Dough Ingredients 3 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoon salt 10 Tablespoon cold vegetable shortening 1 cup water 1 tablespoon butter 2 egg yolks Dough Preparation 1. Mix all ingredients until well combined. Roll out dough into a thin sheet. 2. Cut round disc shapes. 3. Place filling in the center of disc dough and fold to seal the edges by pressing with your fingers. 4. Brush top of empanadas with egg-washed (1 whole egg with 1 Tablespoon of water). 5. Bake empanadas at 375 grades Fahrenheit for about 20 to 25 minutes. Chicken Filling 1 large onion, small diced 1/2 red pepper,…
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Continue Reading“Enjoy a very traditional and delicious salad with a fresh homemade mayonnaise and crispy croutons”. Ingredients 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 egg fresh yolk 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon mustard 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 anchovy fillets, mashed 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 large Romaine lettuce head Grated Pecorino Cheese *Homemade Croutons Preparation 1. In a large bowl, whisk together fresh A or AA egg yolk, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and anchovies. 2. Whisk in slowly olive oil till all ingredients are well combined. 3. Drizzle…
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Continue Reading“Super light and delicious as a main dish and also great as a side dish, with healthy grilled zucchini and mushrooms in a homemade Marinara Sauce.” Ingredients for Zucchini Orzo 12 ounces uncooked orzo pasta 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 Vidalia onion, small diced 3 zucchinis, small diced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 cup mushrooms, small diced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation 1. Bring water to boil over high heat. Stir in orzo pasta and cooked uncovered for about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well. 2.Heat oven at 375 grade Fahrenheit and roast zucchini, onions, and mushrooms. Drizzle…
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Continue Reading“Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil with a delicious drizzle of homemade balsamic reduction with extra virgin olive oil. Super light and delicious.” Ingredients 16 ounces package fresh Buffalo Mozzarella 3 large tomatoes 1/2 cup fresh basil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Preparation for Balsamic Glaze 1. In a small pan, stir together balsamic vinegar and honey at medium-high heat. 2. Bring it to a boil and lower heat. Simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes until balsamic have reduced and becomes dense.…
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Continue ReadingRefreshing, dense, hydrating juice filled with nutrients. Detox your body and have the best energy for a great morning start. Ingredients for two 2 large kales leaves, washed 1 large cucumber unpeeled 1/2 lemon juice 1-2 large ribs celery 1/4 cup parsley 2 inches knob ginger 1 teaspoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon organic honey Preparation 1. After washing all vegetables, place them all in a blender. 2. Add 1 cup of ice, 1 cup of water, lemon juice, chia seeds and honey. 3. Blend until rich green color and thick consistency is achieved. You can strain it. Looking to consume more fibers, just…
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Continue ReadingGreat, healthy snack, best filling and nutritious breakfast with plain yogurt and even very satisfying for dessert time. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 cup whole raw unsalted almonds 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup pistachios 1/2 cup cherries, dried 3/4 cup shredded sweet coconut 1/4 cup organic Coconut brown sugar 2 Tablespoon organic honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted walnuts Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Combine all ingredients. Mix well. 3. Place in oven over a baking pan with parchment paper until very well distributed. 4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir and bake again for another 10 to 15 minutes until…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 3 egg whites 1 cup almond flour 1 1/4 cup powder sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1 /4 teaspoon of cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla food coloring of your choice Preparation 1. Pour powder sugar in a big bowl and mix with almond flour. 2. In a separate bowl beat 3 eggs whites with a mixer until fluffy, add cream of tartar, vanilla and sugar until you get firm peaks and mix until shiny. 3. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients and fold. Run over this mix with a spatula like scraping the mix to create a glossy consistency. 4. Heat…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 1/2 cups cake flour 1 cup butter, softened 2 1/2 cups sugar 6 eggs 1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1 pint blueberries Preparation 1. In a large bowl cream together butter and sugar until very light and fluffy for about 5 to 6 minutes. 2. Add eggs slowly, one at a time. 3. Mix dry ingredients, flour, salt and baking soda together and add to the mix beating at low alternating with the yogurt. Continue beating for two minutes until mixture is creamy. Do not over beat to avoid…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 2 bread slices 2 to 3 ounces grated Havarti Cheese 1 ounce grated mozzarella cheese Preparation 1. Heat a heavy pan or a cast iron pan over medium-low heat 2. Spread both outside bread slices with a thin layer of butter and top a thin layer of mayonnaise. 3. Place bread butter-mayonnaise side down over heated pan. Spread sandwich bread tops with mayonnaise and mustard. 4. Add cheeses. Place other two slices of bread on top. When started to melt turn the sandwich and press gently until golden brown…
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Continue ReadingGrilled eggplant, light and healthy dish. Super easy to make. As an appetizer or a side dish …filled with delicious, creamy goat cheese with fresh herbs aromatic flavors. Ingredients 4 medium Japanese eggplants, cut in slices 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 Tablespoon parsley, minced 1 teaspoon basil, dried 6 ounces soft goat cheese 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature Preparation 1. Oil a large baking sheet. Preheat oven at 400 grades Fahrenheit. 2. Cut eggplants lengthwise and lay over tray. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3. Place eggplants…