Versión en Español Chilean vegetable cream soup is onion and garlic sautéed in olive oil with carrot, celery, and cilantro, then spinach and diced potatoes simmered in water just to cover for about 10 minutes and blended until creamy. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A versatile soup for any season and a good way to use vegetables that are a little wilted but still good. How…
Versión en Español Natural green juice is cucumber, green apple, celery, pineapple, spinach, lemon juice, and an optional seeded green chili blended with cold water, first at medium and then at high speed, until smooth. It takes 10 minutes and serves 2. A popular, filling drink made mostly with green fruits and vegetables. How to Make Green Juice? Balance the ingredients: celery, cucumber, chard, spinach, kale, lettuce, pineapple, apple, melon, and even chili all work.…
Versión en Español Cream of spinach soup is spinach simmered in water for 5 minutes with onion and garlic sautéed in olive oil, blended with heavy cream, and served topped with crisp diced ham, chives, and croutons. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A simple, nutritious soup for any time of year, as thick or thin as you like. How to Make Cream of Spinach Soup? Use…
Versión en Español Oven baked stuffed pork loin is a butterflied pork loin pounded thin, brushed with mustard, layered with spinach and a filling of spring onion, mushrooms, parsley, and breadcrumbs, rolled, tied, seared, and baked covered with white wine and vegetable broth at 180°C (356°F) for 30 minutes. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A typical dish for year end holidays, especially Christmas, because it scales…
Versión en Español Homemade peanut butter is raw shelled peanuts toasted in a dry skillet for 5 minutes, then blended with a teaspoon of oil and optional sugar or honey and salt, scraping down often, until creamy and smooth. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking, and serves 8. A healthy, inexpensive spread that is easy to make and very filling. How to Make Peanut Butter? Start with raw, unsalted shelled…
Versión en Español Creamy potatoes with cheese are potato slices simmered for 10 minutes in heavy cream, milk, and garlic, layered in a baking dish with grated cheese, and baked at 180°C (356°F) for about 40 minutes until golden and bubbling. They take 15 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking, and serve 4. A creamy, versatile side that pairs with many main dishes. How to Make Creamy Potatoes with Cheese? Simmer the sliced…
Versión en Español Keto cauliflower mash is cauliflower florets boiled for 5 to 7 minutes, drained, and blended with garlic sautéed in olive oil, a little milk, salt, and pepper into a creamy purée. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A versatile side for meat and fish, with a creamy texture similar to mashed potatoes. How to Make Cauliflower Mash? Adjust the consistency with butter, margarine, or…
Versión en Español Egyptian red lentil soup is spring onion, garlic, and ginger sautéed in olive oil with carrot, squash, turmeric, and cumin, deglazed with white wine, and simmered covered with red lentils in water or vegetable broth for 30 minutes, optionally blended, and finished with lemon juice. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A traditional winter soup from Egypt and a simple way to cook red…
Versión en Español Easy homemade bechamel sauce is a roux of 50 g of butter and 50 g of sifted flour cooked over low heat, whisked little by little into 600 ml of warm whole milk, and seasoned with sea salt and a pinch of nutmeg, then cooked gently to the thickness you want. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A classic in many dishes, easy to…
Versión en Español Caramelized onions are sliced or diced onions softened in olive oil with salt, sprinkled with a teaspoon of baking soda to release their juices and sugars, and cooked over the lowest heat for about 30 minutes until deep brown, finished with optional sugar and a splash of balsamic vinegar. They take 15 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking, and serve 6. One of the most delicious ways to prepare onion,…