tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65807509354718848202024-03-13T10:12:10.104-07:00Second HelpingsSECOND HELPINGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246956208318383319noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580750935471884820.post-68019445785025988292014-01-30T12:00:00.000-08:002014-01-30T12:00:38.790-08:00BREADED SCALLOPS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We will go to the sea today. Scallops. Easy to make. Easy to eat. Let’s
cook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ pound scallops<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons very fine breadcrumbs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon paprika or Spanish smoked pimentón<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon corn flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon corn meal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is going to be very easy. First, make sure the scallops are fresh.
Then prepare the breadcrumbs, the smoked pimentón, the corn flour and the corn
meal. Mix well and add the salt ant the black pepper too. Let the scallops get
into this powdered mix.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Heat some oil in a pan. Do not use much, just two or three tablespoons.
When it is hot, fry the scallops. Do it gently so that the scallops do not lose
the breading. Cook them for about four minutes. Then, they will be ready.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A perfect tapa. A perfect appetizer. It can go well with almost
everything. You choose. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">**</span><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/BREADEDSCALLOPS#slideshow/5974779283611719810">more pics</a>**</span></div>
SECOND HELPINGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246956208318383319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580750935471884820.post-79279736579022404472014-01-29T16:11:00.000-08:002014-01-29T16:11:09.045-08:00TOMATO SOUP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Soup for today. Tomato Soup. I give my personal touch to this classic. Rice
will add richness to the soup. Healthy, delicious and easy to make. Let’s cook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 chopped onion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 stalk of celery, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 carrot, peeled and chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 clove or garlic, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 tomatoes, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4 cups of water or chicken broth<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons rice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some freshly ground black pepper to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried parsley<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried oregano<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried basil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Start by sautéing the onion, the celery and the carrot in a pan with hot
oil. Two minutes later, add the garlic. Do not cook these vegetables too much.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then add the tomato and one cup of broth. Let it cook, simmering, for
about ten minutes. Then add the rest of the broth and the rice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep on cooking it, always simmering, for
about 20 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When the rice is almost done, add the last touch. It is time now to add
the herbs: parsley, oregano and basil. Go on cooking for a couple of minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The soup will be ready then. Serve it hot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am pretty sure you will love this soup. But, of course, you can change
some ingredients if you want. Use your favourite vegetables. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/TOMATOSOUP#slideshow/5974472049296017570">more pics</a>**</span></div>
SECOND HELPINGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246956208318383319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580750935471884820.post-60081207681560153912013-12-27T19:05:00.000-08:002013-12-27T19:05:16.949-08:00ROASTED RABBIT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A different meat today. Rabbit. I know. I know. Some of you will find
this meat dish a bit discouraging. But it is a delicious meat. It does not have
much fat. And you can cook it in many ways. Let’s try something different. And
do not be afraid. It is good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 rabbit<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon red wine vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 cloves of garlic, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon Spanish pimentón<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some freshly ground black pepper to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried thyme<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried rosemary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried parsley<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried oregano<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first step is preparing the rabbit. If it is not clean, clean and
wash the rabbit well. Nowadays if you can buy rabbit meat, it is already clean.
So you do not have any excuses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then mix the rest of the ingredients. Mix the herbs with the extra
virgin olive oil and the vinegar. Rub this on the rabbit and let it marinade,
covered, for one hour at least in the fridge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Take it out from the fridge and let it go to room temperature. Put the
rabbit in a preheated oven to 350ºF. Roast it for about one hour. But it is
important that the meat is well done. Rare rabbit is not good. So make sure the
rabbit is well done. If you see that the meat is getting dry, you can rub it
with a mixture of oil and water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And then your rabbit will be ready. You can serve it with a salad.
Roasted potatoes are also a good side for the rabbit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Do not be afraid of cooking rabbit. If you give rabbit a chance, you
will be happy with it. Lean meat, and very delicious with the herbs. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/ROASTEDRABBIT#slideshow/5962271385295748818">more pics</a>**</span></div>
SECOND HELPINGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246956208318383319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580750935471884820.post-86502526704785891682013-12-25T16:02:00.001-08:002013-12-25T16:02:46.290-08:00POTATO SALAD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today Potato Salad. One of my favourite salads. It is a classic in the
United States. I just love it. There are many variations. All of them
delicious. Let’s make one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 potatoes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 stalk of celery<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 clove of garlic<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 shallot (you can also use regular onions)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some freshly ground black pepper to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons mayonnaise sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon mustard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First we will prepare the potatoes. Depending on the kind of potatoes
you use, you can leave the skin on or not. Use your favourite kind of potatoes.
When the skin is not too thick I usually leave the skin on. Cut the potatoes in
pieces, not too small pieces. Boil the potatoes in water with a bit of salt.
Make sure the potatoes are not overcooked. But you do not want them to be
under-cooked either. The time you have to be cooking them will depend on the
kind of potatoes you are using. When they are ready, remove them from the water
and reserve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While the potatoes are being boiled, you can prepare the rest of the
ingredients. Chop the shallot, the celery and the garlic. It is a good idea to
add the leaves of the celery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When the potatoes are cool, add the vegetables. Then add salt and pepper
to taste. You can also add some herbs. The ones you prefer. You can add some
dill, thyme, rosemary…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then add the mayonnaise sauce and the mustard. Mix well. Do not add too
much mayonnaise sauce. At least I prefer it like that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once you have it prepared, cover it and store in in the fridge.
Refrigerate it for two hours at least. Then, it will be ready to serve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is healthy. It is the perfect side. The perfect salad. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">**</span><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/POTATOSALAD#slideshow/5961481069440199474">more pics</a>**</span></div>
SECOND HELPINGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246956208318383319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580750935471884820.post-72593176346842177962013-11-27T17:21:00.000-08:002013-11-27T17:21:14.964-08:00HUEVOS RELLENOS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Deviled Eggs! So many memories from my childhood! Very common in many
countries. Lots of ways of making them. But always with a common ingredient, of
course. Hard boiled eggs. Let’s make some Deviled Eggs!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5 eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 3-ounce tuna can<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon mayonnaise<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">10 teaspoons mayonnaise<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some freshly ground black pepper to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some roasted red pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first thing will be boiling the eggs. Put the eggs in a pan and fill
with water. Heat it and bring it to a boil. Cook for about ten minutes. Let
them cool. When they are cold, remove the shells from the eggs. Cut the eggs in
half lengthwise. Remove the egg yolks and put them in a bowl or container, but
reserving two yolks. Blend and mix the yolks a little. Remove all the liquid
from the tuna can. Then add it to the bowl. Mix well. Now you can add one
tablespoon of mayonnaise and the Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce. Mix well again. Add
some black pepper and salt to taste.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When everything is well mixed, you can start filling the eggs. Once they
are filled, cover them with the rest of the mayonnaise sauce. Then take the two
yolks that we reserved and grate them over the eggs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The last thing will be cutting the roasted red peppers in strips and
decorating the eggs. Put two strips making a cross on top of every egg. That
will make them even more delicious.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Put them in the fridge for at least two hours. They will be ready then.
Perfect as sides, for parties… And of course, remember that you can give your
touch to your Deviled Eggs. Use your imagination. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/HUEVOSRELLENOS#slideshow/5951109503370999554">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Eggplants, aubergines… A very good vegetable for today. And stuffed with
meat. Delicious. There are many variations for this dish. You can stuff them
with your favourite ingredients. Let’s cook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 eggplant<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ chopped onion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ chopped green pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 clove of garlic, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ pound ground beef<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried thyme<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried rosemary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried parsley<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some freshly ground black pepper to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some shredded cheese<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First cut the eggplant in two. Rub them with a bit of olive oil, add a
bit of salt and take them to the oven on a tray. Bake them for about 30 minutes
at 350ºF. Reserve. Then prepare the other vegetables. Chop onion and peppers.
The garlic too. Heat some oil in a pan and when it is hot, sauté the onion and
peppers. A couple of minutes later add the garlic. Go on cooking for one minute
and then add the ground beef. Add the herbs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Take the eggplants and scrape some pulp out of them. Chop that and add
it to the pan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When the meat is starting to get brown, turn the fire off. Mix well and
then stuff the eggplant halves with the pan contents. Add some salt and black
pepper to taste.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Take them to an oven tray and put some shredded cheese on the eggplant
halves. Take the tray to the preheated oven to 350ºF. Let them cook till the
cheese melts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And then you will have them ready. Ready to eat. Ready to taste them.
Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">**</span><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/MEATSTUFFEDEGGPLANTS#slideshow/5950001573718271442">more pics</a>**</span></div>
SECOND HELPINGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246956208318383319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580750935471884820.post-38542191355616452282013-10-30T19:03:00.000-07:002013-10-30T19:03:45.016-07:00JAMAICAN CURRIED GOAT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Curried Goat! A Jamaican classic. I will cook my version today. For the
ones that like goat. And talking about Jamaica, of course, it will always be
tasty. Let’s start cooking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ chopped onion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 chopped green onions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 cloves of chopped garlic<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons Jamaican Curry Powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some freshly ground black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon thyme<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided in two<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 pounds goat meat<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 potatoes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 big carrot<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some cooked rice to serve<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First thing we will prepare the vegetables for the marinade. Next, put
the onions, the garlic, the ginger, the curry powder, half the oil and the
thyme in a blender. Work on it and add a little water if is needed to get it
blended. The next step will be to prepare the meat. Cut it in pieces if the
butcher has not done it yet. Pieces with bones are perfect for this curry. Then
put the meat in a plastic container and mix it with the marinade from the
blender. Let it marinate for some hours in the fridge. If you can, it is better
marinating overnight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once the meat is ready, go on with the vegetables. This time, the
carrots and the potatoes. Peel them and cut them in pieces not too big.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now we will start cooking in our wok. Heat the rest of the oil in the
wok, just to grease it lightly. Try to remove the marinade from the goat but
keep it. When the oil is hot, put the goat without the marinade in it and seal
the meat. Cook it for a couple of minutes. Then add the potatoes and the
carrots. Add the marinade and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then set
the fire to simmer. Cook it for… long. One, two hours. It depends on the meat.
But make sure it is simmering at low temperature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When the meat is done, the curry is done. You can serve it with some
cooked rice. A wonderful Jamaican curry. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">**</span><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/JAMAICANCURRIEDGOAT#slideshow/5940726756949954450">more pics</a>**</span></div>
SECOND HELPINGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246956208318383319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580750935471884820.post-38776508124618600952013-10-29T19:36:00.000-07:002013-10-29T19:36:00.991-07:00MARLIN PRESERVE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let’s make a fish preserve. We will use marlin today. But you can do it
with tuna. And with bonito, if you can find it. Marlin will do. Let’s make it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">12 black peppercorns<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">12 ounce marlin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some red wine vinegar (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First a warning. To make preserves it is very important to sterilize the
jars and all the tools you will be using. Otherwise it could be even dangerous
for your health. So make sure you boil the jars and the tools properly before
using them to make the preserve. Wash your hands properly but, anyway, do not
touch the jars with them. Use a pair of tongs to handle them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is a recipe for preserving marlin. Of course it will be good for
other kind of fish. Tuna, <i>bonito</i> or
similar fish will be also good. In fact, tuna and <i>bonito</i> preserves are really traditional in my country. And almost
everywhere.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once you have sterilized everything well, you can start with the
preserving. First put the peppercorns in the glass jars. Next thing, prepare
and clean the fish. Remove skin and bones. The marlin must be neat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Try to cut the marlin in pieces that will fit the jars. If you can get a
piece that will fit a jar, the better. That is better that putting several
pieces of marlin in a jar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Put a good piece of marlin in every jar. Fill the jars with olive oil
seasoned with a bit of salt. You can add some vinegar if you want. I like it with
vinegar but it is up to you. Besides, if you use some vinegar, the preserve
will be safer. Fill the jars to the rim, making sure you do not leave any air
inside the jar. Then close the jars with their lids.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Put the jars in a big pan and cover with water. Make sure the water
covers the jars and then add more water. We want the jars to be covered by
water through the whole process. Now you will have to sure you boil the jars
for at least one hour.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let the jars cool. You are not in a hurry to remove the jars from the
water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When they are cold enough, remove from the water and let them cool
completely before storing them in a dark and dry place. That is if you are not
tempted already to try them. You can, you should, store them for one month at
least. The taste will be better then.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can serve it as a side. It is also good as an ingredient for a
salad. It is really good. Once you are comfortable making preserves, you will
find it very rewarding. I have to admit that the preserves are so good that
they do not last too long in my pantry. I should be more patient. It does not
matter. Whenever you eat it, enjoy it!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/MARLINPRESERVE#slideshow/5940368494363857554">more pics</a>**</span></div>
SECOND HELPINGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246956208318383319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580750935471884820.post-52600294044674952872013-09-22T10:58:00.001-07:002013-09-22T11:04:33.638-07:00PASTEL DE CHOCLO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A recipe from Chile. I love it. <i>Pastel
de Choclo</i> is, in fact, a corn and meat sort of pie. Sweet or savory? Some
people make it sweet, others savory. I will ad salt and a bit of sugar. Let’s
cook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For the <i>choclo</i>:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">¾ cup corn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon basil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For the meat:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 little onion, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 cloves of garlic, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ chicken breast, cut into little strips<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ pound ground beef<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some freshly ground black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon cumin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon oregano<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For the cake:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 boiled eggs, sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some black olives, pitted and sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some raisins<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some breadcrumbs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A pinch of sugar (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First, prepare the corn. To do it, put it in a blender or food
processor. We can add some milk to make it easier. It will be creamy too. You
have to get a sort of corn dough, not too liquid. When you have it, add the
salt, the sugar, the black pepper and the basil. Then put in a pan and cook it
for about five minutes stirring continuously. Reserve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The next thing will be preparing the meat for our <i>pastel</i>. Start frying the chicken strips using just a bit of hot
oil. Remove the chicken from the pan in three minutes and reserve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Go on sautéing the onion in the pan. Five minutes later add the garlic
and the ground beef. Add the cumin and the oregano, and salt and pepper to
taste. Cook till the meat starts losing its red colour.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And then, start finishing the <i>pastel</i>.
Grease an oven mold lightly and put the cooked meat with the onion first. On
top that put the chicken. The next layer will be the boiled egg in slices, the
olives and the raisins. Finally, the corn we have cooked before. The last thing
will be adding some breadcrumbs and, if you want, this is optional, a bit of
sugar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then take it to the oven, preheated to 350ºF. Bake it for about 15
minutes. Let it cool a bit before serving.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And then you will have your <i>Pastel
de Choclo</i> ready. If you want it to be a bit lighter, you can omit the
chicken.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You will really like this <i>pastel</i>.
It is delicious and rewarding. Ready to eat, now. Enjoy!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">**</span><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/PASTELDECHOCLO#slideshow/5926505386149449346">more pics</a>**</span></div>
SECOND HELPINGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246956208318383319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580750935471884820.post-63302404128094473962013-09-21T10:18:00.000-07:002013-09-21T10:18:14.160-07:00HARIRA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zEBvxi1xqLM/Uj3UQGUw0kI/AAAAAAAAE1I/O-dfzvgb1Qs/s1600/c5028Harira.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zEBvxi1xqLM/Uj3UQGUw0kI/AAAAAAAAE1I/O-dfzvgb1Qs/s320/c5028Harira.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today we will travel to the North of Africa. Harira is a delicious
soup/stew, similar in a way to the Spanish Cocido but in fact, closer to a soup
than to a stew. It should be cooked with lamb but you can use beef if you want.
It can also be made without meat. The results are also delicious. This recipe
is for a pressure cooker. An easy and convenient way to cook it. And good. Try.
You’ll see.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 cup chickpeas<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ cup lentils<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ chopped onion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 chopped carrot<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ cup chopped celery<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 clove of garlic, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ pound lamb, cut in not very small pieces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8 oz crushed tomatoes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon parsley<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon cilantro<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon turmeric<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon powdered ginger<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A pinch of powdered cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A pinch of saffron<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 egg, beaten<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some fine pasta, like fideo or vermicelli<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first thing to do is soaking chickpeas and lentils on water
overnight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The next day put some oil in the pressure cooker. When it is hot, add
the lamb and sear it for about three minutes. Then add the vegetables, cut and
prepared previously (onion, carrot, celery and garlic). Add the chickpeas and
lentils to the cooker too. Add the crushed tomatoes but reserve one tablespoon
more or less. Then add the parsley, the cilantro, the spices and the saffron.
Add some salt and pepper to taste. Let it cook for about two minutes and then
cover everything with water. Close the pressure cooker and follow the
instructions for your cooker. With my cooker, I wait till it starts steeming
and then I have it cooking for 20 minutes at a lower fire.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the meantime, mix half a cup of hot water with a tablespoon of flour
and the tablespoon of crushed tomatoes we had reserved.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When you can open the cooker, add the vermicelli, the mixture with the
flour and the beaten egg. Go on cooking at a low fire. The Harira will be
finished while the pasta is being cooked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And then it will be ready. A wonderful dish. Harira. Serve hot. Enjoy!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/HARIRA#slideshow/5926125399337716642">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today a wonderful sandwich. We can use loin or tenderloin pork. Pork and
barbecue sauce. The perfect combination. Let’s cook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 pound pork loin or pork sirloin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt and freshly ground black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some barbecue sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First, you will have to prepare the meat. Put some salt and pepper to it
and if the meat is too big, you can cut it in two pieces. This time, I cooked
the meat in a pressure cooker. But first put a couple of teaspoons of olive oil
in the cooker and heat it. Put the pork inside and sear the meat for about 5
minutes. Then cover the meat with water and close the pressure cooker. Follow
the instructions of your pressure cooker. What I do is setting the fire to high
first and when the cooker starts to release steam, I set it to low and then I
start counting the time. In this case, we should have the meat in the cooker
for about half an hour, counting from the moment it starts to release steam.
After that, turn the cooker off and let it cool before you open it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Next, when it is safe to handle the pork, shred it finely. Once it is
shredded, put the meat in a not too hot pan and add the barbecue sauce little
by little. The fire must be low. Keep on stirring so that all the meat gets the
sauce and add more sauce if necessary till you get the results you want. You do
not want to add too much sauce, believe me. If you think that it is too dry,
you can add a bit of the liquid from the pressure cooker. Have the meal in the
pan for about five minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You only have to make the sandwiches with your favourite bread. You will
really love this sandwich. You can cook the pork in a slow cooker too. The
results are amazing. Enjoy!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/BARBECUEPORKSANDWICH#slideshow/5910946329398540338">more pics</a>**</span></div>
SECOND HELPINGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246956208318383319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580750935471884820.post-56803291085629873812013-08-05T12:52:00.000-07:002013-08-05T13:22:28.668-07:00CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b0RuE7AC02Q/UgACCBznDGI/AAAAAAAAEts/5QJ9_932qa4/s1600/c4945Curried+Chicken+Salad.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b0RuE7AC02Q/UgACCBznDGI/AAAAAAAAEts/5QJ9_932qa4/s320/c4945Curried+Chicken+Salad.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is a delicious salad. With an Indian touch. I love it. Let’s make
it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon chopped shallots<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon chopped celery<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon blenched almonds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon raisins<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon chopped apple<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 clove of garlic, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 chicken breast (boiled) or 1 10 oz can chunk chicken breast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon curry powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 or 2 tablespoons mayonnaise sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon lemon juice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As always, we will prepare the ingredients first. Cut the vegetables in
little pieces. If you want to boil the chicken, clean it first removing all the
fat you can. Then just boil it in water till the chicken is cooked. But if you
use the canned food, remove the water completely. Of course, it is better to
use fresh chicken, but the option of canned chicken can be helpuf when you are
in a hurry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then mix everything except the mayonnaise sauce, the lemon juice and the
salt and pepper. Once it is mixed, add the mayonnaise sauce little by little.
You can always add more if you want, but if you add all of it at the beginning
you may have a salad with a lot of mayonnaise. We do not want that. The last
thing is adding salt and pepper to your taste. Mix well and let it cool in the
fridge for a couple of hours at least.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A really good salad. A perfect side to serve with a main dish. And as it
needs to be refrigerated for some time, you can make in advance and you will
have it ready before hand. I think I’ll prepare it right now. Enjoy!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/CURRIEDCHICKENSALAD#slideshow/5908724333665427682">more pics</a>**</span></div>
SECOND HELPINGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246956208318383319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580750935471884820.post-17569912579208288132013-07-20T18:21:00.000-07:002013-07-20T18:21:44.065-07:00WHITE BORSCHT SOUP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rLnbDqtts2M/Ues22hbdmtI/AAAAAAAAEss/F3ETJyNd7mo/s1600/c4938White+Borscht+Soup.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rLnbDqtts2M/Ues22hbdmtI/AAAAAAAAEss/F3ETJyNd7mo/s320/c4938White+Borscht+Soup.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A different soup. From Eastern Europe. From Poland. People there love
soups. Let’s try it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 potatoes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 egg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 clove or garlic<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 Kielbasa sausage, sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8 oz prepared White Borscht<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon oregano<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon dill<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some vinegar or sour cream (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some bread<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First prepare the potatoes. Peel them and cut them in pieces. Make the
pieces not too big. Then, in a pan, boil the potatoes, the egg and the sausage.
Remove the sausage from the water first. Remove the egg a bit later and let the
potatoes cook a bit more till they are perfectly boiled. Reserve the egg, the
sausage and the potatoes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Spoon the foam and froth from the pan. Then add the prepared White
Borscht. Mix well. Add the garlic, chopped. Bring to a boil. When it starts
boiling, lower the fire and let it simmer, the pan partially covered. Simmer
for five minutes. Then add the sausage, the potatoes and the spices. Taste it
and if you feel that it needs to be a bit sourer, add a bit of vinegar or sour
cream. But do not add too much at the beginning. You can always add more after
having tasted it again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Before serving, prepare the egg and the bread. Slice the boiled egg and
cut the bread in pieces. Then, put pieces of bread in the bowls where you will
be serving the soup. Do the same with the slices of egg. Then serve some of the
soup in each bow. Add some extra dill on top.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A delicious Borscht. A delicious soup. <span lang="ES-TRAD">Good. Enjoy</span>!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">**</span><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/WHITEBORSCHTSOUP#slideshow/5902871401654322914">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Asian wontons. They are so good. You can get the wonton wrappers in good
supermarkets or Asian stores, fresh or frozen. Let’s get started.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A packet of wonton wrappers, fresh or frozen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A packet of cream cheese<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 green onion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 can of crab meat<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon crab paste with bean oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some vegetable oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you use frozen wonton wrappers, let them thaw in the fridge
overnight. Protect them with a wet kitchen paper towel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Chop the green onion. The cream cheese should be at room temperature.
Mix the cream cheese with the crab meat and the crab paste with bean oil. Add
the green onion and mix. Once you have the filling, you will have to fill the
wontons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Put a wrapper in front of you with one point towards you. Then put some
filling in the middle of it. About a spoonful. Brush with water or beaten egg the
rims of the wrapper. Then close the wrapper from one side to the other. Now
press the wider side to the more narrow side to get two pointed parts that will
have to be moved so that they get together. Repeat this with the rest of
wrappers. You can also prepare the wontons in different shapes: like dumplings,
like triangles... It is up to you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can fry them in a pan with hot oil. But you can also bake them in an
oven. In this case, first brush them with oil. If you fry them, heat the oil
and they fry them on every side. If you bake them, the oven must not be too
hot. Bake them for over 10-15 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once cooked, leave them on kitchen paper towel for a while.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They are wonderful. You can serve them as an appetizer with your
favourite dip. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/CRABANDCREAMCHEESEWONTONS#slideshow/5900604948253862066">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A wonderful salad. Very popular in the USA. One of those simple dishes
that I love from the cooking in the USA. Simple but delicious. Let’s get
started.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 5 oz cans of tuna in water, drained<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A little piece of a green apple, the part with the skin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 tablespoons chopped celery<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 tablespoons chopped onion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 clove or garlic, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some mayonnaise sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Salt and pepper to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First open the tuna cans and drain them. With a fork “break” the tuna,
but not too much. Put it in a bowl. Add the apple, diced. Add the celery, the
onion and the garlic too. Mix well and add mayonnaise little by little till you
get exactly the tuna salad you want. Do not add too much. Add salt and pepper
to taste and then put the bowl in the fridge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you like it, you can add some mustard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Serve cold. Perfect as a side. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/TUNASALAD#slideshow/5889892372456228498">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some fish for today. Smelts. Small and delicious fish. Easy to cook. And
so rewarding! Let’s cook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">20 smelts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 egg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some breadcrumbs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon ground garlic<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon dry parsley<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt and freshly ground black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I like cleaning the smelts well. You have to remove the head and the
guts. Do not remove the bone of the fish. It is not that heavy and it is good
for you. Anyway, you can do it if you want. Remove the tail and the fins too,
if you want.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once you have the fish cleaned, heat some oil in a pan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Take the smelts and put them in a container with a beaten egg. Then pass
them to a container with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic, pepper and parsley. And
then to the pan with hot oil. The smelts do not need too much frying. A couple
of minutes on both sides. Or less. Do not overcook them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And then you will have your smelts ready. They are really delicious. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/FRIEDSMELTS#slideshow/5888685342534317698">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Indian bread. One of the delicious Indian breads. Chapatis. Let’s get
started.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 cups chapati flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">¾ cup water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can prepare the chapatis on a big and clean table or even on a big
bowl. First thing is putting the flour in the bowl or on a table. Add the salt
and water and start mixing. You have to work the dough till you get a ball of
dough that does not stick to your hands. If you need it, add some extra flour.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The next step is dividing the dough in eight parts. Make eight balls
with the dough. Then with the help of a rolling pin start making the chapatis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once you have them, heat a pan. It has to be really hot. Put one chapati
in the pan and start making it. Make sure there are not bubbles in the chapati.
Press the chapati with a fork to do that. Turn the chapati and cook it on the
other side. Cook all the chapatis like this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A delicious bread. Thin and tasty. Perfect to eat with any Indian food.
Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/CHAPATIS#slideshow/5879059609809236018">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We will cook some Tandoori Chicken today. Sort of. No tandoori oven. But
it does not matter. We will use a regular oven. It will be good. Let’s start.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 chicken breast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 cup plain yogurt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon lemon juice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons tandoori chicken spices<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon crushed green chillies<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This recipe is really easy to make. First prepare the chicken breast.
Wash it and make some cuts in the meat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The next thing is preparing the marinade. To do that, mix the yogurt
with the salt, the lemon juice, the tandoori chicken spices and the crushed
green chillies. If you want, you can prepare your own tandoori chicken spice. Normally,
this mixture contains coriander, cumin, chilli, black pepper, cardamom, ginger,
bay leaves, fenugreek, garlic, cloves, salt and oil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once you have the marinade, put the chicken in it, cover it and let it “work”
in the fridge overnight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The next day prepare an oven tray with a rack on top of it. Remove some
marinade from the chicken. Put the chicken breast on the rack and take it to
the oven. The oven must be preheated to 375ºF. You should cook the chicken for
about 45 minutes. Turn the chicken once so that the cooking is uniform. You can
add more marinade.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And then the chicken will be ready. Serve it hot. You can serve it with
a salad. Tomato, onion, lettuce, something simple. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/TANDOORICHICKEN#slideshow/5877898632592108210">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A different curry for today. A vegetarian curry with Tempeh. Perfect for
vegetarians and meat eaters. Why not! There are many kinds in the market. A
very good option. Let’s get started!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ green pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ red onion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon chopped garlic<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 sweet potato<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 packet of tempeh<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some vegetable oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 oz pure creamed coconut<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon soy sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon turmeric<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon cumin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon coriander<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried basil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some freshly ground black pepper, to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt, if needed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First, prepare the vegetables. Cut the pepper and the onion in little
pieces. Chop the garlic and the ginger. Cut the sweet potato in pieces too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The next thing is to do the same with the tempeh. Cube it carefully so that
it does not break too much.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Next, put some vegetable oil in a pan and heat it. When it is hot, sauté
the vegetables: sweet potatoes, onions and green pepper. Add the garlic and the
ginger two minutes later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the meantime, prepare the coconut. Take the piece of pure creamed
coconut and grate it with the help of a knife. Then add the grated coconut to a
cup of hot water. Mix till you get the coconut melted with the hot water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Coming back to the pan, it is the moment to add the tempeh. Cook for a
couple of minutes and then add the coconut. Add the soy sauce, the spices and
the herbs now. Lower the fire and let it cook for ten minutes. See if you need
to add more salt.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then you will have your dish ready. Serve it with some rice. Basmati is
good. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/TEMPEHCURRY#slideshow/5869381400779018274">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cod and leeks. Those are the main ingredients of this delicious recipe
from Spain. A wonderful soup. Let’s start cooking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 pieces of salt cod<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 leeks<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 potatoes, peeled and cut in pieces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4 cups vegetable broth or water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon parsley<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon <i>pimentón</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 clove of garlic, sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some freshly ground black pepper, to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt, if needed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first thing we have to for this recipe is preparing the cod. You
have to soak it in water for at least 24 hours, changing the water every three
hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You will have to prepare the vegetables. Clean the leeks properly,
making sure you get rid of all the dirt that they can have. Wash them well. Once
the leeks are washed, cut them in pieces.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Start cooking putting the pieces of potato in a pan with the water or
broth. At the same time, sauté the leeks in another pan using hot oil but on a
low fire. Three minutes later, add the cod, that you will have broken up into
small shreds previously. Add the black pepper and taste it to see if some salt
is needed. Let it cook for three more minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now add the potatoes and their liquid (water or broth) to the pan with
the leeks and the cod.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To finish the dish, sauté the slices of garlic in another pan with some
drops of hot oil, adding the <i>pimentón</i> at the last moment when you remove the
pan from the fire. Once you have done this, add the garlic to the main pan and
serve. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">**</span><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/PORRUSALDA#slideshow/5865385853207342610">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A delicious seafood dish from Brazil. One with Portuguese and African
influence in the Brazilian cuisine. Let’s cook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 cup dried tiny shrimp (They are really small shrimp. You can get them
in Asian stores or in good supermarkets. They have a very strong flavor. If you
cannot get them, you can make your Vatapá without them. With the dried shrimp
you will get a strong Vatapá; without them, a lighter one)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ chopped onion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 cayenne chili pepper, chopped (with the seeds if you want a hot Vatapá,
and without seeds if you want something lighter)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 clove of garlic, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon pimentón<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons grated coconut<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 cup coconut milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 cup crushed tomato<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 tablespoons bread crumbs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons peanut butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">15 big shrimp, peeled<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 desalted cod filet, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some cilantro, dried or fresh<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some freshly ground black pepper, to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You should start soaking the dried shrimp in hot water. Soak them for
about 20 minutes. Then rinse them well and chop them. Reserve them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Heat some oil in a pan. Not too much, just a couple of tablespoons. Then,
when it is hot, sauté the onion. Add the chili pepper and the garlic one minute
later. Add the pimentón, but be careful so that it does not get burned. Next
add the dried shrimp. Then add the grated coconut, the coconut milk and the
tomato. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about ten
minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the meantime, using another pan, sauté the shrimp in some hot oil,
just one tablespoon of oil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once the shrimp are done, reserve them and sauté the cod in the same
way. Just a couple of minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now we will add the bread crumbs and the peanut butter to the pan. Mix
well and keep on simmering it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Finally, add the shrimp and the cod to the pan. Mix well and let it
simmer for a couple of minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. The last touch is
adding the cilantro. If you have it fresth, the better. It can be served with
cooked rice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A delicious recipe, different but really good. Cook it! Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">**</span><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/VATAPA#slideshow/5852632600800161586">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A different recipe. Potatoes in an interesting approach. Popular in some
parts of Spain, but not everywhere. Now you can cook them. Let’s cook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 potatoes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 tablespoons flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 bay leaf<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some freshly ground black pepper, to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon baking powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon turmeric<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some extra virgin oilve oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To start, wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them in pieces. Then boil them
in water with a bit of salt the bay leaf. Once the potatoes are done, rinse them
in cold water. Remove the bay leaf. Mix the potatoes with the eggs. Add the
flour and mash everything well. Add the baking powder and some salt and black
pepper. I like to add some turmeric. Just to add a bit of colour. We must get a
mixture to make like a sort of croquettes later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If it is needed, you can add more flour, but do it little by little
anyway. When you have the mixture, let it rest for 15 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then, with the help of a wooden spoon, shape the potato croquettes. Heat
some oil in a pan and when it is hot, fry the Hollow Potatoes. Some minutes on
one side, some minutes on the other side.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you want, you can add some herbs to the mixture, but do not overuse
herbs. Serve hot. You can serve them as a tapa or as a side. They are different
and delicious. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">**</span><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/HOLLOWPOTATOES#slideshow/5852632080404339250">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">More fish for today. And a recipe from India, from Goa. Delicious. Very
easy to make, too. Let’s get started.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 pomfrets<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 tablespoons Racheado masala<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some drops of extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 papadums<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To start with our recipe you will have to prepare the fish. Pomfrets are
easy to clean. Remove the insides of the pomfrets. The fins and the tail too.
You can leave the head if you want.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once the pomfrets are clean, make some cuts on the sides.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The next thing is using that wonderful masala. Racheado masala. You can
find it easily in Asian stores. Put the masala inside the pomfrets and through
the cuts you made to the sides.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And now to the grill. Heat the grill and drop some extra virgin olive
oil. Cook the pomfrets for some minutes. Both sides. Make sure they are not
overcooked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can serve them with pappadums. To prepare the pappadums first you
have to heat a pan. When it is really hot, put a pappadum and let it cook. You
have to be careful. Be alert so that the papadum does not get burned. When you
see the papadum is changing colour, turn it and cook it for some seconds on the
other side. Remove it from the pan and let it cool. Repeat the procedure with
the other papadum.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And now you will have everything ready to serve. Serve one pomfret per
person along with one papadum. Good fish. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">**</span><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/POMFRETRACHEADO#slideshow/5845018005306808354">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A wonderful fish dish for today. Bonito! I love Bonito. If you cannot
find it, you can use regular tuna. Let’s cook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ chopped green pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ chopped onion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 clove of chopped garlic<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 good cuts of Bonito or tuna<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 cup crushed tomato<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon thyme<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon oregano<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some freshly ground black pepper, to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First, prepare the vegetables. Chop the onion, the green pepper and the
garlic. Next prepare the bonito. Cut it in pieces.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Heat some oil in a pan and when it is hot, fry the bonito for a couple
of minutes. Remove the bonito from the pan and reserve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Next, add some olive oil to the pan, heat it and sauté the onion and the
green pepper for about two minutes. Then add the garlic. Cook for one minute
and then add the tomato. Add the herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for
some ten minutes and then add the bonito to the pan. Simmer for two more
minutes, till the bonito pieces are warm. When the bonito is warm again, the
dish is ready. Ready to eat. Eat it with some good bread and enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/BONITOINTOMATOANDPEPPERSAUCE#slideshow/5841196504537953426">more pics</a>**</span></div>
SECOND HELPINGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246956208318383319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580750935471884820.post-4002062586777877572013-01-17T18:04:00.000-08:002013-01-17T18:04:49.776-08:00BUTTERNUT SQUASH, POTATO AND LEEK CREAM<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love this cream. It is delicious and easy to make. A wonderful cream
that I am pretty sure everyone will enjoy. This time I will give it a different
touch with coconut milk. Let’s get started.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 leek<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 potatoes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 butternut squash<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A pinch of fresh ginger, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 bay leaf<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon parsley<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon thyme<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon rosemary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon ground sage<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some water or chicken broth<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">½ cup coconut milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some freshly ground black pepper, to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first thing you should do is preparing the vegetables. Clean the
leek well. Cut it in slices. We are only interested in the green part. Wash and
peel the potatoes and cut them in pieces. Peel the butternut squash and cut it
in pieces too. Peel the ginger and chop it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then, heat the oil in a big pan and sauté the ginger and the leek. Three
minutes later, add the potato and the butternut squash. Saute for a couple of
minutes and then add the bay leaf and the spices and herbs. Cover the
vegetables with the water or the broth. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat
and let it cook till the vegetables are done. Remove the pan from the fire and
blend the contents with the help of a handblender. Once blended, put the pan on
the fire again. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the coconut milk, stir and
let it simmer for five minutes. Serve hot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A delicious cream. Good for everyone. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">**<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/111156088189046593301/BUTTERNUTSQUASHPOTATOANDLEEKCREAM#slideshow/5834602426681118370">more pics</a>**</span></div>
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