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Easy Empanadilla Dough (Masa Para Empanadillas)

April 9, 2019 By Cathy 10 Comments

This 3 ingredient Empanadilla Dough (Masa Para Empanadillas) recipe is perfect for any kind of empanadillas you’re looking to make! Stuff with any sweet or savory filling such as carne molida (Puerto Rican Seasoned Ground Beef), chicken, shrimps, pork, cheese or pizza filling. Or make dessert empanadillas with fruit jams and jellies such as, guava, pineapple, strawberry, blueberry or peach.

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It’s remarkable to think that dough dates back to the beginning of our time!

In fact evidence suggests that 30,000 years ago, pre-historic man was already making some sort of dough!

Incredible!…

Savory Caldo de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Soup)

April 3, 2019 By Cathy 10 Comments

This Caldo de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Soup) is made in a spicy (or non-spicy) fresh tomato guajillo pepper puree and flavored with succulent plump shrimp. Serve with avocado slices, toasted tortilla strips and lime wedges.

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This Caldo de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Soup) is a refreshing spicy soup that’s kind of perfect anytime of the year! Whether it’s cold or warm outside this soup will satisfy every time.

It is made in a fresh savory tomato based sauce and other simple ingredients. It’s then flavored with guajillo and serrano peppers and comes together in under an hour.

The serrano peppers make this soup a bit spicy so if you do not enjoy spicy soups but want to enjoy a delicious savory Mexican soup, just omit the peppers. If you would like a hint of spiciness, just add half of a serrano pepper….

Easy Delicious Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Picadillo)

March 27, 2019 By Cathy 12 Comments

This Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Picadillo) recipe is a hyper-tasty seasoned ground beef used as a filling to several Puerto Rican appetizers and dishes or simply eaten with rice.

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Carne Molida in English translates simply to ground meat. This Puerto Rican Picadillo is a delicious blend of ground meat, peppers, onions, potatoes, olives, cilantro and spices in a savory tomato based sauce.

It is very similar to a Cuban, Dominican and Mexican Picadillo recipe with slightly different spices and ingredients and is used in a variety of Puerto Rican dishes….

Habichuelas Guisadas (Puerto Rican Beans)

March 19, 2019 By Cathy 8 Comments

These Habichuelas Guisadas (Puerto Rican Beans) are just delicious! Made with ham or smoked ham hocks, red or pink beans, sofrito and delicious spices in a savory tomato sauce with olives and potatoes. Serve alongside white or yellow rice. A true Puerto Rican staple to most rice dishes! Excellent!

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Beans in Spanish is habichuelas while the word guisadas means stewed. Hence Habichuelas Guisadas!

Puerto Rican Stewed Beans first and foremost are just delicious!

These Puerto Rican beans were a staple in my home growing up. It was a dish that my mom prepared to be served alongside many of our rice dishes. I just love them and truthfully hers are the best in my eyes!

In my own home today, you will find habichuelas guisadas made every single week served with either yellow or white rice….

Dulce de Leche French Toast with Cinnamon Sauce

March 13, 2019 By Cathy 12 Comments

Dulce de Leche French Toast with Cinnamon Sauce is an excellent breakfast choice for both adults and kids. This french toast can even be served as a quick lunch or dinner. Made with eggs, milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.

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Looking for a new breakfast recipe? Or even a quick dinner? Well if you love or enjoy french toast, then you will love this Dulce de Leche French Toast served with a delicious warm Cinnamon Sauce.

The bread slices are dunked in a delicious combination of sweetened condensed milk, eggs, milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon.

The cinnamon sauce is then quickly batched up with crema, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, butter and simmered.

Serve with a delicious maple syrup, top with fresh fruit and sprinkle confectioners sugar and you will find yourself in a little bit of food ecstasy….