Desserts And Good Food

       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.       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. Ingredients: 4 cups strawberry pulp 4 cups granulated sugar 1 8 x 8 glass pan plastic wrapping paper     Wash and dry the strawberries. Cut the tops and discard. Cut the strawberries in small  dices.    In a medium pot add 1/4 cup of water and 1 teaspoon fresh le...

      Coquito is the traditional Puerto Rican  drink   for Christmas.  Almost every family have their own recipe. Here I share with you 2 versions of the recipe. One with eggs and the other is the easy version without eggs, hope you enjoy making this recipe with your family and friends and tell me about it.                                            dessertsandgoodfood.blogspot.com Ingredients: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 3 egg yolks (from organic eggs) 2 tablespoons of white sugar pinch of salt   1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 can condensed milk 2 cans of coconut milk pinch of nutmeg 1/2 cup(or to taste) Coconut Rum In a small sauce pan mix the egg yolks with the sugar, add the heavy cream, pinch of salt, cinnamon stick and mix until combined. Turn the heat to medium and cook the mixture stirring consta...

      This is one of the first and simplest desserts on the Puerto Rican table.  I like to add a touch of brandy even though the original recipe does not have alcohol in it.                     dessertsandgoodfood.blogspot.com Ingredients: 2 ripe plantains 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil                         1/4 cup white sugar                   1 cinnamon stick 5 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon brandy (optional) Peel and cut the plantain in 1/2 inch round slices. In a shallow pan at medium heat add the oil and the plantains. Pan fry for a few minutes until caramelized on both sides Add the butter to the pan followed by the sugar, cinnamon stick, clove and vanilla and cook for about 2 minutes or until slightly browned.  Add brandy and...

      This is a very simple and delicious sauce I make to serve with  fried plantains, arañitas or with my steak  sandwich.      #dessertsandgoodfood.blogspot.com Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Tomato Ketchup (or to taste)  1 garlic clove (grind with a  pinch of kosher salt) fresh ground pepper to taste 1 teaspoon hot sauce( optional) In a small  bowl add the ingredients and mix well. Cover and place in the refrigerator until needed.