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CEVICHE! ~ Costa Rican StyleMy buddy, Ed, of Puerto Rican descent, spent his time in the Air Force in Central and South America. Ed's favorite dish: ceviche! He tells endless tales of trying ceviche, which is seafoods 'cooked' in nothing but citrus juice. Ed always said that the ceviche he would eat by the gallon, if he could get it, was that he had in Costa… |
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Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddleThis is a delicious mexican shrimp dish that you'll find served in the lovely seaside restaurants along both of Mexico's coast. The wonderful smells of the shrimp, garlic, and onion will fill your house and make everyone's mouths water. I cooked these tonight for Cinco de Mayo and both we and our kids absolutely loved them. I left… |
5 votes
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Zesty Salsa for CanningMakes about 6 (16 oz) pints or 12 (8 oz) half pints (I double this recipe to make 7 quarts, it usually makes a little more so I have about 5 pint jars ready in case!) **note: When I make quarts, I boil for 30 minutes. |
4 votes
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GuacamoleI've played with this recipe a lot over the years. I think i've finally nailed it to my taste. I like the flavor spicy and bold, so you may need to adjust it to your taste. |
5 votes
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Mom's SangriaSangria always reminds me of Spain, a place where you can drink Sangria just about everywhere. A fruity, refreshing drink in the summer or any time. |
2 votes
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Mitch's Cheese FondueFondue is a fun and informal way to gather family and friends around a table. Serve this cheese fondue with French baguette bread, mushrooms, carrots, cauliflower, brocoli, green or red peppers. |
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Grilled Vegetable SaladInspired by The Ivy in Santa Monica, this is a wonderful spring salad that can be served as a side to grilled meats or as a main for lunch or a light dinner. I think the grilled corn makes the dish. Can also add grilled and chopped chicken to create a full meal. |
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grilled shrimp and mushroomsgood with hot cooked rice or green noodles(spoon remaining sauce over,if desired) steamed vegetables in season and a spinach salad |
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Just Too Good GuacamoleIt's funny how your tastes change. It was only two years ago that I absolutely hated anything to do with avocados. Whenever we would go to a Mexican restaurant, I'd always give my husband the guacamole that came with my meal. Do not ask me how or why, but now I absolutely LOVE guacamole. And no, the change didn't come along due to… |
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Salt Crusted FishWhen I saw the article in the May edition of Fine Cooking on Salt Encrusted Fish, I knew I had to try it. After all, I live in South Florida and I’m always trying to figure out new things to do with seafood. This technique is surprisingly easy! Essentially, you take a whole fish and encase it in a salt layer that steams the fish as… |
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Zucchini Pico de Gallo Salsa or SaladAs delicious to taste as it is to behold! And just one more recipe in your zucchini cookbook arsenal. Easy to swap out ingredients on hand for the array in this recipe. Cucumber, cauliflower, green onions, etc. You select your level of desired heat by type and amounts of peppers - jalapeno, verses poblano vs. bell peppers. For the… |
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Grilled Scallops and Papaya SalsaGreat light dinner or lunch. Make sure to have some good crusty bread with it. |
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Spinach Strawberry & Peach SaladKnow what you eat: Spinach is an awesome source of vitamin C & iron as well as a powerful antioxidant and considered a “Super Food”. Peaches are a tasty treat with modest calories, a good source of potassium, vitamins A & C, low sodium, no saturated fat. Strawberries not only look like a fruity heart-shaped valentine, they are… |
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