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GREEN PLANTAIN FRIES WITH GUASACACA SRIRACHA SAUCE..........FRENCH FRIES DE PLATANO VERDE CON SALSA GUASACACA SRIRACHA

hello! GREEN PLANTAIN FRIES Green plantain are mildly sweet and fry and bake perfectly! Just peel plantains and cut them up into French fries or very thin slices (this step can done ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside until ready to fry/bake. For frying, preheat about... Read more →

PAN DE JAMON STIX.....PALITOS DE PAN DE JAMON

hello! Pan de Jamón (ham stuffed bread) is a holiday tradition in Venezuelan cuisine, and it's usually serve as part of a full meal together with hallacas (Venezuelan tamales), hen salad, and pernil (shredded pork). Also, more soft and moist bread then stuffing. Pan de Jamón Stix are perfect as... 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 →

TURKEY BAKED EMPANADAS..........EMPANADAS HORNEADAS DE PAVO

hello! TURKEY BAKED EMPANADAS Makes about 8 empanadas INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb ground turkey 1 onion (diced) 2 clove garlic (minced) 1 cup red bell pepper or fire roasted (diced) 2 tablespoon Latin Sazón (see picture below) Black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons... Read more →

RICOTTA AND SWISS CHARD BAKED EMPANADAS..........EMPANADAS DE RICOTTA Y ACELGAS HORNEADAS

hello! RICOTTA AND SWISS CHARD BAKED EMPANADAS INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING Makes about 8 empanadas 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 onion (diced) 1 clove garlic (minced) 2 bunches Swiss chard (ribs removed, and roughly chopped) 1 egg (beaten) 1 cup ricotta 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon parsley (chopped) Zest of... 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 →

AREPAS MEET WAFFLES

hello! Arepas, a staple in Venezuelan cuisine, meet waffles!!! Now easier to make, crispier on the outside and softer on the inside! NJOY! FYI- Arepas are gluten-free ;) How-to video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7eIM7XwO_s hola! Arepas, comida favorita en Venezuela y en otras regiones de Latinoamérica, se une con los waffles!!! Ahora... 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 →

PARTY IDEA: DIY "ADORABOWLS"..........IDEA SENCILLA PARA DARLE ELEGANCIA A TU MESA

hello! Giving a new use and look to my existing bowls by stacking them to create pedestal. There are really no rules for what goes together, just play around until you find the perfect fit and look ;) hola! Dale un nuevo uso a tus platos, bandejas, y bowls! Combinalos... Read more →

"MY PIZZA IS THE BEST" CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA BUFFET.........."MI PIZZA ES LA MEJOR" HAGA SU PROPIA PIZZA BUFFET

hello! Super easy, super delicious, super stylish, and super proud guests! hola! Súper fácil, súper delicioso, súper elegante, y súper orgullosos invitados! hello! TIPS: -You can pre slice, dice, store, and refrigerate all ingredients in their respective serving platters and containers the night before the party. - Line disposable plates... Read more →