12/03/2012

A SHORT BREAK



We started the month of December and it comes with a lot of commitments, I take a moment to tell you that I will be on vacation but I'll be back soon.
I'm going to Costa Rica to be filled with much more inspiration to share with you delicious recipes. From now I wish you a very happy holiday season and remember to share with your loved ones of delicious moments.
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11/25/2012

ORANGE POUND CAKE #HelpingHands for #SundaySupper

It's amazing what a family together, and even more amazing what family does this week to help our brothers in New Jersey and New York.
I want to motivate you to donate to this cause and help those who need us so much. I am grateful for the many blessings we have received and I would love to be there and help personally, as it is somewhat complicated for me to do, I want at least inspire with this delicious recipe.
So I invite you to donate to this great cause and help our brothers in the way that best works for you, remember them today for tomorrow we do not know what could happen.

INGREDIENTS
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C).
In a mixer, beat butter and sugar for five minutes, add the eggs one by one and the lemon zest. In a bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and pinch of salt in another bowl mix the lemon juice, sour cream and vanilla.

Add dry ingredients and wet to butter mixture alternately ending with flour. Pour into a greased chimney mold and bake for 45 minutes.

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, unmold the cake and place on a wire rack to finish cooling.

This recipe makes 12 servings.

Preparation time:20 minutes
Cooking time:40 minutes
Level of the recipe:Easy

Here are more recipes and the information where you can help.


Breakfast and Brunch:
Comforting Casseroles and Entrées:
Warming Soups and Sides:
Sweet Ending:
If you are interested in making a donation to help the hurricane victims, here are links to the two charitable organizations we recommend:




Please join on us on Twitter for #SundaySupper on November 25, 2012, throughout the day. In the evening, we will meet at 4 PM PT for our weekly #SundaySupper live chat.
All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag or you can follow us through TweetChat.
We’d also love to feature your recipe ideas for #HelpingHands on our #SundaySupper Pinterest board so we can share them with all of our followers.

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11/11/2012

PEANUT CAJETAS ( PEANUT FUDGE) #SundaySupper

Simple and delicious these are the best gifts we can give at this time of year, where we strive for a month in the kitchen preparing delicacies for our families and friends.
For this reason, this week we have for you a variety of ideas to do at home.
For me it is a great feeling to give something not only loving but also completely homemade.
Share recipes and small preparations, remain in the memory of your loved ones for long.
So join us and enjoy this day with this variety of ideas for you also surprised everyone this season.
Enjoy it

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup of powdered milk
DIRECTIONS

In a small saucepan over low heat, add the condensed milk and butter, stir well, allow to heat for 3 minutes, add the peanut butter and stir, allow to heat for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, add the milk powdered stir well, add the 2 tablespoons of milk, mix well until everything is well incorporated.

Spread on a baking dish, let cool for 8 hours, cut into squares and store in an airtight container.

This recipe makes 24 squares of fudge.

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

For more gifts and ideas, here I leave you a list of delicious ideas from the #SundaySupper family.

reads / Breakfast

Condiments / Ingredients

Soup and Snacks

Sweets

Drinks

Please join on us on Twitter throughout the day during #SundaySupper on November 11.  In the evening we will meet at 4pm EST for our weekly #SundaySupper live chat.
All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag or you can follow us through TweetChat.
We’d also love to feature your own posts for Gifts From the Kitchen on our #SundaySupper Pinterest board to share them with all of our followers, too.

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11/04/2012

BLACK BEAN SOUP to keep you warm this #SundaySupper

I love this time of year, the cold air and winds that announce the arrival of Christmas.
And to keep us warm, the family of the #SundaySupper wants to give you a list of delicious recipes for those cold evenings.
For example, I want to invite you to try this delicious black bean soup is very easy to do. I also want to tell you that this is a very traditional soup in Costa Rica and is consumed every time you cook beans, very nutritious and hearty, my family loves it.
I highly recommend consuming it together with a blanket and a pillow next to the fireplace, is the best way to eat a soup like this.
I hope you enjoy this and all the recipes we have for you today.

INGREDIENTS
  • 4 cups black bean broth
  • 4 hard boiled eggs
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
Here is a link to my Gallo Pinto recipe where you can find how to make homemade black beans for the broth.

DIRECTIONS

In a hot pan melt butter, add onion and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the bean broth, stir and boil for 5 minutes, remove from heat and serve in a bowl, add the peeled boiled eggs and cilantro.

Serve immediately.

This soup can be accompanied by white rice, avocado or white bread.

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

For more cozy recipes here is a list of delicious ones made just for you.


Main Entrees: 
Chili/Stews:
Soups:
Desserts/Beverages:
Join on us on Twitter throughout the day during #SundaySupper.  In the evening we will meet at 4pm PT for our weekly #SundaySupper live chat. 
All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag or you can follow us through TweetChat.
We’d also love to feature your Sunday Supper Soul Warming Recipes on our #SundaySupper Pinterest board and share them with all of our followers, too.
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10/28/2012

HALLOWEEN CEREAL BARS #SundaySupper

Halloween is one of the times that most kids love, they can eat all the candy they want and dress of there  favorite character.
For this reason and many more the family of the #SundaySupper want to share delicious recipes to enjoy with your children for this celebration.
Spectacular and delicious ideas that will help to change a bit and take a completely fresh homemade.
I challenge you to come into this creepy and delicious day, and remember that this recipe is very easy and very Halloweenie too.
Enjoy it,
Happy Halloween!

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 5 cups mini marshmallows
  • 8 cups of Corn Flakes
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup mini chips butterscotch
DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan melt the butter, add the condensed milk and marshmallows, stirring constantly until melted the marshmallows.
Remove from heat and add the cereal, stir until it covers all the cereal, finally add the pecans and chips butterscotch, stir well.
Place in a greased pan, spread well and refrigerate for 3 hours.
Cut into bars and enjoy.

This recipe makes 36 bars.

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

An if you are in the mood for more Halloween goodies, here are more delicious recipes for you to enjoy.

Bewitching Brews

Ghoulish Gruel: 

Haunted Snacks: 

Spooky Sweets: 
Please be sure you join us on Twitter throughout the day, this Sunday (October 28th) during #SundaySupper.  We’ll be meeting up at 4:00 pm (PT) for our weekly #SundaySupper live chat where we’ll talk about all things Halloween.  All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, or you can follow us through TweetChat.

We’d also love to feature your favorite Halloween recipes on our #SundaySupper Pinterest board and share them with all of our followers, too.
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