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Yields 4 to 6 servings



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2 lbs. salted codfish

1 lb. potatoes, boiled, peeled, and cut in slices…

For quite sometime now, my husband had been hinting to me how he was craving a big bowl of tomato soup. There a variety of ways to approach tomato soup. You ask yourself, "Canned tomatoes or fresh tomatoes"? To strain or not strain the soup?? My favorite way to prepare tomato soup is to…

I used to shy away from roasting a whole chicken because it would always come out dry or lacking seasoning. After reading through my grilling cookbook, I noticed how they would use the brine method to moisten and flavor different meats. I have tried it with pork chops and chicken wings, but…

Yields 4 servings of 4 ounces each

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1 cup dry white beans (Cannellini or Navy beans)

* Note: Beans must soak for 24…

On most mornings, I need my two cups of coffee before I can think clearly, ha, ha.... But, then there are those mornings that I feel inspired to bake something! On a regular basis, I like to bake some cookies or quick breads to include as part of my husband's snacks for work. For me, it's…

Yields 6-8 servings



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1 cup finely ground bulgur

2 cups hot water…

Como hacer un Quesillo- Video

El Quesillo es un delicioso postre típico venezolano y quizás uno de los más conocidos, no puede faltar en un cumpleaños o simplemente cuando “se pica una torta” siempre acompañado de una rica gelatina,…

Pretty simple ingredients, ground beef, potatoes, fresh tomato sauce, and yet one of the most comforting flavors of home. On most nights this was my Mom's easy, go to dishes to make when she wasn't feeling too creative in the kitchen. But, what she will never know is that it was, and still…

I probably only make chiles rellenos once or twice a year. Not because I don't like them, but I will be honest, there is a bit more time and effort that goes into them. But, I will say, that every time I do prepare them, it gets a little easier. If I had to pick my Mom's signature dish, it…

I love soup!!! I literally could eat soup every day and be perfectly happy! Soups are fun to create and they can be as simple or complex as you want them to be. The hardest part of this recipe is pressing it through the wire strainer, and that's not bad at all. This process eliminates all…

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2 lbs tomatillo

3 to 4 lbs boneless country ribs cut up

3 to 4 jalepenos

1/2 onion

2 T cumin

1 clove garlic

bunch of cilantro

1 T oregano

salt and pepper

2 to 3 T chicken…

Photo and recipe courtesy of Sonia Mendez Garcia Brennan



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½ cup cilantro…

I love working with the masa harina dough because it's very easy to work with for all kinds of recipes. Another great use for masa harina and a fun variation to making poppers! The wonderful flavors of the the corn stand out when fried, combined with the smokiness of the Spanish chorizo,…

Once a month, I like to challenge myself to create a fun appetizer. On most Fridays, for fun and something different, I prepare a "Tapas" style meal for dinner. I will prepare 2 or 3 different small plates, our favorite cocktail, and we enjoy  them in a very relaxed setting. My goal for…

1 package of fideo

2 T oil

small onion diced

1 cl garlic…

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1 jar nopales rinsed and drained well

1/2 white onion diced…

Where have I been? I had no idea that phyllo dough was so low in fat. I always associated it with rich desserts that are brushed with lots of butter, so I never thought of using it. Fortunately, I was asked to make a recipe that required phyllo dough,…

I am in love!! In love with chimichurri sauce! I could eat it everyday, and I would be perfectly happy. OK, so I know I can't do that, but it makes me that happy. I have taken it upon myself to cook for some friends who are getting older and don't cook very much these days. They are like my…

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2 tablespoons honey

4 medium sweet potatoes

2 tablespoons light butter spread

1 teaspoon ground…

Yields 3-4 servings

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5 tablespoons cornstarch

¾ cup granulated sugar…