Caldo de pollo is a common Latin American soup that consists of chicken and vegetables. In Mexico, this soup is used during illnesses as a treatment for colds, as well as a regular comfort food for cold or under-the weather days.
What makes this soup different from many other versions of chicken soup is that, caldo...
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Mushroom Egg Galette with Cheese and Bacon
You can try to make with poached eggs instead of baking eggs and put the poached egg in the end of baking galettes in the oven, after 30 min. Then you will be sure your eggs will not be overcooked in the oven. This dish is perfect for breakfast or brunch . So pretty and...
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Salsa Verde (boiled version)
I have one recipe of Tomatilla Salsa Verde, it’s a more creamier version because of avocado. This version uses boiled tomatillas, and the salsa is more chunky and slightly spicy. If you like it more spicy, then add some seeds from the peppers.
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Mexican Enchiladas with Salsa Roja
Enchiladas are a Mexican cuisine of corn tortillas quickly fried in oil, dipped in salsa, and filled with chicken or meat stuffing. They can also be filled with vegetables, beans, potatoes, cheese or a combination of all of the above....
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Pork Tajine with Sweet Potatoes
Tender juicy meat with aromatic sweet potatoes, herbs, spices, and a flavorful sauce; perfect to serve with couscous as well! Food cooked in a tajine gives it a unique taste, and everything you cook in it turns out very tender and juicy due to the aromatic steam. This tasty pork with sweet potatoes dish can be served directly...
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Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)
Keftédes (κεφτέδες) may be one of the best Greek appetizers (mezé) around! They are little round meatballs served as an appetizer or with tzatziki, Greek salad and pita or pasta for a full meal.
Of course there are many recipes for this dish. Keftedes different from many meatballs because of their size. Greeks make...
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Quiche with Chicken, Mushrooms and Cheese
While I used Champignon mushrooms in this dish, you can use different ones, or you can make with two or three different varieties such as chanterelles, oyster mushrooms, champignons, etc.
The size of my tart mold is about 22 cm. The dough can be prepared in advance and kept in the fridge.
Also, for this quiche I used two different kinds...
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Stuffed Bell Pepper Jack-o-Lanterns
A fun take on stuffed bell peppers for Halloween. Try to vary the filling, adding some vegetables to the meat like grated carrots, zucchini or different herbs to your taste. If you like spicy food, then add some chopped jalapeno. You can serve these peppers with tomato sauce, mixing it with sour cream, salt and pepper. Very tasty peppers...
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Quiche with Mushrooms, Onions and Bacon
Now with the cool fall weather it's time to bake quiches and tarts! I like them because they can be sweet or savory and there are endless combinations to try. With mushrooms out now, I chose to use them along with bacon.
The recipe for the dough is the same I use for tarts or pies, it's my favorite and easy...
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