Holiday Cake for Gluten free Lovers, #Scrumptious

Hello,



As the holidays comes around, we sometimes forget about those who have allergies or who needs gluten free food. I have several close friends who are gluten free and are concern with what they are eating. I am aware some of the food we eat when we visit the family are not as great as when we cook at home but for manners sake as my children say,"We eat them since it is one day!"

I feel happy when my visitors and/or my guest enjoy what I make for them and the main reason I go out of my way to cater to each individual as if they were my children. I give the food they are able to eat. Sometimes I notice that the other guest eating the food and they enjoy. What can I do, just make enough for all to enjoy but I do let them know what they are eating. There are times that others do not realize what they should eat. It is nice to know what we are eating and let others feel special even if they have special needs. I hope you all create special memories with family and friends. Sharing a fabulous Gluten free recipe and read more @Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

 

 

Gluten-Free Chocolate Frangipane Tart

Ingredients

Crust:
1 1/4 cups ground almonds
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, in pieces

Filling:
4 eggs
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup ground almonds
7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1/3 cup dried black mission figs, halved (5 to 6 figs)
Creme fraiche, for serving, optional

Directions

1. For the crust: Pulse together the ground almonds, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, cocoa, salt, and baking soda in a food processor. Add the butter and pulse until the dough just begins to come together, but is not sticky or wet, about 10 pulses. Remove the blade and turn the dough out into a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Carefully press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. For the filling: Separate the eggs and whip the whites until they just hold stiff peaks. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the egg yolks one at a time and mix until smooth. Stir in the almonds and melted chocolate. Gently fold in the egg whites. Spoon into the chilled crust.

3. Bake until the chocolate just starts to set, 15 minutes. Press the figs gently into the filling in a circle around the tart and continue baking until slightly puffed and set throughout, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool. Cut and serve with creme fraiche, if desired.

For  more information, read at: Gluten Free Chocolate Tart

 

 We are a chocoholic family, we enjoy dark chocolate and most chocolate dessert. This Flourless Chocolate Cake seem like one that we would enjoy and will be one on our list. You can find the recipe on the Food Network.

#Grilled Chicken Kebobs for the weekend

Hi All,

How is the weekend going? Are you cleaning house? Are you doing the shopping, groceries, gifts? I know as a parent there list is enlist with all the holidays coming up. Mom, let's do a quick lunch or dinner this weekend. Let's get a breath of fresh air before we start cooking. lol

¿Cómo va el fin de semana? ¿Están limpiando la casa? ¿Están haciendo las compras, compras, regalos? Sé como un padre que hay una larga lista de actividades con todas las fiestas llegando. Mamá, hacemos un almuerzo rápido o cena este fin de semana. 

We all know that the colors of our food tells how healthy we are by what we eat, is that so? The more colors of food we eat the better health we would be, the greens are full of vitamins B which is very important for the young ladies that do not eat meat.

Todos sabemos que los colores de los alimentos indica que sanos somos por lo que comemos, ¿es así? Lo más colores de los alimentos que comemos la mejor salud tendríamos, el Grupo de las verduras verdes están llenos de vitaminas B, que es muy importante para las señoritas que no coman carne.

Grilled Chicken Kabobs

1 pack chicken breast cut in chunks
1 pack or pound of sweet pepper cut in chunks
1 lb onions cut in large chunks
1 pack mushrooms
1 pack long skewers

Method

Cut all ingredients in large chunks, and place each onto the long skewer. I normally cook for at least 8 minutes in the oven as I like my chicken cooked properly. Heat the grill and place the skewers to grill til done to your taste. I enjoy doing grilled shrimp which takes less time to cook. Which is your preference to grill?

Brochetas de pollo a la parrilla
Ingredientes

1 paquete de pechuga de pollo cortado en trozos
1 pack o una libra de pimiento cortado en trozos
1 libra de cebollas cortadas en trozos grandes
1 paquete de champiñones

1 paquete de pinchos largos

 
Método

Corta todos los ingredientes en trozos grandes y coloca cada uno en el pincho largo. Normalmente cocino durante al menos 8 minutos en el horno como me gusta mi pollo cocido adecuadamente. Calenta la parrilla y coloque las brochetas a la parrilla hasta que esta hecho a su gusto. Me gusta hacer gambas a la plancha que toma menos tiempo para cocinar. ¿Cuál es su preferencia a la parrilla?
Hey, if outside is too cold for you at this time, you can grill inside in the oven. It really depends on the chunk size of the meat or it will be under cook. Enjoy!

Hola, si afuera es demasiado frío para en este momento, usted puede parrilla dentro en el horno. Realmente depende del tamaño del trozo de carne o no será bien cocido. ¡ Disfrute!

Here are a couple side to go with your grill meat of your choice.
Aquí les tengo un par de acompanientes para acompañar a su carne de la parrilla.

Baked Beans with Cilantro
Avocado Bruschetta

©Maricela, All Rights Reserved 2014. Written for: Emy Cooks

A nice side dish for the #BBQ in the #Fall

Oh my dear readers,
Oh, mis queridos lectores,

I sure hope everyone is enjoying these so beautiful days of Fall. I must admit these days in Miami has made a real drastic change. It is such a delight to wake up to the cool morning, the afternoon gets a bit hot but my day feel energized. The frisky morning gives me life!

Espero que todo el mundo está disfrutando de estos días tan hermosos de otoño. Es un placer para despertarse en la mañana tan fresca, la tarde se pone poco caliente pero mi día se siente activado. ¡La mañana retozona me da vida.

On the weekends, it makes me still think of delicious barbecue ribs and chicken. So I might as well get into the mood and do my own and perhaps see where it leads to. I am still doing some shopping to
get my place to feel like a home as I need some accessories and make some changes as babies are going and now ready for the changes of lifestyle.

Durante los fines de semana, lo que me hace pensar de deliciosa barbacoa costillas y pollo. Por lo tanto, bien podría entrar en el estado de ánimo y hacer mi propio y quizá ver a donde conduce. Todavía estoy haciendo unas compras para hacer mi lugar parecer a una casa ya que necesito a algunos accesorios y hago algunos cambios para estar listo para el otro estilo de vida.

Now, let's learn why we should add greens to our table. Adding some benefits of eating cilantro which is great to add to your diet. Cilantro has fiber, Vitamin K,Vitamin A, Riboflavin & Folate. Let me encourage you a bit more;).
What is Fiber? It promotes regularity meaning that fiber helps fill you up and reduces cholesterol. Wait, listen up, this herb has loads of vitamins worth eating. It is also a plus for diabetics because it keeps blood-sugar levels stable, my grandmother mentioned this but never thought of it before, hm.  This is something I remembered being told after my one of my surgery. I was given a cilantro sauce since it has Vitamin K which is essential for blood clotting but it also plays a role in bone strength as you age. Important: Freezing cilantro will decrease the vitamin K value, but heating it will have no effect, did you know that? But wait there is more, Vitamin A is important for good vision, fetal development and cell reproduction. It is also an antioxidant, which boosts the immune system. Cilantro has a moderately high amount of Riboflavin & Folate: Fantastic! It helps produce sex hormones, strengthen bones, metabolize fat and carbohydrate, and absorb calcium found in Manganese. Do you feel the need to eat cilantro?

Ahora vamos a aprender por qué deberíamos añadir verdes a nuestra mesa. Añadiendo algunos de los beneficios de comer el cilantro lo cual es una buena forma de añadir a su dieta. El Cilantro contiene fibra, vitamina K, vitamina A, riboflavina y ácido fólico. Te animo un poco más; ). 

¿Qué es la fibra? Regularidad significado que promueve que la fibra ayuda a llenar y reduce el colesterol. Espera, escuchen, esta hierba tiene muchas vitaminas por comer. También es un plus para los diabéticos debido a que mantiene los niveles de azúcar en la sangre estable, mi abuela hablaba de ello pero nunca pensado antes, a ver... Esto es algo que me recuerda que después de mi uno de mis cirugía. Me dieron una el cilantro salsa ya que tiene la vitamina K, que es esencial para la coagulación de la sangre sino que también desempeña un papel importante en resistencia de los huesos a medida que se envejece. Importante: La congelación del cilantro, se reducirá el valor de vitamina K, pero la calefacción no tendrá ningún efecto, sabías eso? Pero la espera no es más, la vitamina A es importante para una buena visión, desarrollo fetal y reproducción de la célula. También es un antioxidante, que estimula el sistema inmune. El Cilantro tiene una moderadamente alta cantidad de riboflavina y ácido fólico: ¡Fantástico! Ayuda a producir hormonas sexuales, fortalecer los huesos, metabolizar hidratos de carbono y grasas, y absorber el calcio se encuentra en Manganeso. ¿Se siente la necesidad de comer cilantro?

Ok, here goes my recipe:

Bien, aquí tienes la receta: 

Baked Beans with Cilantro

Ingredients

1 can red beans or 1 can baked beans or 11/2 cup freshly cook red beans
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1/2 cup diced onions
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp cumin

Method:

You can use freshly cook red beans if you have any. I use if I have if not I use the can of red kidney beans. If you are in a hurry and have your side well use the baked beans. Chopped up fresh cilantro, dice onions, minced garlic and add to your baked beans and add cumin. Add all other spices you wish for flavor. This is a special for any meal but I love it with my BBQ. You can also do this and make a nice fry egg and add for a quick dinner with flour tortillas! It is easy and delicious, add a sausage and the kids will love it! Try it and let me know what is the result, enjoy!!!!

Frijoles horneados con Cilantro
Ingredientes

1 lata de frijoles rojos o 1 lata de frijoles o 11/2 taza recién cocinar frijoles rojos
1/4 taza de cilantro fresco picado
1/2 taza picada de cebolla  
1 diente de ajo picado  
1 cucharadita de comino

Método:

Puede utilizar  frijoles rojo recién cocido  si usted tiene alguna. Utilizo si tengo si no utilizo la lata de frijoles rojos. Si usted está en un apuro y tiene su lado bueno usa los frijoles. Pedacitos de cilantro fresco, dados las cebollas, picadas de ajo y añadi a tus frijoles y agregar comino. Agregue todas otras especias que deseas de sabor. Este es especial para cualquier comida, pero me encanta con mi barbacoa. También puedes hacer esto y frea huevos y agrega para una cena rápida con tortillas de harina. Es fácil y deliciosa, añade una salchicha y a los niños les encantará! Pruebalo y dime cuál es el resultado, disfruta!!!

©Maricela, All Rights Reserved 2012. Written for: Emy Cooks

A side dish with colors of the season, what is your favorite for #FALL?

Hello,

How are you and the family doing? Hope all is well and enjoy the best of the weather and good health. Are you enjoying all the vegetables with wonderful colors? Each is very important in our diet. How many colors do you eat for the day?

¿Cómo usted y su familia? Confío en que todo está bien y disfrute del mejor del tiempo y una buena salud. ¿Está disfrutando de las verduras con maravillosos colores? Cada uno es muy importante en nuestra dieta. ¿Cuántos colores come para el día?

How do you get energized? What do you eat? Do you eat some sugar or do you eat something delicious and healthy. What type of veggies are your favorite? I enjoy the lovely weather and enjoy the fabulous colors of the season: tomatoes, onions and avocados. 

¿Cómo se puede obtener energía? ¿Qué es lo que comemos? ¿Se come un poco de azúcar o lo que usted come es algo delicioso y sano? ¿Qué tipo de verduras son tus favoritos? Me gusta el buen tiempo y disfrutar de las fabulosas colores de frutas y verduras de la temporada: los tomates, la cebolla y el aguacate.

My dad used to tell me that an onion a day is just as good as an apple a day. Onions are great for women after menopause as it is good for the bone. It is also good to prevent cancer. It is not a favorite as it has an after smell but the health benefits are excellent.

Mi padre solía decirme que una cebolla al día es tan bueno como una manzana al día. Cebollas son ideales para las mujeres después de la menopausia ya que es bueno para los huesos. También es bueno prevenir el cáncer. No es uno de los favoritos ya que tiene un olor después pero los beneficios para la salud son excelentes.

I can remember one day, there was a super bump on one of my brother's leg and my dad sliced a tomato and wrapped it around my brother's leg for the day. Whatever happened, we were just amazed that at the end of the day, the leg was no longer swollen. Tomato is also one of the world's healthiest food, were you aware of that fact? It is filled with vitamin C and good for the heart, cancer and Alzheimer's disease. These are just a few good benefits. One important factor, tomato is not a vegetable but a citrus fruit.

Puedo recordar un día, había un súper golpe en una de la pierna de mi hermano y mi papá cortó un tomate y lo envolvió alrededor de la pierna de mi hermano para el día. Independientemente de pasó, nos asombramos sólo que al final de día, la pierna ya no se aumentara. ¿El tomate también es una de la comida del mundo más sana, era consciente de ese hecho? Está lleno de la vitamina C y bueno para el corazón, cáncer y enfermedad de Alzheimer. Éstas son sólo unas ventajas buenas. Un factor importante, el tomate no es una verdura, pero un fruta cítrico.


Hm- avocado, the green fruit it is not a vegetable is really a superfood. It is filled with vitamins A, C, E, K and B6, along with an enormous amount of potassium and “healthy” fat. One factor I am aware of is that adding avocado to other food can improve your absorption of nutrients. It is good to reduce the signs of aging and eye health. This has many health benefits and is great in many desserts: ice cream and cake.

Hm- aguacate, la fruta verde no es un vegetal es realmente una súper comida. Está llena de vitaminas A, C, E, K, B6, junto con una enorme cantidad de potasio y "sana" grasa. Uno de los factores que conozco es que al añadir el aguacate a otros alimentos puede mejorar la absorción de nutrientes. Es bueno para reducir los signos del envejecimiento y salud del ojo. Esto tiene muchos beneficios para la salud y es muy bueno en muchos postres: helado y torta.

Sharing my side dish with colors of the season:

Avocado Bruschetta
Ingredients:

1 pitted avocado diced
1 small onion minced
2 can tomato or
2 large tomato roasted
2 lemon juice
1 tsp brown sugar
Season to taste
Olive oil

Method

Pit the avocado and diced. Place in dish. Minced onion and add to the dish.  You can use a large can of tomato. I use 2 large tomato. I wash and then add to a pot to roast or a comal. It really depends on the type of stove this is easy to do:). After roasting, you can blend and add to the dish with remaining ingredients. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt and sugar to lessen the citric taste. Mix everything together and it is ready to add to any dish. Try it and let me know what you think? Enjoy!

Compartiendo mi plato al lado con los colores de la temporada: 

Bruschetta de Aguacate
Ingredientes:
1 aguacate picada en cubitos  
1 cebolla pequeña picada  
2 puede tomate o 2 grandes tomate asado
2  jugo de limón
1 cucharadita de azúcar morena  
Condimentar a gusto Aceite de oliva

Método  

Pique el aguacate. Coloque en el plato. Cebolla picada y añadir al plato. Puedes usar una lata grande de tomate. Uso 2 tomate grande. Me lavo y luego añado a un pote para asarme o un comal. Realmente depende del tipo de estufa es fácil de hacer:). Después de asarse, puede mezclar y añadir al plato con los ingredientes restantes. Agregue el jugo de limón, aceite de oliva, sal y azúcar para disminuir el sabor cítrico. Mezcle todo y está listo para añadir a cualquier plato. ¿Pruebalo y dime lo que piensas? ¡ Disfrute!


For more information on these vegetables, have a look on these websites:

The World Healthiest Food


©Maricela, All Rights Reserved 2012. Written for: Emy Cooks

Avocado Sandwich with Home Appétit Olive Oil & Spices on a Beautiful Day!

Hello my wonderful readers,
Hola queridos lectores,

Sure hope that you and your lovely family are doing well and enjoying all that lovely weather. The cold weather is around the bend but hope it is full with wonderful memories. Let's enjoy all the wonderful weather with delicious food. Well, the weekend is on the way, let's have a picnic and stretch those muscles while we can.

Espero que usted y su hermosa familia están bien y disfrutando de todo ese hermoso clima. El tiempo frío está alrededor pero esperanza de que está lleno de maravillosas memorias. Vamos a disfrutar de todo el maravilloso tiempo con la comida deliciosa. Bueno, el fin de semana está en el camino, vamos hacer un picnic y estirar los músculos mientras podamos.

Today, I am sharing a delicious sandwich recipe, this can be done with many other natural products. I am using avocado but those we can improvise and use boil eggs for those who prefer otherwise and we can all have a party.

Hoy, voy a compartir un delicioso sándwich, esto se puede hacer con muchos otros productos naturales. Estoy usando el aguacate pero podemos improvisar y utilizar  huevos hervidos  para  aquellos que prefieren lo contrario y todos podemos tener una fiesta.

Avocado Sandwich

Ingredients

1 avocado chopped
1/2 onion minced (optional)
1 tomato minced
Salt to taste
Home Appétit Mediterranean Rosemary and Citrus Spice Blend to taste
Home Appétit Olive Oil to taste

Method
I cubed the avocado in the skin and then scoop out. I minced onions (optional), tomatoes, spices and olive oil to taste. Mix well to combine spices and oil. You can also mashed the avocado and add spices and oil to taste. Really great for a picnic or outing. To encourage the children to eat, you can add small bits of ham or sausage.

Sandwich de Aguacate

Ingredientes

1 aguacate picado
1/2 cebolla picada (opcional)
1 tomate picado
Sal al gusto
Casa Appétit Mediterráneo Romero y cítricos mezcla de especias al gusto
Casa Appétit de aceite de oliva al gusto

Método
Corté en dados) el aguacate en la piel y luego sacarlo con una una cuchara.Piqué cebollas (opcionales), tomates, especias y aceite de oliva para saber. Mezcla bien para combinar especias y aceite. También puede puré el aguacate y añadir las especias y el aceite al gusto.Mezcle bien a combinar especias y aceite. Es genial para un picnic o excursión. Para animar a los niños a comer, usted puede agregar pedacitos de jamón o salchichas.

The avocado and Olive oil has healthy unsaturated oils that is good for the body. Eating healthy helps with weigh loss and produces healthy skin and hair.

El aceite de oliva y aguacate tiene aceites insaturados saludables es bueno para el cuerpo y pelo. Comer saludable ayuda con la pérdida de peso y produce pelo y piel sana.

Tip:

This recipe can a;so be used as a dip with corn tortillas or your favorite vegetable. Let me know what you think, smiling!

Sugerencia:
Esta receta también se puede utilizar como dip con tortillas de maíz o su favorito vegetal. Hágame saber lo que piensa, sonriendo!

Hope you enjoy these beautiful days with the lovely family as we prepare for the holidays.

Espero que disfruten de estos hermosos días con la familia encantadora mientras preparamos para las fiestas.

©Maricela, All Rights Reserved 2012. Written for: Emy Cooks

Awesome meal filled with Iron or Vitamins B

Hello All,

 I certainly hope all of you have been keeping hydrated and eating well as we are back to school and ready for the school year. Have you all met your classroom teachers? Have you had the welcome back meeting? I hope you have some awesome teachers this year. I have met the teachers and looking forward to the welcome back event.

With all those summer activities and school events prepping up, we need to get our source of energy and nothing better than some real home made food. Here is a meal (stew black beans, sliced beets and fry fish)that I enjoyed this past summer and surely will enjoy as we prepared for the new school year. We need to look at the food (vegetable and fruits)that are high in Vitamin B or Iron as we may otherwise know it. Remember that the bright colors are the best choices. Do you eat beets? How do you like it? I like it in smoothies as well as cooked, thinly sliced with lemon, salt and pepper. Yummy!

Another that is filled with vitamins is the black beans. I know that black beans is staple food of many Central American countries. Many doctors encourage their patient to eat black beans as a source of vitamins to replenish the resource of blood. Most women needs to eat staple food (fruits and fruits) to increase their flow of blood monthly. Many type of beans especially black beans in particular can be found in most local store around the world.

There are many more fruits and vegetables that are eaten to replenish our blood flow which is vital for our body to function well. What is your main source of food that you like to replenish your blood flow besides tonic that is bought at the local store or drugstore?

©Maricela, All Rights Reserved 2012. Written for: Emy Cooks

Superb Back to School Recipe: Quiche with Jennie-O Turkey Bacon

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Hello,

Hope you are all having a great week and enjoying the family and the back to school routine. I certainly need all the help to make the lunch routine very exciting and different. How do you make lunch more fun for the kids?

Espero que todos están teniendo una gran semana y disfrutando de la familia y la vuelta a la rutina de la escuela. Ciertamente necesito toda la ayuda para hacer la rutina de almuerzo muy emocionante y diferente. ¿Cómo haces que el almuerzo sea más divertido para los niños?

Here I am sharing a recipe that you can make a day before and give to the children for lunch with their favorites vegetables and Jennie-O Turkey Bacon. This recipe can be served hot or cold, can be served as a snack or with fries. Enjoy!

Aquí comparto una receta que se puede hacer un día antes y dar a los niños para el almuerzo con sus vegetales favoritos y Jennie-O tocino de pavo. Esta receta se puede servir caliente o frío, puede servir como aperitivo, con patatas fritas o una ensalada fresco. ¡ Disfrute!

 Vegetable Quiche with Jennie-O Turkey Bacon

Ingredients:

4 slices Jennie-O turkey bacon
1/2 cup onions minced
1 cup button mushrooms, minced
2 carrots, grated
2 large potatoes, grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1 crushed garlic clove
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
200g cheddar + mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 cup flour

Method
Melt a tablespoon of Pompeian extra light olive-oil over a high heat in a large fry pan. Saute the onions for a couple of minutes, add the mushrooms and fry until slightly browned. Next, add the grated carrots and potatoes. Put the lid on the fry pan and reduce the temperature. Add a couple drops of water and allow the steam and natural vegetable liquids to soften the vegetables.
Once the vegetables are softened, add oregano, salt and crushed garlic.  Leave to steam for another couple of minutes then turn off the heat.
In a mixing bowl beat the eggs, milk and cheddar and mozzarella cheese together. Then add the cooked vegetables and stir until well mixed.
Grease a pyrex dish with butter and then with in bit of flour. This helps to form a “crust” on the bottom of quiche if you do not want a full pie crust.  Pour in the egg and vegetable mix and smooth out the surface. Bake in an oven preheated to 320 degrees for 30 minutes, until golden brown and set.
Serve hot or cold with a side salad. This can be serve as a snack or as a meal. It is great for a picnic.

Quiche de vegetales con tocino de pavo Jennie-O

Ingredientes:

4 rebanadas Jennie-O tocino de pavo
1/2 taza de cebolla picada
1 taza champiñones, picados
2 zanahorias ralladas
2 patatas grandes, ralladas
1 cucharadita de orégano
cucharadita de sal
1 diente de ajo machacado
3 huevos, golpeados
taza de leche
200g queso cheddar y queso mozzarella, rallado
1/3 taza de harina

Método

Derrete una cucharada de aceite de oliva extra liviana de Pompeiano a fuego alto en una sartén grande. Saltea la cebolla durante un par de minutos, añade los champiñones y frea hasta que doren ligeramente. A continuación, agregue las zanahorias ralladas y patatas. Coloque la tapa sobre la sartén y reducir la temperatura. Añade un par de gotas de agua y permite que el vapor y líquidos vegetales naturales suaviza las verduras.

Una vez que los vegetales se ablanden, añade orégano, ajo machacado y sal. Deja al vapor otro par de minutos y luego apaga el fuego.

En un tazón bate los huevos, leche y queso cheddar y mozzarella queso juntos. Añada las verduras cocidas y revuelva hasta que la mezcla bien.

Unta una fuente de pyrex con mantequilla y luego con poco de harina. Esto ayuda a formar una "corteza" leve en la parte inferior del Quiché. Vierta el huevo y la mezcla de vegetal y alisar la superficie. Hornea en un horno precalentado a 350 grados durante 30 minutos, hasta que se doren y establezca.

Serva caliente o frío con una ensalada. Se puede servir como un aperitivo o una comida con ensalada o papas fritas.

I am excited to share the Jennie-O sweepstake with you and your family, you got to enter to win these marvelous prizes. Good Luck!

Estoy emocionado de compartir el sorteo Jennie-O con usted y su familia, tienes que entrar para ganar estos premios maravillosos. ¡Buena suerte!

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What was your recipe for Labor Day? Here are my ViveMejor favorites

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Hello everyone,

Hope you had a fantastic weekend as there was a day to prepare, a day to party, and another to relax and enjoy. What did you do? Well it was a much appreciated weekend that we are finally feeling like we are making our place looks like home. We recently moved and it was quite a chore but this weekend finally made us put the pieces together.

This weekend was no celebration at home but we celebrated with friends that are visiting and it was so beautiful to be able to socialize and share some laughter. What more to celebrate was that I did not have to think what to cook but to go to ViveMejor website and used a couple of their recipes to complete the Labor Day weekend.

Here are my favorite Scrumptious ViveMejor Labor Day recipes.




Adobo-Rubbed Pork Chops 

 Ingredients

 4 bone-in pork chops
 1-inch thick (about 3 lbs.)
 2 Tbsp. Knorr Adobo Rub*
 1 cup sour orange juice
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic
5 Tbsp. Country Crock® Spread

Directions

Rub chops on both sides with Knorr Adobo Rub; set aside. Combine sour orange, vinegar, garlic and 4 tablespoons melted Country Crock® Spread in resealable plastic bag.
Add chops. Close bag and marinate in refrigerator at least 1 hour or overnight. Remove chops from marinade, discarding marinade. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon Spread in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook chops, turning once, 12 minutes or until chops are done.

*KNORR ADOBO RUB: Combine 2 packets Knorr® Sazon with Coriander and Annatto, 3 Tbsp. EACH onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper, 1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed and Knorr® Chicken flavored Bouillon. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Well, on such a special day, why not have some Dessert and enjoy some sweetness at the beginning of the week. If you make this the day before it is filled with flavor. What is your favorite dessert? Here is mine:

Classic Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 10 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 6 Tbsp. Country Crock® Spread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 cups strawberries, sliced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Spray 8-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2. Combine flour, 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in Country Crock® Spread with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is the size of coarse crumbs. Gently stir in milk just until mixture forms soft dough. Knead lightly in bowl (8 to 10 times), then gently pat into prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes or until golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
3. Meanwhile, toss berries with 1 tablespoon sugar; set aside.
4. Beat cream with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on high until soft peaks form; reserve 1/4 cup.
5. To serve, slice cake in half horizontally. Arrange bottom layer of cake on serving platter. Evenly top with strawberries, reserving some for garnish, then top with whipped cream. Top with remaining cake layer, then garnish with reserved cream and strawberries.

Here are several more delicious recipes to delight your family and friends with these simple and tasty dishes.

Baked Shrimp Parmesan Empanadas

Pineapple Jalapeño Wings

ViveMejor enjoys helping you throw the best gathering of the summer and holidays, have a look at the the delicious ViveMejor recipes.

Disclosure: The recipes and pictures in this post were shared by Vive Mejor. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are 100% mine and not influenced by anyone.

ViveMejor: Cool Down with these Summer Beverages!

Hello to one and all!

Strawberry Frostea

So how are you keep up with the heat or is it the rain? Smiling. Are you enjoying this summer season? We bet you are! Are you and your little one drinking enough water? Will share one of my Vive Mejor favorite drink with you. It sure will keep the little one happy and asking for more.

Strawberry Frostea

Ingredients

• 4 cups ice cubes
• 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 3/4 cup Lipton® Lemon Sweetened Iced Tea Mix
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. In blender, combine all ingredients. Process until smooth. Serve in tall glasses and garnish, if desired, with fresh mint sprigs.

We understand, though, that the heat can be overwhelming at times, so it’s extremely important to stay hydrated all day long. To vary your routine water beverage, Vive Mejor shows you how to easily prepare these delectable, mouthwatering drinks that will definitely cool you down.
Any one up for a Tamarind Cooler?

Tamarind Cooler

Tamarind Cooler

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 can (12 oz.) tamarind juice
• 1/3 cup Lipton® Green Tea Sweetened Iced Tea Mix

Directions

1. In pitcher, combine all ingredients; chill. Stir and serve in ice-filled glasses. Garnish, if desired, with fresh mint sprigs.

Here is another tasty drink with Lipton® Green Tea with Natural Citrus Sweetened Iced Tea Mix.You  can even enjoy dessert with a refreshing touch with a Minty Chocolate Tea Granita or try a Tropical Caribbean Tea Punch and /or Sparkling Pomegranate Tea Punch? Wherever this summer takes you, Vivemejor.com offers you a wide selection of quick and easy beverages your entire family will enjoy.

Have a wonderful day and let’s hydrate!

Hope you enjoy and drink lots of liquid everyday! Keep Healthy & Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Disclosure: The recipes and pictures in this post were shared by Vive Mejor. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are 100% mine and not influenced by anyone.

Jennie-O Grilling Flavors : All Natural Turkey Franks, Delicioso!

Hey all,

How are you all doing? Well, it has been hectic on my end and trying to get some healthy while quick food on the table during these long days of summer. Well, I received some really delicious Jennie-O All Natural Turkey Franks. I was thinking on a nice summer day to have some nice  grill hot dogs but then the kids asked for a flavorful lentils soup, so went my happy way and then I decided to add the Jennie-O All Natural Turkey Franks.

¿Cómo están todos? Bueno, ha sido agitada en mi casa y tratando de conseguir algo de comida rápida y al mismo tiempo saludable en la mesa durante estos largos días de verano. Bueno, he recibido algunas deliciosas salchicas de pavo y naturales de Jennie-O. Estaba pensando en un agradable día de verano para hacer unos perritos calientes de parrilla pero luego los niños pidió una sopa de lentejas sabrosas, así que fue por mi camino feliz y entonces decidí agregar los deliciosas salchicas de pavo y naturales de Jennie-O todo Natural. Al pensar en los sabores combinados, oh-la-la, que rico!

Lentils Soup with Natural Turkey Franks

Ingredients

• 1 pack Natural Turkey Franks
• 1 pack  Jalapeño Jack Turkey Franks
• Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Onion (minced)
• 2 Stalks Celery (diced)
• 2 Medium Carrots (diced)
• 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
• Salt
• 1¼ Cups Lentils (brown or green)
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 14½ Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes
• 6 Cups vegetable Broth (could also use other flavor broth)

Method

Saute onions for 5-7 minutes or until it begin to soften, then add the lentils to the pan.
Stir everything, add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, a good pinch of salt to the pan and stir well together. Add the bay leaves, tomatoes and broth and bring everything to a boil.
Once it's boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for 40 minutes.
If you like your lentils softer, you can cook the soup longer. In the last minute of cooking I add the Turkey Franks and Jalapeño Jacks to give it flavor. Remove from heat, top with chopped onions and parsley, serve.

Note: Upon you are reheating you may need to stir in some water to get a more soup-like consistency. It is certainly nicer and with more flavor after a day. Enjoy this delicious dish! It is a summer favorite in our family. What is your family's favorite?

Sopa de lentejas con salchichas de pavo Natural

Ingredientes

1 paquete de salchichas de pavo Natural 
1 paquete de Jalapeño Jack Turquía Franks
Aceite de oliva
1 cebolla mediana (picado)
2 tallos de apio (cortada)
2 zanahorias medianas (cortada)
2 dientes de ajo (picado)
Sal
1 tazas de lentejas (marrón o verde)
2 hojas de laurel
1 onza 14 puede dados tomates
Vegetales 6 tazas caldo (podría también utilizar otro caldo sabor)

Metodo

Sofría la cebolla durante 5-7 minutos o hasta que comiencen a ablandar, luego agrega las lentejas a la olla. Revuelve todo, agrega la cebolla, apio, zanahorias, ajo, una pizca de sal a la sartén y mezcle bien. Añade las hojas de laurel, tomates y caldo y ponga todo a hervir. Una vez que esté hirviendo, reduce a fuego lento y cocinar durante 50 minutos. Si te gusta tus lentejas más suave, se puede cocinar la sopa más. En el último 10 minuto de la cocción añade los salchicas de pavo y los de Jalapeño Jacks para darle sabor picoso. Retire del fuego y echa ensima perejil y cebolla picada, serva.

Nota: Si están recalentando necesitará agregar un poco de agua para obtener una consistencia con más sopa. Es sin duda mejor y con más sabor después de un día. Disfruta de este delicioso plato! Es el favorito del verano en nuestra familia. ¿Cuál es el favorito de la familia?

Disclosure: I did not receive any monetary compensation, however I did receive the product mention above. All express opinions are 100% mine and not influenced by anything or anyone.

4th July Celebration Continues @ViveMejor Siguemos...

The 4th July fiesta continues as friends and family celebrates with all the World Cup Triumphs. With all the Goals, all we continue to do is eat all the enjoyable food. What is your favorite?

We are surely continuing with the parties this weekend as we celebrate the Independence fiestas mingling with you guest preparing some delicious dishes with @ViveMejor Recipes. Check them all out online, here are a couple of my favorite.

Mingle and create new memories as you grill to perfection. Prepare some mouthwatering Island Spiced Kabobs, bite into a tasty Latin-Style Street Corn and rehydrate with a refreshing Patriotic Tea. Vive Mejor is here to help make your Independence Day celebration a memorable one and an easy one too! Simply follow these easy–to-do recipes and in no time you’ll be the master of the grill.

Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. Caribbean Jerk seasoning blend
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb.)

Directions

1. For marinade, combine Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise, seasoning and soy sauce. Pour marinade over chicken in large, shallow nonaluminum baking dish or plastic bag. Cover, or close bag, and marinate in refrigerator, turning occasionally, 30 minutes.
2. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill or broil chicken 12 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked, turning once.

Let's get some inspiring tasty liquids. This Patriotic Tea Punch certainly looks like it is full of flavor, Wanna try?

 PATRIOTIC TEA PUNCH

Ingredients

• 1 Knorr® Beef flavored Bouillon Cube
• 2 Tbsp. boiling water
• 2 Tbsp. molasses
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tsp. ground allspice
• 1 -lb. boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 can (20 oz.) drained pineapple chunks [or small pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks ]
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks

Directions

1. Combine Knorr® Beef flavor Bouillon Cube and water. Add next 4 ingredients. Combine beef and bouillon mixture in a plastic bag and turn to coat. Close bag and marinate in refrigerator 2 to 24 hours.
2. Alternately thread steak, pineapple and pepper onto skewers*. Grill or broil until steak is desired doneness.

 Create more memories and enjoy some laughter while sharing this mouth watering dish for your guest.

ISLAND SPICED KABOBS

Ingredients

 

• 1 Knorr® Beef flavored Bouillon Cube
• 2 Tbsp. boiling water
• 2 Tbsp. molasses
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tsp. ground allspice
• 1 -lb. boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 can (20 oz.) drained pineapple chunks [or small pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks ]
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks

Directions

1. Combine Knorr® Beef flavor Bouillon Cube and water. Add next 4 ingredients. Combine beef and bouillon mixture in a plastic bag and turn to coat. Close bag and marinate in refrigerator 2 to 24 hours.
2. Alternately thread steak, pineapple and pepper onto skewers*. Grill or broil until steak is desired doneness.

OK, we must have something for  the children, they will surely enjoy those fruit pops, awesome!

BAVARIAN WILD BERRY FRUIT-TEA POPS

Ingredients

• 2 cups boiling water
• 4 Lipton® Bavarian Wild Berry Pyramid Tea Bags
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup chopped strawberries

Directions

1. Pour boiling water over Lipton® Bavarian Wild Berry Pyramid Tea Bags; cover and brew 5 minutes. Remove Tea Bags and squeeze. Stir in sugar until dissolved; let cool slightly.
2. Combine tea with strawberries in medium bowl. Evenly pour into 8 (4-oz.) paper cups. Freeze until almost firm, about 1 hour. Insert wooden ice pop sticks into centers; freeze until firm.
3. To serve, press firmly on bottom of paper cup to remove.

Disclosure: The recipes and pictures in this post were shared by Vive Mejor. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are 100% mine and not influenced by anyone.

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We hope you all had a great day yesterday as my family surely did. Did you do anything special? Well, my little family and I decided to give daddy a treat by doing some of daddy's special: crepes. What do you know, I received a coupon for a Reddi-wip®, so that completed our plan to make some delicious, finger-licking Berries Crepe.

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Here is my family delicious berries recipe.We love eating all sorts of berries and it was a joy making the recipe as it contains all the colorful and natural fruit.

Berries Recipe

1 container blue berries
1/2 container berries
1/2 container strawberries
3/4 cup wine of your choice (optional)
3/4 cup juice or water
8 granulated sugar

Method
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir over medium oven. Stir for 5 minutes or until mixture becomes thicker. Fold in berries in center of crepe and whip cream and roll up. Repeat with remaining crepes. Garnish with whip and fruits.

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Healthy & Natural Mexican Rice

Hello, Hello,

How are you all today? Ready for the fun of the school break? Ready for the road trip, Disney, SeaWorld, Rapids, etc? Well, I know some are going to visit the family on another continent or another country. Well, enjoy, have fun and be safe!

¿Cómo están todos ustedes hoy? Listo para la diversión de las vacaciones escolares? Listo para el viaje por carretera, a Disney, a SeaWorld, a los Rápidos, etc? Bueno, sé que algunos van a visitar la familia en otro continente o en otro país. Así, disfrutar, divertirse y cuidense! 

Today I share my Mexican rice with you and hope you enjoy with many other side dishes and meat. It is very tasty and can be eaten alone if you choose, I know some persons who love to do just that, can you do that, eat rice by itself? Hmm!

Hoy comparto mi arroz mexicano con usted y esperamos que disfrutes con muchos otros platos y carne. Es muy sabrosa y se puede comer solo, si lo desea, sé que algunas personas que lo aman y hacen precisamente eso, puede comer el arroz por sí mismo? Hmm!

Mexican Rice

Tomato Sauce
2 large tomatoes
1 onion minced
1 garlic minced
1 pot full of water

Method

Boil a pot of water and place tomatoes in hot water. Boil for 10 minutes. Take out of water and place in blender to make a puree with the onions and garlic. Add salt & herbs to taste.

Salsa de tomate
2 Tomates grandes 
1 Cebolla picada 1 Ajos picados 1 Recipiente lleno de agua
Sal y pimienta

Método
Llena la olla de hervir agua y coloca los tomates en agua caliente. Herve durante 10 minutos. Saca del agua y coloca en la licuadora para hacer un puré con la cebolla y el ajo. Añadir la sal

Rice
2 cups Tomato sauce (see above)
2 cups water
2 cups Rice
Salt to taste
1 tbsp oil

Method

Mix and boil water and sauce in a pot. Add rice and salt to taste. Mix and cover pot. Leave for 20 minutes. Stir to make rice fluffy! Serve with sides of your choice. Enjoy

Arroz

2 tazas de salsa del Tomate  (ver encima)
2 agua de tazas
2 tazas Rice
Sal al sabor
1 cucharada de (aceite) 

Método

Mezcle e hierva el agua y salsa en una olla. Añada el arroz y la sal para saber. Mezcla y tapa la olla. Dejar reposar durante 20 minutos.. ¡Mezcla para hacer el arroz esponjosas!! Sirva con lados de su opción. Buen provecho!

  ©Maricela, All Rights Reserved. Written for: Emy Cooks

Mexican Rice with Steak & Mexican sauce, Yummy!

Hiya all!

This is not a good start. This is my second attempt at redoing this post, the first something weird happened and I am somewhat concern. I will need to do some research to see what is causing my problem.

My beautiful story is all gone in the split of a second. So how was the first weekend of school break? Very hectic I can just imagine. Well, hope everything turns out well and the children are at their favorite campsite where it is safe and secure. We pray all goes safely and returns home safely.

Here is my recipe of the day: Mexican Rice and Steak.

Steak

1 lb steak
1 onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 lemon juice
Spices of your choice
2 tbsp oil

Method

Wash and season steak with lemon & garlic and some onion to make that happy flavor to help the steak smiling with a great taste. Remember to add your salt and pepper. Leave for at least an hour to have all those flavor blends together. Add oil to frying pot and place steak when hot. Cover and let cook for a couple minutes depends on how thin the steak is. Turn and cook the next side til complete.

My complete meal for the day is Mexican Rice with Steak & Mexican Sauce, Delicioso!!! Enjoy!

©Maricela, All Rights Reserved. Written for: Emy Cooks

Delicious Mexican tomato Sauce for any dish

Hello All,

How are you all doing? Hope the first week of school break is a beautiful reunion of the family before summer camps begin. Be safe and enjoy, family moments are precious!

¿Cómo se está haciendo?  Espere que la primera semana de la ruptura escolar sea un reencuentro hermoso de la familia antes de que los campos de verano comiencen. ¡Esté seguro y disfrute, los momentos de la familia son preciosos!

Here is one of the most delicious Mexican tomato sauce made with fresh vegetables and spices for your table and blends with most home-made food and compliments the tacos, quesadillas, burritos, refried beans on garnaches and many more snacks, breakfast and meals.

Esta es una de la más deliciosa salsa de tomate mexicano hecha con verduras frescas y especias para tu mesa y combina con la mayoría de comidas caseros como los tacos, quesadillas, burritos, frijoles refritos en garnaches y muchos más bocadillos, desayunos y comidas.

I can remember the smell of roasted tomato and onions many days when my grandmother was doing lunch. It is a beautiful memory of the tomato being roasted on a handmade fire-hearth. It really give that extra zing to the flavor. I do it in one of the little iron skillet, it gives a nice flavor. The skin begins to break as it is toasted or roasted.

Puedo recordar el olor de tomate y cebollas asado muchos días cuando mi abuela hacía el almuerzo. Es una memoria hermosa del tomate asado en un hogar del fuego hecho a mano. Realmente da esa chispa suplementaria al sabor. Lo hago en uno del pequeño sartén de hierro, da un sabor agradable. La piel comienza a romperse ya que se tuesta o se asa.

Mexican Sauce

1 ripe tomato
1 bunch of cilantro (minced)
1/2 onion diced
1 clove garlic
Season to taste

Method

Put the tomato in a boil a pot of water for approximately 15 minutes. Cool and then, you can either use a kitchen mortar and pestle to crush the tomatoes. Wash the cilantro and minced to add to the tomatoes. Add the diced onions to the mixture. Mixed well and place in a container for future use. Add spices of your choice.

Salsa Mexicana

1 tomate maduro
1 manojo de cilantro (picado)
1/2 cebolla picada
1 diente de ajo
Condimento a gusto

Método

Poner el tomate en una olla de agua a hervir durante aproximadamente 15 minutos. Enfria y luego, puedes usar un mortero de cocina y Maja para aplastar a los tomates. Lava el cilantro y pica para agregar a los tomates. Añadir la cebolla picada a la mezcla. Mezcla bien y coloca en un recipiente para uso futuro. Añade las especias de su elección.

 ©Maricela, All Rights Reserved. Written for: Emy Cooks
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