9/06/2012

DULCE DE LECHE AND COCONUT LOG

I mentioned at some point that my husband does not like birthday cake, so every time we celebrate a birthday in the family I try to make a dessert for my husband and so he will also be able to enjoy the celebration.
This time I made this delicious log or roll filled with Dulce de Leche and coconut, to the surprise of many, it is very easy to make and incredibly delicious.
It was so popular that the poor cake remained almost in one piece that day.
There is no way look bad with desserts like this and believe it or not take the picture was also difficult. No reason to stop enjoying a celebration when they do not particularly like any dessert because the main reason is to have fun as a family.
So I hope you enjoy this rare substitute for a birthday cake, surely delight the whole family.
Enjoy it.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup of flour
  • 1 spoonful of cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 cup of sugar plus
  • 1/2 cup for sprinkling
  • 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon of coconut extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 can of Dulce de Leche
  • 1 1/2 cup of grated coconut
DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C).

Place the egg whites in a mixer and beat until stiff peaks, add the egg yolks one at a time and one cup of sugar gradually, add vanilla and coconut extract.

In a bowl sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt, lower the mixer speed and slowly add to above mixture along with the butter.

Place on a tray lined with parchment paper, spread the mixture well and bake for 12 minutes.

Once ready, and when still warm sprinkle with remaining sugar, place a piece of parchment paper over the back and a roll, let it cool completely.

Once cool spread and fill with Dulce de Leche and coconut, roll again and decorate with more dulce de leche and coconut.

Serve and enjoy.

This recipe makes 12 servings.

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

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Les mencione en algún momento que a mi esposo no le agrada el queque de cumpleaños, así que cada vez que festejamos un cumpleaños en la familia trato de hacer un postre por aparte para el y de esa forma el también va a poder disfrutar de la celebración.
En esta ocasión hice este delicioso tronco o rollo relleno de dulce de leche y coco, que para sorpresa de muchos es muy facil he increíblemente delicioso de hacer.
Fue tan popular que el pobre queque quedo casi entero ese día, de no ser porque uno que otro decidió comer de los dos.
No hay forma de quedar mal con postres como este y aunque no lo crean hasta para tomar la foto fue difícil.
No hay razón para dejar de disfrutar una celebración cuando no no gusta algún postre el particular ya que la principal razón es pasar un rato agradable en familia.
Así que espero les guste este poco común sustituto para un queque de cumpleaños, de seguro le encantara a toda la familia.
Que lo disfrute.

INGREDIENTES

  • 1 taza de harina
  • 1 cucharada de maicena
  • 1 cucharadita de polvo de hornear
  • 1 taza de azúcar mas 1/2 taza para rociar
  • 3 cucharadas de mantequilla sin sal derretida
  • 4 huevos separados
  • 1 cucharadita de vainilla
  • 1/4 cucharadita de extracto de coco
  • pizca de sal
  • 1 lata de Dulce De Leche
  • 1 1/2 taza de coco rallado
PREPARACION

Precaliente el horno a 350 grados F ( 176 grados C ).

Coloque las claras en la batidora y bata a punto de nieve, agregue las yemas de huevo de una en una y una taza de azúcar poco a poco, agregue la vainilla y el extracto de coco.

En un tazón cernir la harina, maicena, polvo de hornear y sal, baje la velocidad de la batidora y poco a poco agregue a la mezcla anterior junto con la mantequilla.

Coloque en una bandeja forrada con papel encerado, extienda bien la mezcla y hornee por 12 minutos.

Una vez listo y aun caliente rocie con el azúcar restante, coloque un trozo de papel encerado, vuelque y de forma de rollo, deje enfriar completamente.

Una vez frio extienda y rellene con el Dulce de Leche y coco rallado, enrolle de nuevo y decore con mas dulce de leche y coco.

Sirva y disfrute.

De esta receta salen 12 porciones.

Tiempo de preparación: 25 minutos
Tiempo de cocción: 12 minutos
Nivel de la receta: Facil
ENGLISH VERSION CLICK HERE
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9/02/2012

PORK SLIDERS a #SundaySupper Cookout

I love holidays especially when it's still summer and the family can enjoy a special time.
This week we celebrate Labor Day in style and what better way than to prepare a delicious cookout. On this occasion I made delicious pork sliders, which have been a success in my family, which makes me very happy because there are times it is hard to get kids to eat new things.
Super easy to make and only require an occasional ingredient and to make your day even easier you can cook the pork since previous day and serve at room temperature.
The holidays are a time for families to enjoy a great time and for that reason we should not complicate, I invite you to make these delicious mini burgers that will delight every member of your family.
Enjoy them.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound of pork tenderloin
  • 1 cup of already made Pesto
  • 2 Roma tomatos, sliced
  • 1 avocado cut in to slices
  • 12 sliders buns
  • Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS

Season the pork with salt and pepper.
In a hot pan with oil, cook the meat for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
Once the meat cooked, let rest and slice.

To assemble the sliders:
Split the bread, place half a teaspoon of pesto on top of each bread, place 2 slices of meat, a slice of tomato, 2 slices of avocado and other top of the bread.

Serve and enjoy.

This recipe makes 12 sliders.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

To continue with this celebration, here are more delicious recipes to enjoy.

 Starters & Snacks

Main Dishes

Salads & Sides

Drinks

Desserts

Wine Pairings

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8/30/2012

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH TOMATO AND HAM

This is a recipe that takes me to the times as a child, my grandmother used to make this super easy dish as a snack for after school.
How I miss those days, nothing better than the food that makes grandma.
I have always believed that the best memories are made in the kitchen, so now I try to do this kind of dishes full of nostalgia for my family.
This is a very simple recipe, but delicious and I'm sure will delight your entire family.
Enjoy it.

INGREDIENTS
  • 8 Whole eggs
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 200 grams of cooked ham
  • 3 tomatoes, seeded, chopped
  • 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cooking spray
DIRECTIONS

Spray a hot skillet with cooking spray, add onion and ham cook for 3 minutes, add the tomatoes and cook another 3 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
Add eggs, cilantro and stir well, cook for 5 minutes over low heat.

Serve and enjoy.

Serves 4 people.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

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Esta es una receta que me transporta a los tiempos de cuando era nina, mi abuelita acostumbraba a hacer este platillo súper sencillo como una merienda para después de la escuela.
Como extraño esos días, nada mejor que la comida que hace la abuela.
Siempre he creído que los mejores recuerdos se hacen en la cocina, y por eso hoy en día trato de hacer este tipo de platillos llenos de nostalgia para mi familia.
Esta es una receta muy sencilla, pero deliciosa y estoy segura que encantara a toda su familia.
Que la disfrute.

INGREDIENTES
  • 8 huevos
  • 1 cebolla picada
  • 200 gramos de jamón cocido
  • 3 tomates sin semillas picados
  • 1/2 taza de culantro picado
  • sal y pimienta al gusto
  • spray de cocina
PREPARACION

Rocie una sartén caliente con spray de cocina, agregue la cebolla y el jamón cocine por 3 minutos, agregue el tomate y cocine otros 3 minutos, sazone con sal y pimienta.
Agregue los huevos, el culantro y revuelva bien.
Cocine por 5 minutos a fuego bajo.

Sirva y disfrute.

Rinde para 4 personas.

Tiempo de preparación: 5 minutos
Tiempo de cocción: 10 minutos
Nivel de la receta: Facil
ENGLISH VERSION CLICK HERE
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8/26/2012

PASTA IN TOMATO SAUCE WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS for #SundaySupper

That the name does not scare you, this delicious dish is very easy and quick to make.
This week at the #SundaySupper, we want to share recipes quick, easy and delicious for back to school.
So all you need to do is join us and enjoy a variety of recipes we have prepared for you.
This recipe is ideal for sharing with family after the first day of school, one of which I consider the most tired because I spent a couple of hours at school getting ready for the school year.
I invite you to enjoy all the special recipes for school nights, and we hope you enjoy them as much as us.
Enjoy it

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, more for garnish
  • 1 lb. spaghetti
  • 2 cans of tomato sauce 15 oz
  • 1 cup of ketchup
  • 1/2 cup of basil chopped.
  • salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS

Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

In a bowl place the ground turkey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and parmesan cheese, mix well and form meatballs. In a saucepan heat the tomato sauce with ketchup. Add meatballs and cook for 8 minutes.

Once the pasta cooked, pass it through a strainer, place in a serving bowl and add the sauce with meatballs on top.
Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese and basil.

Serve immediately.

This recipe makes 6 servings.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Here are more delicious recipes for you to enjoy.
Please be sure you join us on Twitter throughout the day on Sunday. We’ll be meeting up at 7:00 p.m. EST for our weekly #SundaySupper live chat where we’ll talk about Back to School Meals and ways to make meal time easier!
All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, or you can follow us throughTweetChat! We’ll be sharing great recipes and tips all afternoon, and we’ll be talking all things Back to School Meals during our chat!
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8/24/2012

ALMOND COOKIES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE

Delicious cookies that will delight your family.
Perfect for a snack after school or accompany the afternoon tea with these delicious cookies.
These cookies are a temptation, you can not eat just one.
So make and enjoy these cookies with milk, chocolate, coffee, tea or just alone.
I'm sure you will love them.
Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups of flour
  • 2 cups of chopped almonds
  • 2 sticks of butter
  • 1 cup of brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips
  • pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C).

In the mixer place the butter and brown sugar, beat until well incorporated. Add eggs, vanilla and almond extract. In a bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, gradually add to the above mixture.

In a tray lined with parchment paper, place spoonfuls of the mixture and bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Once baked place on a rack to cool completely.
The cookies remain soft in the center.

This recipe makes 36 cookies.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

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Deliciosas galletas que deleitaran a su familia.
Ideales para una merienda después de la escuela o acompañe el cafe de la tarde con estas deliciosas galletas.
Estas galletas son una tentación, no puedes dejar de comer solo una.
Así que les recomiendo hacerlas y disfrutarlas de la forma que mas les gusten, con leche, chocolate, cafe, te o simplemente solas.
Estoy segura que les encantaran.
Que las disfruten.

INGREDIENTES
  • 2 tazas de harina
  • 2 tazas de almendras picadas
  • 2 barras de mantequilla
  • 1 taza de azúcar moreno
  • 2 huevos
  • 1 cucharadita de vainilla
  • 1 cucharadita de polvo de hornear
  • 1/4 cucharadita de extracto de almendra
  • 1 1/2 taza de chispas de chocolate blanco
  • pizca de sal
PREPARACION

Precaliente el horno a 350 grados F (176 grados C ).

En la batidora coloque la mantequilla y el azúcar moreno, bata hasta que quede bien incorporado.
Agregue los huevos, vainilla, extracto y el almendra.
En un tazón cernir la harina, polvo de hornear y sal, agregue poco a poco a la mezcla anterior.

En una bandeja forrada con papel encerado, coloque cucharadas de la mezcla y hornee por 12 minutos o hasta que esten doradas.
Una vez horneadas coloque en una rejilla a que enfríen completamente.
Las galletas quedaran suaves en el centro.

De esta receta salen 36 galletas.

Tiempo de preparación: 20 minutos
Tiempo de cocción: 12 minutos
Nivel de la receta: Facil
ENGLISH VERSION CLICK HERE
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8/15/2012

BLUEBERRY MASCARPONE MUFFINS

These delicious muffins taste very different, are really something else that would please the whole family.
They are not extremely sweet and that makes these muffins the perfect choice for an afternoon coffee in the company of friends.
Not the most attractive muffins but I assure you they are delicious and perfect for any occasion.
Enjoy it.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C).

In mixer bowl add the sugar and butter, beat until sugar is well incorporated with the butter, add the mascarpone cheese.
Add the eggs one by one, milk and vanilla, beat for 3 minutes.

Sift flour in a bowl, baking powder, baking soda, pinch of salt and add to creamed mixture gradually allow beating until well incorporated.

Remove the bowl and add the berries, mixing carefully to keep the shape. In a muffin pan place paper caps and add portions of the mixture, bake for 30 minutes.

Once ready remove from oven and let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then move to wire racks to cool completely.

This recipe makes 24 muffins.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

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Estos deliciosos muffins tienen un sabor muy diferente, son realmente algo que agradara a toda la familia.
Son son extremadamente dulces y eso convierte a estos muffins en la opción perfecta para una tarde de cafe en compania de amigos.
No son los muffins mas atractivos pero le aseguro que son deliciosos e ideales para cualquier ocasión.
Que los disfrute.

INGREDIENTES
  • 1 barra de mantequilla sin sal
  • 1 taza de azúcar
  • 2 huevos
  • 1 cucharadita de vainilla
  • 1/2 taza de queso mascarpone
  • 1/2 taza de leche
  • 1 cucharada de polvo de hornear
  • 1 cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio
  • 2 tazas de harina
  • 2 tazas de moras
  • pizca de sal
PREPARACION
  1. Precaliente el horno a 350 grados F ( 176 grados C ).
  2. En el tazón de la batidora agregue el azúcar y la mantequilla, bata hasta que el azúcar se halla incorporado bien a la mantequilla, agregue el queso mascarpone.
  3. Agregue los huevos uno a uno, la leche y vainilla, batir por 3 minutos.
  4. Cernir en un tazón harina, polvo de hornear, bicarbonato, pizca de sal y agregue a la mezcla anterior poco a poco, deje batir hasta que este bien incorporado.
  5. Retire el tazón y agregue las moras, mezclando con mucho cuidado para que mantengan la forma.
  6. En un molde para muffins coloque capsulas de papel y agregue porciones de la mezcla anterior, hornee por 30 minutos.
  7. Una vez listos retire del horno y deje enfriar en el molde por 15 minutos, luego pase a una rejilla a que terminen de enfriar.
De esta receta salen 24 muffins.

Tiempo de preparación: 15 minutos
Tiempo de cocción: 30 minutos
Nivel de la receta: Facil
ENGLISH VERSION CLICK HERE
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8/12/2012

SCRAMBLE EGGS WITH SAUSAGE AND FRESH HERBS -- #SundaySupper

Back to school this week and of course we have all the great ideas and recipes that Katie Workman's cookbook The 100 mom gives us especially for this crazy mornings.
It is very important to give a balanced diet to our children, especially when they spend hours studying every day.
Each of the recipes that the #SundaySupper family prepare for you is full with delicious and nutritious experience for your children, easy to prepare and even great for a snack.
We share with you one more week and the last in which will have the pleasure to have Katie Workman.
Fill yourself with inspiration, you will be very satisfied with all the delicious ideas that we are prepared for this occasion.

INGREDIENTS
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons of half and half
  • 3 green onions, minced
  • 1 cup of fully cooked turkey sausage crumbles
  • 1 teaspoon of unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup of combine basil and parsley minced
  • Cooking spray
  • Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS

Heat a skillet spray with cooking spray and then add the butter, cook the green onions for 2 minutes and then add the cup of turkey sausage stir.
In a separate bowl whisk the eggs with the half and half. 

Add eggs to the above mixture along with fresh herbs, add salt and pepper, cook for 5 minutes. 

Remove from heat and serve immediately, accompanied by toast and orange juice.

Makes 3 servings.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 7 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Here are more delicious recipes to inspired you in this Back to school week.

Easy Breakfast ideas:
Lunchbox Wraps:
Easy Weekday Suppers:
After School Snacks:
We will be sharing great family recipes all day and want you to share yours with us! Join us at 7pm ET for our #SundaySupper Chat with Katie Workman.   Follow us on twitter by using hashtag #Sundaysupper or using Tweetchat.  We love to feature your recipes on our #sundaysupper pinterest board and share them with all our followers.

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