BREAD STUFFED WITH GARLIC BUTTER, PARMESAN CHEESE AND BASIL

Simple is always delicious.
This recipe is inspired by my daughter.
She loves bread in all its forms, and I recently discovered this great tool to make bread more often,refrigerated dough for bread.
But do not think the dough is so simple, prepared butter gave it a unique flavor, my family loved it I hope that yours too.
Enjoy it.

INGREDIENTS

1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
1 tube of French-type bread dough Pillsbury brand
2 cloves of garlic
8 fresh basil leaves
1 / 2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

For the next step I recommend using a food processor.
Place the garlic, basil, salt and butter in processor and press until well incorporated.
Place mixture in a bowl and add the Parmesan cheese.
Remove the dough from the package and make a cut in the center, brush the butter and place on tray.

Bake for 30 minutes.

It is an excellent choice to accompany any meal or event.

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I want to share this delicious tradition.
In Costa Rica each year we make pork tamales, which are a must on the table this holiday season.
The whole family participates and collaborates in different taskssince this process is very long and tiring. At the end of the day the reward is great, we enjoy the Tamale in the company of our loved ones and is one of the most important moments.
Remember that the family must stay together and traditions are a very important thing to keep forever.

Happy Holidays.

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FRUIT DELIGHT

This dessert is special for busy days.
Super fast and delicious.
The taste and texture is the best and for this time of year is what is needed.
I hope you will try and enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

1 can condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 can fruit cocktail 14 ounces
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 / 4 cup water

DIRECTIONS

Place the gelatin in the water and leave for 5 minutes.
In a bowl, mix condensed milk, evaporated milk and fruit cocktail with juice.
Put the gelatin in the microwave for 30 seconds to dissolve.
Add to the mixture, stirring constantly.

Place in a rectangular pyrex and put the dessert in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight if possible.

Before serving, cut into small pieces and carefully remove the pieces and serve.

This recipe makes 20 servings.

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CAPRESSE PITA

In order to make life easier for everyone in these days, it is important for me to provide some quick and delicious recipes.
One of them is this Pita, perfect for lunch, picnic or simply to enjoy after a busy morning.
Fast food does not need to stop being delicious and healthy, and is much better when we make at home.

INGREDIENTS

For one pita
1 pita bread
1 tomato, sliced
1 ball of mozzarella into slices
6 basil leaves
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 / 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Warm pita bread for 30 seconds in the microwave.
Cut in half and open each half, mix the mayonnaise with the mustard, spread on both sides of each pita half.
Place in each half of pita bread 3 slices of tomato, 3 basil leaves and 2 or 3 slices of mozzarella cheese, sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Serve and enjoy.

Double the recipe if you want to make more of a pita.

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CAPRESE STYLE PASTA SALAD

I belong to a group of parent volunteers in my daughter's class.
And there was an activity for the teachers and each class had to bring a meal.
I offered to bring pasta salad, and my great interest was give them something very tasty.
It is truly an excellent way to impress in any activity that you have.

INGREDIENTS

1 box of Penne pasta style
3 / 4 cup pesto (you can buy in any supermarket)
11 / 2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 balls of fresh Mozzarella cheese cut into small pieces.

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Once ready, remove from heat, drain well and pour cold water to stop the cooking process.
Pour into a large bowl and add the pesto, stir until well incorporated, add the tomatoes and cheese, stir gently to avoid damage the texture of the tomatoes.

Cool for 15 minutes before serving or serve immediately.

I would not recommend making this recipe from one day to another because the texture of the pasta will not be the same.

Remember to buy a good quality pesto.

Serves 8 people.

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CHOCOLATE CHIPS COOKIES WITH MIXED NUTS

We are closer to the holidays, and there is nothing better than fill our home with homemade delights.
The homemade cookies are a necessity in my house, we could say that almost every day I bake cookies. These chocolate and nuts are delicious and very easy to do.
Surprise your family with homemade treats, will change the way in which they enjoy meals at home.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 stick of room temperature butter
11/2 cup of flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 egg
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1/2 cup of chocolate chips
1/2 chopped mix nuts

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a bowl mix the flour with the baking powder.
Cream butter with both sugars.
Add egg, vanilla and flour gradually, when it well incorporated add the chocolate chips and mixed nuts. The dough will be soft.
Spoon the mixture into a tray lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 11 minutes.

Immediately place on a rack to cool completely.

This recipe makes 18 cookies.

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SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

I am a lover of Italian food, and I always try to recreate some of the classics.
For example, this spaghetti instead of beef use ground turkey because I have young girls and does not contain red wine.
The result is delicious, full of flavor and this is especially for those who want to care for the calories.
This pasta is the best for weekends, can make a large amount and save the rest for other days.
There are many ideas and you will put its magic touch to make it even more delicious.
Enjoy it.

INGREDIENTS

1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound of ground turkey
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can tomato sauce 425 grams
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 / 2 cup chopped parsley salt and pepper to taste
1 cup of water where the pasta is cooking 1 box of Penne pasta

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions.
In a saucepan heat oil and melt butter, add onion, garlic, oregano and meat, cook for 8 minutes. Following this add the tomato paste and stir well with meat, add the ketchup and tomato sauce and the water that reserves of the pasta, add salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 20 minutes over medium heat.
Once ready incorporate the pasta and stir well, add the parsley and serve.

 You may sprinkle parmesan cheese and be accompanied by toasted bread.

Serves 8 people.

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TURKEY GYOSA

As a lover of cooking, I enjoy trying new recipes.
And Asian cuisine is very versatile, this type of food is delicious and inexpensive.
You can serve at a party or as a main course at dinner, very fast to prepare and delicious as always.
I invite you to venture into this recipe and try different fillings, it is worth trying.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound of ground turkey
1 / 2 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 / 2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup of water plus 1/4 more to close the wonton
1 package of Wonton wrapper

DIRECTIONS

Mix the turkey with salt, garlic powder, vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard and cilantro.
Place 1 / 2 teaspoon of the filling into in the center of the Wonton and close putting water on the sides and giving it the shape you want.
In a saucepan, heat a teaspoon of oil and place the gyosas, let it brown for 3 minutes, add half cup of water and cover immediately.
Let it finish cooking for 8 minutes.
Serve immediately.

WEET SAUCE

Mix 1 / 2 cup light soy sauce with 1 / 4 cup honey.

This recipe makes 60 Gyosas.

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GREEN BEANS HASH

My beloved mother makes a delicious hash green beans, a dish that you really enjoy and repeat.
She does not give me the recipe and the secret because it is so delicious, but in my attempt to recreate the recipe, I gather some ingredients and I achieve something very similar.
This is a very delicious family recipe so I hope you like it.

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds of chopped green beans
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
1 / 2 teaspoon achiote
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons butter
1 can chopped tomatoes 411 grams
2 pounds of meat either pork or beef
2 tablespoons of ketchup
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a hot pan melt butter, add onion, garlic, dried oregano and achiote.
Add the chopped can green beans and tomatoes, and meat, simmer 20 minutes over medium heat.
Add salt, pepper and ketchup.
Stir well and apart from the heat.

You can serve this hash with salad or rice.

Serves 4 people.

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SWEET CORN BREAD

Here in San Diego is so cold and raining that the best way for me to keep the house warm is baking.
This is a versatile bread that can be used to accompany both savory and sweet dishes, they all love it and now we're so close to the holidays that will be part of the tradition in any home.
Enjoy this delicious dish that must be present in your home.

INGREDIENTS


1 can sweet corn 432g
1 can condensed milk
1 cup pancake mix
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 stick butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a baking dish 8x8 inches (20x20 cm).

In a blender or food processor, place all ingredients, blend or process well.
Pour in the mold and bake for 35 minutes.
Bread is done when a cake tester comes out clean.
Let cool thoroughly before cutting.

Depending on how big you cut it gets 12 bits.

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GRANDMA'S HOT CHOCOLATE 

When it's cold and rainy the first thing that comes to mind is my granny, she lovingly prepared us hot chocolate in those days.
Not just any chocolate, was so special that immediately put us to sleep, incredible as it may seem.
Her secret? Very simple egg yolk.
That simple ingredient gave it something so special and comforting that it was impossible avoid feeling relax.
And because for me it is so special, I wanted to share it with you.
Try it, it's really delicious.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 / 4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg yolk

DIRECTIONS

In a small saucepan heat the milk, do not let it boil, add the chocolate, sugar and cinnamon.
Apart from heat and stir constantly and add the egg yolk.
Continue moving to dissolve well and serve immediately.

This recipe makes one cup.

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5 INGREDIENTS PIZZA


The obsession with pizza at home is big, for this reason I need to create new recipes with the delicious taste of pizza without having to make the whole process of making the dough.
This idea came to me from another recipe that I make very often, the difference is that here all the ingredients are ready, and that is why I love to create this recipe is very simple, delicious and quick.
So I share with you this simple recipe that will be helpful for a quick lunch.

INGREDIENTS


8 corn tortillas
1 / 2 cup prepared pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 / 2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon butter

DIRECTIONS

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a small rectangular pan.
Warm the tortillas for 30 seconds in the microwave, place a spoonful of cheese in the center of the tortilla and fold like a taco form. Place in pan sprinkle the sauce, cheese and oregano.

 Bake for 15 minutes, let it cool for 5 minutes before cutting.

 Serves 4 people.

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CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES STIR FRY


The story of this recipe begins with my curiosity about Asian-style meals.
We love to enjoy from time to time these foods, the problem is that going to a restaurant is not an option for us now.
So I started to do a little research of products and try to adapt some recipes for my family's palate.
This stir fry chicken is delicious and does not take long to prepare, all you need are the ingredients unique to Asian cusine, and really worth buying and trying this dish.

INGREDIENTS

2 chicken breasts into chunks
1 fresh red pepper into strips
2 carrots into strips
3 medium bok choy chopped
1 medium onion, julienned thick
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Shaohsing rice wine
1 / 2 teaspoon hot chile flakes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
salt and pepper to taste


DIRECTIONS

We need a wok for this preparation, if you do not have one, may use a large skillet.

The Bok Choy can be found easily in any supermarket Shaohsing rice wine get it in Asian food store,you can also replace it with rice vinegar.

Heat the wok add the oil, ginger and garlicimmediately the chicken, let it begin to cook for 8 minutes. Add onion, red pepper and carrot, cook for 5 minutes.
Remember that during all the preparation the wok must be very hot.
In a bowl mix the honey, rice wine, oyster sauce, soy sauce, salt and pepper, add to the previous preparation with red pepper flakes.
Let the flavors be incorporated for 5 minutes, mix cornstarch with water, add and mix.
Apart from the heat and serve immediately, this dish can be accompanied by white rice.

Serves 6 people.

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We enjoyed the Halloween celebrations over the weekend.
Now to eat lots of candy.