I make this sandwich filling as a tasty and satisfying alternative for lunch on fishing day trips and picnics. Also, I like to make smaller tea sandwiches for a girls lunch or a snack for a birthday celebration. Last year, the husband of one of my closest friends from childhood surprised her on a Sunday…
Tag: food
Yuca-Bacon Bites
These Yuca-Bacon Bites are one of my trademarks. I always have the ingredients in my freezer in case I need to prepare a quick appetizer for a house warming, baby shower or dinner invitation. People love them! I learned to make them from my sister in law Frances in one of our visits to their…
Arugula-Walnut Pesto
A few weeks ago, I had to fly to Florida unexpectedly due to a family member’s operation. Before I left, I saw I still had some arugula in the fridge which would have been spoiled by the time I returned home from my trip. So a few minutes before leaving for the airport, I decided…
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Yogurt is one of my favorite ingredients. Specifically, I’m a big fan of greek yogurt. It’s thick and sour and gives a wonderful consistency and savour to this salad without having to add any mayonnaise. The poached chicken breasts are infused with flavor during the cooking process with the onion, green pepper and bay leaf…
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and nutritious alternative that give some traditional potato recipes a twist. When I got my sweet potatoes (batata, boniato, camote, kumara) in my organic/natural food weekly delivery box, I was a bit confused at first. In the past, I had seen my mother prepare the orange-flesh variety for Thanksgiving dinners,…
Three Bean Salad
Beans are a great source of protein, complex carbohydrates (the good carbs that give energy to brain and muscles) and dietary fiber. Also, beans have the “good fat” your body needs and a low glycemic index, meaning they have the ability to give you energy over a sustained period of time by slowly releasing its…
Basic Tomato Sauce
I use this basic tomato sauce for many dishes including as a dipping sauce for mozzarella sticks, fried calamari, for meat or eggplant lasagna, spaghetti with meatballs, penne all’arrabiatta, vodka sauce, pizza sauce, soups and Mom’s one-pot-spaghetti among others. It is very simple and versatile, just use your imagination. Enjoy! Basic Tomato Sauce (yields 3…
Sweet Pie Dough
This sweet pie dough recipe is the best I have found so far. Relatively easy to make, consistent results and so good!!!!!!! I have been reading Cook’s Illustrated magazine for many years. I find this magazine’s detailed recipes, tips and experiments full of valuable information as well as fun. If you haven’t had the chance…
Sangria
Sangria is the best antidote for a hot summer afternoon. My recipe has never let me down and is always a great success when I prepare for my guests. Easy, refreshing, not overly sweet and mild alcohol content. This drink can be served in a pitcher, punchbowl or a classic beverage dispenser with spigot. I…
Ceasar Salad Dressing
Ceasar Salad is near the top of my list of favorite lunch or side dish alternatives. I admit I am very picky about the way the dressing should taste so the solution to this problem is to make my own dressing. Simply put, some restaurants have very bad commercial Ceasar Salad Dressings! Others are heavenly!…