Versión en Español Mandarin loaf cake, or budín de mandarina, is a blender batter of whole chopped mandarin with peel, mandarin juice, egg, oil, and sugar folded into self rising flour, baked at 180°C (356°F) for about 45 minutes, and finished with a glaze of powdered sugar and mandarin juice. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of baking, and serves 8. An Argentine favorite, citrusy and moist, made with ingredients you probably…
Versión en Español Chocolate cocoa cookies are made by creaming butter with brown and white sugar, beating in eggs and vanilla, folding in flour sifted with cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, adding optional walnuts, and baking spoonfuls at 180°C (356°F) for 10 minutes until set at the edges but soft inside. They take 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of baking, and make 12 servings of 2 cookies. A rich, deep chocolate cookie…
Versión en Español Homemade almond milk is raw almonds soaked overnight, rinsed, blended at high speed with 4 cups of fresh water, and strained through a nut milk bag, then optionally flavored with vanilla and a natural sweetener. It takes 10 minutes of preparation plus 12 hours of soaking and makes 4 servings. A plant based, lactose free alternative to milk for breakfasts, smoothies, and recipes, with no additives. How to Make Almond Milk? All…
Versión en Español Homemade lemon marmalade is thin strips of lemon zest cooked with lemon juice, chopped pulp, sugar, and water over low heat for 40 to 50 minutes until syrupy and thick, then left chunky or blended and jarred hot. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and 60 minutes of cooking, and makes 10 servings. A bright, tangy preserve for toast, cookies, or desserts, with no artificial preservatives. How to Make Lemon Marmalade? It…
Versión en Español Oatmeal apple cookies are made by mixing rolled oats, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder with melted butter, honey, egg, and grated apple, plus optional raisins and walnuts, then spooning the dough onto a tray and baking at 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes. They take 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of baking, and serve 4. A healthy, tasty snack that combines the fiber of oats with the natural…
Versión en Español Bougainvillea flower drink, or agua de bugambilia, is a cup of washed bougainvillea bracts simmered in a liter of water for 5 to 10 minutes, strained, and sweetened with honey and lemon juice, served hot or over ice. It takes 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A Mexican folk drink with a mild flavor and striking color, traditionally used as a home remedy for coughs and…
Versión en Español Homemade rice croquettes are cooked rice mixed with grated cheese, egg, flour, parsley, salt, and pepper, shaped by hand, coated in bread crumbs, and fried for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden. They take 20 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking, and serve 4. A thrifty recipe that makes the most of leftover rice, great as an appetizer, side, or snack. How to Make Rice Croquettes? Cooked rice…
Versión en Español Homemade cream of celery soup is celery stalks sautéed with onion and garlic in olive oil, simmered in vegetable broth for 20 minutes, blended until smooth, and finished with milk, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A simple, comforting soup for cold days or a light starter, and a great way to use celery. How to Make Cream of…
Versión en Español Crispy chicken milanesa is chicken breast fillets pounded thin, seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and parsley, coated in flour, beaten egg, and bread crumbs, and fried in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden, then served with lemon. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A favorite in many kitchens, with a crisp golden coating around juicy chicken, perfect with salads,…
Versión en Español Classic baked cheesecake is a crust of crushed Maria cookies and melted butter filled with cream cheese beaten with sugar, eggs, cream, vanilla, and lemon zest, baked at 160°C (320°F) for 70 minutes until set but slightly wobbly, cooled slowly in the oven, and chilled. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 70 minutes of baking, plus chilling, and serves 8. A timeless dessert for any special occasion, delicious plain or topped…