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Grilled Mayan shrimp with spiced mango and avocado saladAlfred PortaleSeves 4INGREDIENTS• 1 1/2 pounds extra-large shrimp (3 to 4 per person)• 1/2 cup grapeseed oil• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped• 2 tablespoons smoked Spanish paprika• About 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper• 1 heaping tablespoon finely grated orange zest• 1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice plus 1 generous teaspoon grated lime zest• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard• 1 teaspoon coarse…See More

SWEET & SOUR BROCCOLI SALAD2 bunces raw broccoli1 thinly sliced red onion1 sm. pkg. shredded sharp cheddar cheese8 slices cooked/crumbled bacon (can use bacon bites)Dressing:1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons vinegar (see note)Cut broccoli into small bite size pieces. Push cut red onion out into rings.Make dressing. Pour over veg's/bacon/cheese. Chill 24 hours, stirring on occasion.Note: May use 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon regular.Once you make this - you will…See More

Coquito is a traditional punch served at Christmas and New Years celebrations. The drink is similar to eggnog with rum. This particular recipe does not call for raw eggs. Nor does it call for you to crack open a fresh coconut. It's a very simple mixed drink. Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: * 2 15-ounce cans cream of coconut* 2 14-ounce cans condensed milk* 6 ounces white rum (use less if you like)* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves* 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg* 1…See More

LECHON ASADO A LA VARITAINGREDIENTES1 lechón joven de 25 libras, listo para cocinarAceite con achioteAdobo:se machaca y se mezcla en un mortero o pilón:24 dientes de ajo, pelados3 cucharadas de orégano entero seco1/4 taza de sal1/2 taza de jugo de naranja agriaPREPARACIÓN:Mezcla los ingredientes del adobo.Hazle cortes profundos al lechón en el pescuezo, debajo de la mandíbula inferior, en el lomo, piernas, hombros y sobre las costillas. Pásale el condimento en los cortes, así como por dentro y…See More