GARLIC SHRIMP

Who said the this dish is hard to do?

We can enjoy the best gourmet food at home without any complication.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 pound of shrimp peeled and deveined

4 cloves garlic minced

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1/2 cup julienne onion

1/2 cup red pepper into thin strips

3 tablespoons butter

half a lemon zest

the juice of half lemon

salt and pepper to taste.

DIRECTIONS

Salt and pepper the shrimp.

In a saucepan over low heat melt the butter and add the onion and red pepper.

Once already softened, add garlic and shrimp let them cook until the shrimp take a pink color, immediately add the zest and lemon juice.

Remove from heat and sprinkle with cilantro.

serve and enjoy.

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SPAGHETTI AND SHRIMP IN LIGHT TOMATO SAUCE

Let me tell you it's a light sauce because it does not contain any kind of cream and is an excellent choice for dinner, you will not have that sensation the ate too much.

INGREDIENTS

1 package of spaghetti pasta

2 diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon oil

1 teaspoon butter

1 tablespoon ketchup

1/2 cup pasta water

the juice of half lemon

salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according package directions.

In a skillet heat oil over medium heat and add butter, saute onion, tomatoes and oregano, add a pinch of salt let it cook until the tomatoes are softened and released their juices.

Followed add the ketchup, water and the shrimp, cook until they are pink in color on both sides, season generously ( try to corroborated the seasoning ) and add the lemon juice finally gently toss the pasta and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

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SIMPLY GRANOLA

The best way to start or end your day is to eat granola, super simple with few ingredients, but more importantly quick and delicious. So enjoy this homemade granola.

 INGREDIENTES

3 cups of old-fashioned oats

1 cup of sheered sweet coconut

1 cup of dried cherries

1 cup of slivered almonds

1/2 cup vegetal oil

1/2 cup honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon

pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl combine the oats, coconut, almonds, cinnamon and salt.

In another bowl mix the honey and oil.

Stir the mixture and place on a tray.

Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes, after the first 20 remove the tray stir to cook evenly. Remove from the oven and transfer to a bowl, add the dried cherries.

Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Enjoy it on ice cream, yogurt, snack on cereal, with fruit.

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CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Especially for those days where you do not know what to do for dinner, even when we have unexpected guests, very fast to do, it will become a favorite.

INGREDIENTS

2 chicken breasts without skin or bone, cut into thin strips

1 onion, cut into strips

1 red pepper, cut into strips

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 1 / 4 teaspoon oregano

1/ 2 cup chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

salt and pepper to taste

18 corn tortillas

1 jar mild chunky salsa

DIRECTIONS

In a skillet melt butter and heat oil, add onion and 1 teaspoon of oregano, cook for 3 minutes, add garlic and fresh chile. Immediately add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes, season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cilantro at the end.

Meanwhile, place the tortillas in the microwave to heat for 1 minute.

Grease with a little butter a rectangular pyrex.

Spoon the filling into the tortillas and taco-shaped fold place it in the pyrex and sprinkle over chunky sauce and mozzarella cheese with 1 / 4 teaspoon oregano remaining.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Serves 6.

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DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIPS COOKIES

We all like something sweet from time to time, these cookies are addictive, crispi on the outside and soft on the inside, make your afternoon coffee in one of the best moments.

INGREDIENTS

2 sticks unsalted butter

1 cup sugar

2 3/4 cup flour

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup white chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

Cream butter with sugar, leave it until it turns a very light yellow. Add the vanilla and chocolate chips and flour gradually. The dough is ready when it is completely separated from the bowl of the mixer and form a ball. In a baking tray place spoonfuls of the mixture and flatten a bit, do not need to be completely flat. Put the trays in a preheated oven at 325 degrees and bake for 15 minutes. Once ready place it directly on a rack to cool.

Cream butter with sugar, leave it until it turns a very light yellow. Add the vanilla and chocolate chips and flour gradually. The dough is ready when it is completely separated from the bowl of the mixer and form a ball. In a baking tray place spoonfuls of the mixture and flatten a bit, do not need to be completely flat. Put the trays in a preheated oven at 325 degrees and bake for 15 minutes. Once ready place it directly on a rack to cool.

Allow to cool completely before you begin eating.

Can vary as desired by using the same base.

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HOMEMADE POTATO HASH

One of the most comforting meals that can be made, available to everyone and full of nostalgia and flavor.

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced.

1 pound ground pork

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped red pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon oregano

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1 cup water

1/2 teaspoon achiote paste or powder

DIRECTIONS

In a hot saucepan add oil and onion, cook until translucent, then add the oregano, garlic and ground meat, cook meat completely.

Once ready add the potatoes, red pepper and achiote, stir well until completely incorporated the achiote, add salt and pepper.

Add the water, cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until potato is cooked.

Verify the seasoning and add more salt and pepper if necessary.

Add the cilantro before serving.

Can by accompanied by salad or corn tortillas.

You can substitute pork for chicken, turkey or beef.

Enjoy.

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TUNA SANDWICH

Economic and delicious, one of the best ways to take care of your pocket.

INGREDIENTS

1can light tuna in water of 198g.

1 tablespoon of low-fat mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard

1 tablespoon ketchup

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup chopped red pepper

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon unsalted butter

2 French style bread rolls

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl combine the onion, cilantro, red pepper, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and ketchup, salt and pepper, add the tuna (strained) and combine.

Melt the butter in a skillet and place the rolls to brown completely, so they are more crisp.

Fill the buns and serve.

You can prepared for lunch or a picnic, and you can add lettuces and tomato.

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HOMEMADE SWEET TAMALE

This is an excellent choice to share at breakfast or afternoon coffee and needs nothing more. I really hope you enjoy it.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups of corn flour ( search for Maseca in the latin food aisle )

4 cups of buttermilk

2 eggs

11/2 cup sugar

Zest of one lemon

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 sticks of unsalted butter melted

2 cups of shredded Parmesan Cheese

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

In a blender or food processor place the corn flour, buttermilk, eggs and sugar, blend or process everything until well blended, then add the lemon zest, vanilla and butter.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add cheese, coconut and raisins mix well.

Place in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

Bake at 350 for an hour, then put it , if you want to broil to brown on top, do it for 10 minutes with the oven door almost close.

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She is Nathalie my beautiful daughter, the best Sous Chef ever.

Loves to help and taste at the same time.

SWEET CARROTS

This is an excellent side dish for any type of meat, so delicious the your children will ask for more.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound of carrots peeled and sliced

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 pinch salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup water

2 chopped scallions

1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano

1 teaspoon oil

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan melt the butter and oil, add the oregano, carrots and a pinch of salt, add the water and cover, cook for 15 minutes over medium heat.

Once soft add the sugar and the scallions let it cook for 3 more minutes, take the pan of the heat and enjoy.

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SPAGHETTI IN TOMATO SAUCE

The most classic recipe simple and inexpensive, enjoy with any type of pasta, you will loved.

INGREDIENTS

1 package spaghetti pasta

1/2 onion, chopped

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon oil

2 tablespoons of butter

1 can of 411 grams.chopped tomato

2 tablespoons of ketchup

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1/2 cup pasta water

salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

In a saucepan over low heat melt butter and oil, add onion, garlic and oregano cook until onions are softened, add the can of tomatoes and stir, once boiling add the ketchup and water season well, let it cook for 5 minutes, apart from heat , add the cilantro o parsley if you like that better, and gently toss the spaghetti.

Now is ready to serve.

Toss the pasta with the sauce minutes before serve.

Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese.

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CLASSIC SUGAR COOKIES

So simple and delicious these cookies will delight the whole family.

INGREDIENTS

2 sticks unsalted butter

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cup powdered sugar

2 egg yolks

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 1/4 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

Cream butter with sugar until fluffy, add lemon zest, vanilla and egg yolks. Apart incorporate the dry ingredients together and add them to the previous mixture slowly.

Let it cool for about 30 minutes.

In a tray lined with wax paper place tablespoons of the mixture separated by 3 inches between them, mash with the hand lightly.

Bake a 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

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ARROZ CON LECHE COSTA RICAN STYLE ( RICE PUDDING )

This is a classic desert from my beloved Costa Rica, with some changes to give it a taste even more delicious.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups of long grain rice

5 cups of milk

1/3 cup sugar

3 cinnamon sticks

5 cloves

1 can condense milk

1 can evaporate milk

1 egg yolk

zest of one lemon

1 cup raisins

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon butter

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan over low heat put the rice, milk, cloves, cinnamon and lemon zest. Stir with a wooden spoon. Let it cook until the rice is ready in about 30 minutes. Move constantly to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pot. When the rice is almost dry, add butter, and three quarters of evaporated milk. Stirring constantly add the egg yolk with the remaining quarter of evaporated milk, sugar and condensed milk. Remember to move constantly. Finally raisins, move, leave Boil for three minutes and remove from heat. You can add coconut, ground cinnamon or grated cheese without salt.

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FAST RICE

Made with ingredients that we all have in the house, this rice really take you out of trouble.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup long grain rice

1 onion, chopped

1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano

2 cloves garlic, minced

5 strips of bacon, chopped

1 / 2 pound of chicken or turkey ham diced

1 pound of chicken or turkey ham diced

1 / 4 teaspoon achiote paste or powder

1 cup chopped cilantro

1 cup red pepper cut into strips

2 cups water

salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Heat a large skillet and add the baconfollowed add onion, oregano, celery, red pepper and garlic let the vegetables cook, add the rice and followed achiote, stir well, salt, pepper to taste, add the ham turkey, water, cover and lower heat.

Simmer until water is completely evaporated and rice is cooked through, about 25 minutes.

Once ready, sprinkle the cilantro and serve.

Serves 4 people.

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