_FpVEt2b9b8LXd49laQ6Ob2JThODUGOvcYZi9GAPPR/w640-h480/DSCF5960.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="p1"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="p1"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">Ingredient:</span></div></div><div class="p1"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="p1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 cup of good quality balsamic vinegar </span></div>
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<div class="p1"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">In small sauce pan at medium low heat add the balsamic vinegar and simmer until reduced to 1/4 of a cup. It will look like a syrup and will take about 45 minutes. Transfer to small bowl and set aside until needed.</span></span></div><div class="p1"><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="p1"><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Let me know in a comment what do you think about the flavor.</span></span></div><div class="p1"><br /></div>
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Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-88154723653105511602021-03-30T15:43:00.012-04:002023-06-23T08:28:10.386-04:00Pineapple simple syrup <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Simple syrup is used to add flavor and moisture to cakes and pastries. It can be made with water or fruit juices, liqueurs and spices. You can use simple syrup to substitute the corn syrup in some recipes.</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br />
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<span>1 cup pineapple juice</span><br />
<span>1 cup granulated sugar</span><br />
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<span>In a small sauce pan combine the sugar and the juice and stir until combined. Bring to a boil over medium high heat stirring to dissolve the sugar and cook for about 2 minutes. </span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span>Skin the surface as needed. Remove from the heat and transfer to a heat proof glass container.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: medium;">
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Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-15643195298946754592020-08-08T19:01:00.020-04:002024-02-09T10:49:37.021-05:00Chicken and avocado salad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <span style="font-size: medium;"> Salads are great, specially in the summer months when you can find all kind of vegetables and fruits to make a delightful combination to please your palate.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Salads are great for lunch and if you adding a small sandwich or a bowl of soup you have a complete meal.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> To make a contrast in flavor and texture in this salad, I add a crunchy topping of homemade croutons and, baked chicken breast.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> To compliment the flavors of the salad I used a good quality avocado organic vinaigrette. The combination was amazing. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Try it and, I hope you enjoy as much as I did.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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</span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span face="" style="font-size: medium;">Medley mini tomatoes</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span face="" style="font-size: medium;">Homemade croutons, recipe follows</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span face="" style="font-size: medium;">1 avocado, pit remove and cut in medium dice</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span face="" style="font-size: medium;">Green lettuce, torn</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span face="" style="font-size: medium;">1 cucumber, seeded and slice</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span face="" style="font-size: medium;">1 stalk of celery, small dice</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span face="" style="font-size: medium;">Red onion, slice</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Chicken breast, baked</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span face="" style="font-size: medium;">Organic avocado vinaigrette, store bought </span></span></div></blockquote><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></span></p></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div trbidi="on"><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Homemade seasoned croutons:</span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 cups 1/2 in-diced 1 or 2 days old French bread</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil</span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 medium garlic clove, minced</span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon dried parsley<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Salt and black ground pepper to taste</span></span></p></div></blockquote><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Set a medium skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the olive oil, bread cubes, parsley and season with salt and pepper.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Cook tossing frequently until the bread starts to brown around the edges, 2 or 3 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for a few seconds tossing well. Take special care not to burn the garlic. Transfer to a serving plate.</span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> To serve, divided the greens among individual plates and top with the vegetables, baked chicken and croutons. Serve the dressing at the side.</span></span></p></div></blockquote><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-86039699477528302872020-07-18T09:42:00.018-04:002023-06-23T08:38:06.858-04:00Guacamole<div class="separator"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">This is the classic guacamole recipe, one of the most popular Mexican dip. Creamy avocado and chunky vegetables with spicy fresh chili peppers. Make a fabulous starter, serve with yellow corn tortilla chips.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <img border="0" data-original-height="1764" data-original-width="2048" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_72LOb5OgyR6ch8-ciyZgwPVTclUwceL9h0L-2juX33C2KUJvVvJsAvoZcm3MpvjGB_n408eeELCl0cc030h_Xev6-NNoOciEdyh9ckse20AU3qZ6fmfRpEcj3XyH7NLsom5ZKRhbDMjV/w400-h345/IMG_0859_Fotor_Fotor.png" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: center;" width="400" /></div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;">3 ripe avocados, peeled </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span>1/4 cup yellow onion, small dice</span><br />
<span>1 garlic clove</span><br />
<span>1/4 cup cilantro, wash and chopped </span><br /><span>2 fresh red chili pepper</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span><span style="font-family: georgia;">salt to taste</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><font face=""><br /></font>
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<span>Remove the stalks from the chiles, slit them, and scrape out the seeds with a small sharp knife. Chop the chiles finely and add them to the avocado mixture, with the chopped tomatoes, Mix well. Salt pepper to taste.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Note:</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span> </span><span>Look for Tomato concassé recipe (how to peel the tomato).</span></span></div>
Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-23890381107575037842020-06-23T15:42:00.077-04:002023-06-23T08:42:56.347-04:00Key Lime pie <div class="separator"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Key West Florida is one the most beautiful cities I ever seen. With the most spectacular sunset and Incredibles views surrounded the city, is one of those places you fell in love and don't want to leave.</span></div><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> U.S. Island city located at the southernmost tip of the Florida key archipelago. It's known for its coral reefs, destination for diving and snorkeling and for their famous Key lime pie. </span></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> With narrow streets and small shops line together where you can find all sort of stuff for your enjoyment daily life. Clothes, shoes, personal products, beauty salons, barber shops, coffee shops, bars, courtyards and gardens.</span></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrVpWnFEUxwVh3gLjJ9XRUbvHogruPUCTN9dEHS_gq97AF3_Y7ey4vh8iCR9Dbtdo76IY93NzbMb4p_6mhP9si8dqbJ-zJzoxlH3diQfDViHIKiwufqK127J9Dn44RqjziBFfNEKbmSFB/s4608/DSCF5570.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrVpWnFEUxwVh3gLjJ9XRUbvHogruPUCTN9dEHS_gq97AF3_Y7ey4vh8iCR9Dbtdo76IY93NzbMb4p_6mhP9si8dqbJ-zJzoxlH3diQfDViHIKiwufqK127J9Dn44RqjziBFfNEKbmSFB/w625-h469/DSCF5570.jpg" width="625" /></span></a></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>Thank you to my daughter who share </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;">her recipe with me.</span></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><font face="georgia"> </font></span><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0t7d1hRXq_HWYrxqYplDzbHcmE-Z62_PQeOCdGIUNWX7bBI_A-8qvV6yOLMetwuBV8hTz5LDaX9QiXvEOCEqhsWZHyOFsR8bS6K2CjhtQn5iUg7rl2ykLhrUMd3S3p4YTMnJVmi_yf0cL/w640-h480/DSCF7910.jpg" style="text-align: center;" width="640" /></p></div><div class="separator"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">ngredients:</span></span></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="georgia"><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">1 cup and 1 tablespoon of Graham Cracker Crumbs</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">1/4 cup sugar</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">1/4 cup butter melted</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Filling:</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">1 can of sweetened condensed milk</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">6 egg yolks</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">3/4 cup of key lime juice</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">1 tablespoon of key lime zest <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none; font-size: medium;">Topping</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">1 cup of heavy cream</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;">1/2 cup of confectioner sugar<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> In a medium bowl add the Graham cracker crumbs and the sugar and, mix well. Add the melted butter slowly until well combine and, you achieve the consistency of wet sand. Add more melted butter if needed. Then press the mixture into the pie<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>tin and baked it for 5 minutes until it set. Set aside to cool.</p></font></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="georgia"><br /></font></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="georgia"> In a medium glass beat lightly, then stir in the condensed milk. Add the key lime juice, key lime zest and beat until smooth.</font></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="georgia"> </font></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="georgia"> Pour the filling into the baked graham cracker crumb pie shell and, bake it for about 20 min. Let cool for about 10 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and place the pie in the fridge overnight to cool.</font></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Close the serving time make the whipped cream.</p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none; font-size: medium;">Topping</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;">1 cup of heavy cream<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;">1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar</p></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="georgia"><br /></font></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Piped on the pie.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <span>Note: </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>If key lime is not available, substitute for regular limes but choose the one with soft skin because the flavor is very similar to the key limes. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span><span>The sweet and creaminess of the bananas, contrasting with the spicy and crunchy outside of these fritters, going to be a hit in your next family gathering. Serve warm with vanilla caram</span><span>el </span><span>sauce to add another layer of flavor to this simple dessert.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>1/2 cup all-purpose flour</span><br />
<span>1/2 teaspoon baking powder</span><br />
<span>1 teaspoon granulated sugar</span><br />
<span>1/4 teaspoon table salt</span><br />
<span>1/2 teaspoon ginger</span><br />
<span>pinch of nutmeg</span><br />
<span>The zest of 1 large lemon</span><br />
<span>1/2 cup room temperature water</span><br />
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<span>3 bananas yellow and firm, peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths </span><br />
<span>1 cup Panko breadcrumbs</span><br />
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<span>Vegetable oil for deep-frying</span><br /><span>Vanilla caramel sauce</span><br /><span>Confectioners' sugar, for dusting </span><br />
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<span>Heat the oil to 350°degrees</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"> Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, lemon zest, nutmeg and, ginger in a mixing bowl. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Whisk in water until smooth batter form.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"> Place bananas into the batter, coating lightly. Roll in the breadcrumbs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;">Deep-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span><br /></span><span>Dust with confectioner sugar.</span></span><br /></span>
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Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-13795788273058069372018-03-05T10:18:00.012-05:002023-06-23T08:48:28.369-04:00Arroz Con Gandules (Rice With Pigeon Peas)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Traditionally made for Christmas, we enjoy this flavorful rice whenever we have an excuse. This rice is typically made with sofrito, the most important ingredient in the Puerto Rican Kitchen. Since having left my country many years ago I always look for ways to bring Puerto Rican flavor to my table. If you are not able to find the ingredients for sofrito you can still enjoy this flavorful rice. The ingredients for the sofrito in this version are very easy to find at your local supermarket.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span>1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil</span><br />
<span>1 pound pork meat, large cubes</span><br />
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<span><span>1/2 cup onion, small dice</span><br />
<span>1 red bell pepper, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/4 cup green pepper, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/4 cup celery, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/4 cup carrots, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/4 cup cilantro, chopped </span><br />
<span>1 large clove of garlic, minced</span><br />
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<span>1-12 oz. can unsalted tomato sauce</span><br />
<span>1/3 cup green olives</span><br />
<span>1-16 ounces can pigeon peas, drain</span><span> </span><br />
<span>2 cups long grain rice</span><br />
<span>3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth</span><br />
<span>salt and pepper to taste</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span>In a medium pot over high heat, add the oil and pork. Sprinkle the pork with a pinch of black pepper and cook until sealed all sides. Using slotted spoon remove the pork from the pan and set aside in separated bowl.</span><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span> Lower the heat to medium, add the onion and cook until </span><span>transparent. Add the red pepper, green peppers, carrots and celery and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the cilantro and garlic and cook just until fragrant for 30 seconds. </span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;"> Add the pork and mix well. </span></div></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Add the tomato sauce, green olives, ground black pepper and cook for 2 minutes. </div></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Stir in the rice and cook for about 2 minutes stirring constantly. </div></span>
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<span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Pour in the chicken broth and mix well. Add the salt to taste if needed.</span></div></span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Bring to a boil over a medium high heat.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Once it is boiling lower heat to medium and let the water reduce until it </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);">is 1 </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);">inch over the rice. Lower the heat to low and cover the pot.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cook for about 20 minutes or until tender.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><br /></span>
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Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-72096064030407592792018-02-11T12:48:00.013-05:002023-06-23T08:50:42.346-04:00Potato salad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> My daughter love to cook but with her busy schedule never have the time. Last week she had an extra day off from work and decide make dinner for the family. She surprise me with this appetizing potato salad and she serve with a moist succulent barbecue ribs. </span><br />
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<span><span><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Ingredients:</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;">3 cups potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch., cubes</span></div></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;">2 organic eggs, mash yolks, dice whites</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;">
<span>1/2 cup celery, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/4 cup green onions, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/3 cup pickles, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/2 cup red onion, peeled and cut, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/2 cup red pepper, small dice</span><br />
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<span>3/4 cup Organic mayonnaise </span><br />
<span>1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce</span><br />
<span>1 teaspoon Dijon mustard</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span>Salt and pepper to taste</span><br />
<span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> Add water to a medium pot until is 3/4 up fill and bring to a boil over medium high</div></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> heat. Carefully using a slotted spoon transfer the potatoes to the pot. Cook the potatoes for 10 minutes and with a slotted spoon transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Set aside for about 20 minutes to cool down.</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
<span> Add the next 6 ingredients to the potatoes and mix until combine. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UZOPevIWRQ8cqtA_1EymRnnl9as0AWmQSWzF6pgE5IzypeZVd4nMt0u9nboEFL37idGUfVOH8iQLq6QVyLnUmCad-HBq8jm7dDaMXr19BG4TFaY5ccKzHef8fsf2ntqq3nCOXW6jVbyX/s1600/DSCF5432.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UZOPevIWRQ8cqtA_1EymRnnl9as0AWmQSWzF6pgE5IzypeZVd4nMt0u9nboEFL37idGUfVOH8iQLq6QVyLnUmCad-HBq8jm7dDaMXr19BG4TFaY5ccKzHef8fsf2ntqq3nCOXW6jVbyX/w400-h300/DSCF5432.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"> In a small bowl combine the Mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Add to the potatoes and mix </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">gently until combine. Transfer to the refrigerator and </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;">chill.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div>
Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-85533335271504612042018-01-09T12:13:00.016-05:002023-06-23T08:52:06.223-04:00Creamy Chicken Soup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> A thanks to my daughter Stephanie for making this satisfying and delicious soup. She's always looking to create food to please her picky eater son and she was delighted when he ate a full bowl of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>4 tablespoon butter</span><br />
<span>1/4 cup flour</span><br />
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<span>1/2 cup onion, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/4 cup carrot, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/4 cup celery, small dice</span><br />
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<span>2 bay leaves</span><br />
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<span>2 Idaho potatoes, medium dice</span><br />
<span>2 fresh basil leaves, minced</span><br />
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<span>32 ounces organic chicken broth</span><br />
<span>1/4 cup of whipping cream</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span>1 organic chicken breast</span><br />
<span>salt and pepper to taste</span><br />
<span>1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced</span><br />
<span>2 tablespoon olive oil</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span> In a small bowl mix in the olive oil, salt, ground pepper and thyme</span><span>. Season the chicken, place it in a roasting pan and <span style="background-color: white;">b</span></span><span><span style="background-color: white;">ake </span>at 375°F making sure to turn it halfway through the cooking process. Bake for about 30 minutes or until you insert a meat thermometer, and the temperature reaches 160.</span><br />
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<span> Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to finish the cooking process, then slice the chicken into bite sized cubes.</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span>While the chicken is cooking make the soup:</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span> In a medium pot at a medium heat add the butter, onion, carrots and celery. Cook until vegetables are soft about 2 minutes.</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span> Mix in the flour and cook for 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bay leaves then cook for 10 minutes. Skim the soup periodically to remove scum.</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span> Add the potatoes and basil and cook for 10 minutes. Finally add the whipping cream and chicken then remove from the heat.</span><br />
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<span>Serve the hot soup with garlic parmesan toasts.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-58168943214583213672017-07-22T18:25:00.014-04:002023-06-23T08:53:39.023-04:00Cannellini Beans and Chicken Soup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> When you take care of a grandson like my Logan you need time and imagination to make him eat. Everything for him is yucky or disgusting.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span></span><br /><span> I developed this recipe looking for a way to make him eat some vegetables. I pureed</span><span> his portion and served the chicken on the side, and to my surprise </span><span>he tried it and said it was yummy! That made me smile.</span><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span> This comforting and satisfying soup is full of fr</span><span>esh vegetables </span><span>with a taste the whole family will love. P</span><span>uréeing some of the white beans and vegetables gives the soup a more interesting texture. </span><span>You can serve this</span><span> as a meal by itself or paired with a side salad.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>1-pound organic chicken breast, cubed</span><br />
<span>5 cup low sodium, organic chicken broth</span><br />
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<span>3 tablespoon, organic extra virgin olive oil</span><br />
<span>2 tablespoon unsalted butter</span><br />
<span>Kosher salt, and ground black pepper to taste</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span>1 small onion, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/2 cup celery, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/2 cup carrots, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/4 cup red bell pepper, small dice</span><br />
<span>1/4 cup cubanelle pepper, small dice (see photo)</span><br />
<span>1 medium bay leave</span><br />
<span>1/4 teaspoon thyme</span><br />
<span>1/4 teaspoon of cumin</span><br />
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<span>2 large Idaho potatoes, small cubes</span><br />
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<span>2 can 15 ounces Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span>Heat a medium pot over a high heat for 2 minutes, then add 2 tablespoons of Olive oil and the butter followed by the chicken. Cook the chicken for 2 minutes or until browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.</span><br />
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<span> Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot followed by the onions and cook until transparent. Add all the vegetables, bay leave, cumin, thyme, and cook for one minute. Add the chicken and mix well. Add the broth and cook for about 15 minutes. Add the potatoes and the beans and cook for 10 minutes.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_eiU31uUGzLV7yJKmbwRZoFuGTOnuWeQ65BdPy76ipSM7teC5cOGY_7VMa1ppgLYuBZBMzURFaqBzp2ajbVNImvVIpDer-TdCnOVc9_16K6dpMS8VOhAOnKUEXyMVJiUApPzyozkifFq/w392-h305/IMG_0073+Cubanelle+pepper.jpg" width="392" /></div>
Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-55401677411959867902017-04-26T09:49:00.034-04:002023-06-23T08:55:09.632-04:00Hawaiian Pizza<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> My family loves pizza, especially my grandson Logan. Fridays are his favorite day of the week, Pizza and appetizer night. He gets very excited when he sees me start measuring the ingredients for the pizza. He steps on a chair and tries to help me make the dough. When the pizza is ready for the toppings, he loves to help me. It is his best opportunity to eat some extra pepperoni.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> On Fridays we can't make Logan eat anything else yet. For him grandma's pepperoni and cheese pizza is the only food he wants to eat, except for the dessert.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span>The pizza dough I'm sharing with you today is very simple to make, the recipe is a version of the one I learned in culinary school.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Looking at the fresh pineapples at the Supermarket I decided it. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">was time to share my favorite pizza recipe with you. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikn0gnn0C8DjqHbkvQg4fiuYDBBSdv8rWiMhem6geaynjeAL4OivpXMOIdN_dgMB1OpFgYvKqRjN1VDvkGoL03hlLpx9I_fcnrsD7mR4bL8ibVGzz_npWzzxmkLovOIVecyPIcRLZVZRFP/s1600/DSCF1274.png" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikn0gnn0C8DjqHbkvQg4fiuYDBBSdv8rWiMhem6geaynjeAL4OivpXMOIdN_dgMB1OpFgYvKqRjN1VDvkGoL03hlLpx9I_fcnrsD7mR4bL8ibVGzz_npWzzxmkLovOIVecyPIcRLZVZRFP/s640/DSCF1274.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium; text-align: center;">Ingredients:</span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span>10 ounces bread flour</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span>1/4-ounce dry yeast</span><br />
<span>3/4 cup purified water, at room temperature</span><br />
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<span>1 teaspoon granulated sugar</span><br />
<span>1 teaspoon table salt</span><br />
<span>2 Tablespoon olive oil</span><br />
<span>1 Tablespoon honey</span><br />
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<span>Organic store bought, Pizza sauce</span><br />
<span>Part skim milk Mozzarella cheese, shredded </span><br />
<span>Honey ham </span><br />
<span>Fresh pineapple, cut in small chunks</span></span><br />
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<span><span>1 thin sheet pan sprinkled with 1 tablespoon semolina flour or fine yellow cornmeal.</span><br />
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<span> In the bowl of the stand mixer, dissolve the yeast in the water by squeezing it with your fingers or a rubber spatula. Let the yeast proof for about 10 minutes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span> Mix in the sugar, salt, olive oil and honey. </span><span>Add the flour and knead with the dough hook until the dough has a smooth, </span></span><span>elastic consistency, about 10 minutes.</span></div></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span> Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turn to coat both sides with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise until slightly less than doubled in volume, about 45 minutes. Then place the bowl into </span><span>the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (this helps develop the flavor of the dough). Return to room temperature before proceeding.</span></div></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><br /></span></span><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span> Divide the dough in half. On a floured surface, roll and stretch the dough with your hands to make each piece into a circle, 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm).</span><br />
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<span>Transfer the dough to a prepared sheet pan and reshape as nee</span></span><span>ded.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Topping:</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>Spread a very thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough leaving 1/2- inch border around the edges. Top with a layer of mozzarella cheese,</span><span> pineapple chunks and pieces of</span><span> ham.</span><br />
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<span>Place the sheet pan in the bottom of the oven closest to the heating element to allow the crust to brown on the bottom.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />
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<span><span>Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F(230°C) for 10 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;">About the toppings:</span></div>
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<span>The good thing about pizza is you can make it as simple or as fancy you like depending of the topping you choose. Classic pizza Margherita, mushroom and caramelized onions, Italian sausage, BBQ chicken, prosciutto with fig and arugula, fruits and many other flavors. Just imagine any of your favorite things to eat over a pizza crust. I will share with you some of my favorites in another post.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">For Logan favorite:</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Spread a very thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough. Top with a layer of mozzarella cheese and, a double layer of pepperoni. 😋</span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-33084005843579107782017-04-24T12:40:00.014-04:002023-06-23T08:56:52.812-04:00Classic Tomato Salsa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span><span><span> After a few months the appetizer night turned into a family tradition. Thursday night at the dinner table the conversation is about what's going to be on the menu the next day. I usually make pizza for my grandson because other than that he only wants to eat dessert. But I always try to see if something else might make him curious. </span><br />
<span> I was looking for something fresh to finish our family appetizer night and this one with a few ingredients was perfect</span></span><span>.</span><span><span> At least Logan ate the chips!!</span></span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJN2TP5NEYL9LqFlTwiXa3olVMO_GkQq8XblOVaQjxAYY_jwSNf5UnC6iMea0fAXIDwALfpq28lvfdD50eUZ52W6f_4185-zaqPDxzGZYg2tD29CHId77GMEyt-FEaBT6CR99majZjeFHa/s1600/DSCF6168+copy+2.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="483" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJN2TP5NEYL9LqFlTwiXa3olVMO_GkQq8XblOVaQjxAYY_jwSNf5UnC6iMea0fAXIDwALfpq28lvfdD50eUZ52W6f_4185-zaqPDxzGZYg2tD29CHId77GMEyt-FEaBT6CR99majZjeFHa/w644-h483/DSCF6168+copy+2.jpg" width="644" /></a>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span>Ingredients:</span><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>3 tomatoes, peeled, seeds removed and diced</span><br />
<span>1 small red onion, diced</span><br />
<span>1/4 cup cilantro, chopped </span><br />
<span>the juice and zest of 1 lime </span><br />
<span>1 small jalapeño, seeds removed and diced</span><br />
<span>Salt and ground black pepper to taste</span><br />
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<span>In a medium bowl add all the ingredients and gently mix until combined.</span><br />
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<span>Serving suggestion: </span><br />
<span><br /></span><span>With organic yellow corn chips.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-19989180251055971552017-04-24T12:24:00.017-04:002023-06-23T08:58:37.539-04:00Tomato Concassé<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span> Tomato Concassé is the technique of peeling, seeding and chopping tomatoes for use in garnishes, sauces or </span>salsas.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> In a small saucepan over high heat bring the water to boil. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Cut a cross in the base of the tomatoes. Place the tomatoes in boiling water for </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">10 seconds.</span></div>
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Lift them out using a slotted spoon and plunge them into an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain the tomatoes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The skins will have begun to peel back from the crosses. Remove the skins completely.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Cut the tomatoes in half, remove the seeds with a teaspoon, and cut the flesh in small dice.</span></div></span>
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Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-57242456578457098962017-04-24T09:19:00.018-04:002023-06-23T09:02:29.465-04:00Creole Sauce by my niece Karina<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span> Thanks to my niece Karina who took the time from her busy life as a professional chef to share this recipe with me. </span><br /><span> Last week I was making my menu for my Friday night appetizers, and I decided to add my recipe for potato croquettes. Looking for a sauce to serve with the croquettes, my niece's creole sauce came to mind. I pureed the sauce, and it was a perfect pairing. I served the sauce in its original form with chips and pureed for my potatoes croquettes.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span></span><i>Ingredients:</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;"><br /></i></div>
<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span><i>1 small yellow onion, small diced</i></span><br />
<span><i>1 large tomato, small diced</i></span><br />
<span><i>1 red bell pepper, small diced</i></span><br />
<span><i>1 clove of garlic, minced</i></span><br />
<span><i>1/4 cup olive oil</i></span><br />
<span><i>1 teaspoon tomato paste</i></span><br />
<span><i>salt and pepper to taste</i></span><br />
<span><i>2 ounces of red wine</i></span><br />
<span><i><br /></i></span><span><i>In a medium saucepan add the oil. Turn the heat to medium, add the onion and cook for 1 minute. Add the rest of vegetables and a pinch of salt. Cook until the vegetables are tender but crisp. Add the tomato paste and cook another minute. Add wine and cook for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste.</i></span><br />
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<span><i>This sauce can be served with fried plantains, plantain spiders, mofongo (</i></span></span></span><i style="font-family: georgia;"> mashed plantain).</i></div>
Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-47355096761543238692017-04-17T09:17:00.013-04:002023-06-23T09:03:56.817-04:00Garden Salad <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Specially on Mondays after the weekend when you go out to eat there is nothing better than a simple salad to make your body feel better. Serve beside roasted chicken breasts and oven baked French fries for a complete meal.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> I like to make my own dressing but when you are in hurry it is a good thing to have alternatives. I found a good quality raspberry salad dressing in the local supermarket that goes great with this salad.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>Romaine lettuce, torn </span><br />
<span>Mini Marzano tomatoes, sliced</span><br />
<span>Red onion, sliced</span><br />
<span>1 Cucumber, seeded and sliced</span><br />
<span>1 Carrot, Julienne cut</span><br />
<span>1 small red bell pepper, Julienne cut</span><br />
<span><br /></span><span>Homemade Seasoned croutons</span><br />
<span>Raspberry vinaigrette, store bought</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">To make the croutons:</span><br />
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<span>2 cups 1/2 in-diced 1 or 2 days old French bread</span><br />
<span>2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil</span><br />
<span>1 medium garlic clove, minced</span><br />
<span>1/2 teaspoon dried parsley </span><br />
<span>Salt and black ground pepper to taste</span><br />
<br /><span>Set a medium skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the olive oil, bread cubes, parsley and season with salt and pepper. Cook tossing frequently until the bread starts to brown around the edges, 2 or 3 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for a few seconds tossing well. Take special care not to burn the garlic. Transfer to a serving plate.</span><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>Arrange the salad in medium plates and pour over the salad dressing and the croutons.</span><br />
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<span>Tips:</span><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>You can use the croutons to garnish your favorite soup.</span></span></div>
Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-17594683913487745702017-04-11T10:46:00.020-04:002023-06-23T09:06:30.081-04:00Potatoes and Bacon Croquettes <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span> <span style="font-size: medium;">You can eat potatoes every day without getting tired because of the many ways they can be prepared. Double baked potatoes, Shepherd's pie, French fries, mashed, stewed and many other ways. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
<span> The recipe I want to share with you today is a very easy and tasty appetizer. Loaded with crispy bacon and parmesan cheese this recipe will keep your family asking for </span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span>more. </span><span> </span><span><span> </span><span> </span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Since my daughter and I started with the idea of having appetizers and movie night on Fridays </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;">I started making some appetizers in advance and freezing then. These potato croquettes turn out really good regardless of being in the freezer for 3 or 4 days. I serve then</span> <span style="font-size: medium;">with my niece creole sauce.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkinKbMYXPUq_YI94QkzLCGiGFcIO6CjmIqgdyQWkNdN4r7vSGnsjQXnETJk_WnLxDkokfJAGUuIutK8cNYL5olTuxJ5L9nXVyE17mWpMx0j7jX6g3opC0eDn8d3mO97VYn6QlNQMN6g2s/s1600/DSCF7387+copy.png" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkinKbMYXPUq_YI94QkzLCGiGFcIO6CjmIqgdyQWkNdN4r7vSGnsjQXnETJk_WnLxDkokfJAGUuIutK8cNYL5olTuxJ5L9nXVyE17mWpMx0j7jX6g3opC0eDn8d3mO97VYn6QlNQMN6g2s/w488-h640/DSCF7387+copy.png" width="488" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="text-align: justify;">1 pound of Idaho potatoes, washed</span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 teaspoon fine sea salt</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span>1 tablespoon of butter (I used French salted butter) </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1/4 cup water of reserved potato cooking water </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">8 ounces of bacon or more (I used Applewood Smoked)</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">salt to taste</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> 1 cup Panko bread crumb, mixed with</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> 1/4 of grated parmesan cheese</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> 1 large egg mix with one tablespoon of water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;">Canola oil to fry</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;">1 baking sheet covered with plastic wrap</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 tablespoon ice cream scoop</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s1">Wash, pat dry and peel the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in 4 pieces and transfer to a medium pot. Cover the potatoes with </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">water and cook the potatoes over medium high heat for 15 minutes or until tender.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Transfer the potatoes to a medium bowl and reserve the water, keep warm.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Mash the potatoes with a potato ricer and add the butter. Add the warm water and mix well. Add the parmesan cheese and mix well. Add the bacon and fold into the potatoes. Season with salt to taste if necessary.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;">In a large plate add the flour.</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">In a medium shallow bowl add the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese mixture.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Using a 1 tablespoon ice cream scoop, put mashed potato on the palm of your hand and roll until it forms a small ball. Dredge the croquette in flour, next in egg ending with the bread crumbs and cheese mixture. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Transfer the croquettes to a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap. When finished making all the croquettes, cover with plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil and transfer to the freezer until ready to fry.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s1"><span>In a non stick skillet over a medium high heat add about 2 inches of oil. Add about 5 croquettes at the time and fry until golden. Drain over paper towels. </span></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Serve warm with creole sauce or store buy marinara sauce.</span></span></div>
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Maria M. Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10019566042106547660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414700813265855958.post-90198642991430113692017-04-09T13:04:00.014-04:002023-06-23T09:07:39.178-04:00 Lemon Curd<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span><span> This smooth and luscious lemon curd can be used as a filling between cake layers or to fill cookies, cupcakes and tarts. The fresh and fruity flavor of the lemon curd is perfect to use as a topping on a cheesecake.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9a04u6iiKnQb0yKw7wulP76N03QA7LbQu4ZyZXQjbuxqjqzO5HGxWNwzDqN6VFxmJqOP_ZwGLV0TaJaX22GGbA6L82zgE0Jx9XHKOXkjtKcX8KBVKDb0p5AsEMQuqi-OaBuN52jNi1eF/s1600/DSCF7603.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9a04u6iiKnQb0yKw7wulP76N03QA7LbQu4ZyZXQjbuxqjqzO5HGxWNwzDqN6VFxmJqOP_ZwGLV0TaJaX22GGbA6L82zgE0Jx9XHKOXkjtKcX8KBVKDb0p5AsEMQuqi-OaBuN52jNi1eF/w400-h336/DSCF7603.png" width="400" /></a><br /> <br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span> It is important to use only non-reactive pots and utensils to cook lemon curd, due to the chemical reaction of the acids in the lemon juice with untreated metals. Stainless pots and whisks, as well as anodized aluminum and glass are recommended. The storage container for the filling should also be non-reactive.</span><br />
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<span> I used a pot with a porcelain interior to avoid the reaction of the lemon juice and the metal. I changed my spatulas and whisk for one made out of silicon material.</span><br />
<span> Because I couldn't find a sieve with non-reactive material, I tried a technique my daughter used when she went to pastry school in order to make the curd without the need of strainer. The result was incredibly smooth with an intense fruity flavor. </span><br /></span>
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<span><span style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span><br />
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<span>4 egg yolks</span><br />
<span>1/2 cup granulated sugar</span><br />
<span>pinch of sea salt</span><br />
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<span>1/3 cup freshly squeeze lemon juice</span><br />
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<span>4 tablespoon unsalted butter,</span><br />
<span> cut in small pieces</span><br />
<span>2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest</span><br />
<span>1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean crush </span><br />
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<span>In a non-reactive pot whisk together the egg yolks, pinch of salt and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the lemon juice and cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly and scraping the sides of the pan until thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.</span><br />
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<span>Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, one piece at a time until smooth. Stir in the lemon zest followed with the vanilla crush. Transfer the curd to a heat proof sanitized glass container with a lid. When cool transfer to the r</span><span>efrigerator until set.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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