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17Oct

A wonderful recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas, other holidays, or just for a simple dinner. Hasselback is the way to cut the product (ingredient). In this recipe, it's squash, into thin slices, adding between the cuts some things, in this case, the bay leaf, which gives the flavor and aroma to the dish...

Pan De Muerto

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15Oct

Each year on November 1st and 2nd in Mexico as well as in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, people celebrate the Day of the Dead. This is a touching and at the same time joyous holiday when people remember their dead relatives and ancestors. They believe that the souls of the dead relatives and friends come these days to visit...

Garlic Chicken with Herbs

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24Sep

The chicken turns out very flavorful, tender and juicy. You can serve it with mashed potatoes, rice. Instead of just the legs, you can cook all of the chicken, just cut it into 8 pieces. More pictures here and here....

Grilled Bruschetta with fried Tomatoes and Garlic

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01Aug

I usually cook bruschetta with fresh tomatoes, but after trying this recipe with slightly fried tomatoes and garlic, I liked it even more! The recipe is very simple to prepare and great for picnics or some dinner party. It can be cooked on an outdoor grill when the weather is great outside, or at home. The perfect...

Creamy Poblano Rajas with Chicken

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16Jul

Rich and creamy dish, makes a great accompaniment to rice or simply served with flour tortillas. So easy to make! (more…)...

Asparagus wrapped in bacon

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11Jun

You can add dried spices and herbs such as basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, etc. The finished dish can be sprinkled with cheese like parmesan or asiago, maybe even cotija. They can be cooked on the grill as well as in a frying pan or oven. (more…)...

Sorrel salad with strawberries and mozzarella

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05Jun

Light spring-summer fresh salad that’s very healthy and easy to prepare. The sorrel leaves gives the salad a pleasant acidity that goes well with sweet strawberries and sweet and sour dressing. ...

Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

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07May

Bruschetta is a traditional Italian dish of sliced bread toasted on the grill and topped with different fresh ingredients: tomato, bell peppers, olives, mozzarella, prosciutto, mushrooms, papperoni, eggplant, zucchini, and different herbs or salad leaves. This bruschetta, tomatoes with mozzarella, is the most common. It is better to use high-quality olive oil....

Lamb Leg with Tarragon and Mint

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30Apr

Aromatic and tasty lamb dish, the mint and tarragon give it a great spring flavor. The cooking time depends on the size of the leg. Serve with vegetables, green salad, potatoes and red wine....

Vegetable Salad with Avocado and Lime Juice

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26Mar

Our favorite salad for Cinco de Mayo party! Simple and delicious fresh, healthy salad, a great idea for a spring-summer lunch or dinner and for a picnic. Try adding lettuce, radish or carrot to this vegetable salad. What can be better in the summer? (more…)...

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Hasselback Butternut Squash with a Sweet and Spicy-Glaze, Thyme and Nuts

Pan De Muerto

Garlic Chicken with Herbs

Grilled Bruschetta with fried Tomatoes and Garlic

Creamy Poblano Rajas with Chicken

Asparagus wrapped in bacon

Sorrel salad with strawberries and mozzarella

Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Lamb Leg with Tarragon and Mint

Vegetable Salad with Avocado and Lime Juice