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PEPITAS (PUMPKIN SEEDS) AND MEXICAN CHOCOLATE FRENCH MACARONS..........MACARRONES FRACESES DE PEPITAS (SEMILLAS DE CALABAZA Y CHOCOLATE MEXICANO

hello! I could not be more excited about these French macarons, made with nutty tasting pepitas (pumpkin seeds) instead of almonds and filled with spiced rich Mexican hot chocolate ganache. MUY BUENO!!!! TIPS FOR BETTER MACARONS: Use aged eggs. Leave them at room temperature 1-3 days. Weight ingredients precisely on... Read more →

BEET CARROT APPLE GINGER GRANITA..........CEPILLADO (RASPADO) DE REMOLACHA ZANAHORIA MANZANA Y GENGIBRE

hello! BEET CARROT APPLE GINGER GRANITA INGREDIENTS 3 apples (cored and coarsely chopped) 3 carrots (peeled and coarsely chopped) 1 beet (peeled and coarsely chopped) 1 grapefruit or 2 oranges (peel and pith removed, and coarsely chopped) 1 lemon (peel and pith removed) 1"x1" piece ginger (or to taste) Water... Read more →

COQUITO (PUERTO RICAN EGGNOG) MACAROONS..........MACARRONES DE COQUITO

hello! COQUITO MACAROONS INGREDIENTS Makes about 30 macaroons 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut 1/4 cup almond flour (or finely ground almonds) 1/2 cup white rum 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon salt INSTRUCTIONS Pre-heat oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet... Read more →

COQUITO (PUERTO RICAN EGGNOG)

HAZELNUT AND DARK CHOCOLATE FRENCH MACARONS..........MACARRONES FRANCESES DE AVELLANAS CON RELLENO DE CHOCOLATE OSCURO

helo! I'm obsessed with French macarons!!!! But these, made with hazelnuts instead of almonds, are my absolute favorite!!! As my daughter says, "they taste like Ferrero Rocher chocolates!". I know what you're thinking now, "but they're so hard to make". Well, after having made so many "macawrongs", i finally figured... Read more →

VENEZUELAN TIZANA SLUSHY..........TIZANA VENEZOLANA FRAPE

hello! Just blend 1 cup of watermelon juice, 1/2 cup pomegranate juice, juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon Stevia (or any sweetener of your choice), and 1 cup of ice (less or more for consistency of your choice). Pour into a big glass and add pre-chopped fruits of your choice,... Read more →

PARTY IDEA: FRENCH BAKERY THEME..........DECORACION STILO PASTELERIA FRANCESA

hello! The truth is that sometimes when one is short of time and money, one becomes recursive and gets amazing results! That was the case of this last-minute party decoration for my daughter's sweet fifteenth birthday (or quinceañera). For months, she had decided that she only wanted a short trip... Read more →

EASY CAKE POPS

hello! Here's the link to the easiest and best cakepops recipe i've made: http://divascancook.com/how-to-make-cake-pops-easy-best/ hola! Este es el link de los mejores y más fáciles cake pops que yo he hecho: http://divascancook.com/how-to-make-cake-pops-easy-best/ COMO HACER CAKEPOPS FACILMENTE!!! 16 de abril 2012 Recetas de DIVAS PUEDEN COCINAR TIPS: * No añadir mucho... Read more →

COQUITO POPSICLES..........POLITOS DE PONCHE CREMA DE COCO (COQUITO)

hello! COQUITO POPSICLES Makes about 6 popsicles INGREDIENTS 1 can coconut milk 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 can evaporated milk 2 egg yolks 1 cup white rum INSTRUCTIONS Blend yolks with 1/2 of rum for about 1/5 minute. Add the rest of the ingredients, and blend for another 1/2... Read more →

MANGO COCONUT LIME ICE CREAM..........HELADO DE MANGO COCO Y LIMON

hello! This is not just a dessert for my vegetarian friends, or that are allergic to lactose, but also for all us who love sweets but feel remorse to eat it!. This delish ice cream is made from coconut cream, sweetened with agave nectar and fresh fruit. And how does... Read more →

CONDENSED COCONUT MILK..........LECHE DE COCO CONDENSADA

hello! CONDENSED COCONUT MILK INGREDIENTS Makes 1 cup 1 can coconut milk (not light or reduced fat) 3 1/2 tablespoons agave nectar (can use any type of sugar or honey, but i like agave because it has a lower glycemic index, and doesn't change the flavor of coconut milk as... Read more →

CHERRY ICE CREAM WITH DARK CHOCOLATE CACAO NIBS BRITTLE..........HELADO DE CEREZA CON CARAMELO CRUJIENTE DE CHOCOLATE NEGRO

hello! This ice cream is simply irresistible!!!! Muahhhhh!!! (insert evil laugh) To make this awesome treat, I used a very easy and basic recipe (condensed milk and whipping cream). And, you do not need an ice cream maker, just your blender. hola! Este helado es simplemente irresistible!!!! Muaaaaa!!! (risa malvada)... Read more →

THE DEVIL WEARS SUGAR CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES..........EL DIABLITO VISTE DE AZUCAR

hello! For this deliciously "evil" chocolate truffles, follow the recipe from William Sonoma, and coat with flavored sugar of your choice instead! I found the most prettiest and delicious sugars at Whole Foods market, but you can find them these days pretty much at every trendy market. Or, follow these... Read more →

SOUR SOP POPSICLES..........POLITOS (HELADOS) DE GUANABANA

hello! SOUR SOP POPSICLES Makes 6 popsicles INGREDIENTS 2 cups sour sop pulp (seeded) 6 tablespoons milk (i like almond milk) 4 tablespoons condensed milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS Blend all ingredients until smooth and pour into popsicle containers. Tip: You can cut this recipe by half and make... Read more →

EASY CAKE DECORATION .........DECORACION FACIL PARA PASTELES (TORTAS)

hello! You can find these inexpensive wooden templates at a craft stores (i found these at Michaels). There are too manydesigns to choose from. Simply, gently place and press template over cooled cake and sift powder sugar over it. Remove template very carefully ;) hola! Puedes conseguir estos templetes de... Read more →