June 2012 Posts (49)

Originally from Valencia, the idea of making horchata from tiger nuts comes from the Moors’ presence from the 8th to the 13th century in Valencia. Almonds are a great substitution for tiger nuts and make the taste of this breakfast drink just as delicious and healthy. It is believed to have been the favorite of James I of Aragon, who in the…

What would summer be without lemonade? Actually, this can be considered more of a wine cooler and is definitely the kind of lemonade not to serve to children. With the summer heat in full swing, it is likely that the ardaurgozatza is flowing freely in Spain's Basque region.…

Yields 4-6 servings



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2 cups long-grain rice

5 red, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeds removed, and cut into medium dice…

Yields 6 servings





Plantain Cups Ingredients:



3 large green plantains

Canola…

Yields 8 servings



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1 (3-pound chicken) cut into pieces, clean fat (breast cut into 8 pieces)

1 tablespoon oregano…

Yields 3-4 servings



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2 ripe avocados

½ red onion, minced (about ½ cup)

1…

Grilled fruit, such as peaches, mangoes, and pineapple are great to add to your favorite guacamole recipe! It adds a hint of sweet and tart flavors to the bowl. I look forward to this summer when the fruits are in season and…

I love this time of year in New York state because we are able to enjoy fresh herbs and produce from our own gardens. My basil plant was overflowing with all this wonderful green!

Yields 5 servings

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Enfrijoladas are an enchilada, but not just any enchilada. I remember when my Mom would make tamales de frijol (bean tamales), we would fight for the last one! She added chile puree made from chile ancho and chile California to her beans and…

Yields 4 servings



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Grilled Churrasco

2 pounds skirt steak, trimmed of excess fat…

Yields 6-8 servings



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6 ounces Spanish chorizo, casing removed, crumbled

3 tablespoons olive oil…

Yields 6-8 servings



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2 pounds fresh tomatoes, preferably Roma, chopped and seeded

2 green onions, chopped…

Receta natural para sazonar tus carnes...lo que llamamos el famoso Mojito!!!!!



AJO , SAL BAJO EN SODIO, ACIETE DE OLIVA LIGHT, ORÉGANO (YO PREFIERO EL ORÉGANO DOMINICANO EN POLVO. Y SI LE GUSTA DARLE COLOR USE EL BIJOL NO TIENE CALORÍAS. PONGA LO EN LA LICUADORA ASTA QUEDAR BIEN FINO (yo prefiero el pilon pero lo que sea mas facil para usted) LUEGO AÑADE JUGO DE LIMÓN O VINAGRE 

O JUGO DE NARANJA. ( prefiero jugo de naranja para el pollo y para…

Escabeche... When my Mom would open a can of jalapenos in escabeche, we would always fight over who would get the carrots because there were only a few per can. Now, you can make a whole jar filled with just spicy carrots!



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10 carrots, peeled, cut into…

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For the chive sauce:

¼ cup sour cream

½ teaspoon finely chopped chives

½…

Makes 4 servings

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1 cup oil

1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 lbs. boiled lobster meat, cut into large pieces

½…

Spending this summer learning new cooking techniques and having a blast!

Whole Wheat Flat Bread



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2 cups whole wheat flour

3 tablespoons shortening

2½ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

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I was so happy to finally find a tart pan! This was my first tart! The first of many: "Lime in the…

Soaring temperatures offer an excuse to bring mealtime out of the kitchen and into the backyard. With summer in full swing, decks and patios across the country fill with family and friends as well as the smoke, sizzle and aroma of grilled steaks, burgers, hotdogs and more. Take note of…