Classic Gazpacho

Classic Gazpacho 2 ripe tomatoes (diced small (capture the juice)) 2 young fresh cucumbers (seedless or seeds removed, peeled, diced small) 2 green spring onions (finely chopped) 1/2 cup tomato-vegetable juice sea salt and black pepper to taste drizzle olive oil drizzle white wine vinegar Put all the ingredients in a large glass bowl. Stir … Read more

Yuca Empanada Dough

Yuca Empanada Dough 1 lb raw yuca (peeled) 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 cup cold water Grate the peeled yuca into a bowl lined with a clean flour-sack or similar towel. Lift the towel from the bowl and squeeze the yuca until all the moisture is removed. Get out a saucepan and pour in the … Read more

Simply Yummy Yuca

Simply Yummy Yuca 1 lb yuca (peeled) cooking oil Add water to a stock pot and bring Yuca to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer the yuca slowly for 20 minutes or until just fork tender. Preheat your oven to 350F degrees. When yuca is tender. Cut yuca into thin wedges, removing inner core. Generously … Read more

Chunky Chimichurri

Chunky Chimichurri 1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley 4 garlic cloves (grated) 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 Tbsp dried oregano flakes 2 green onions (chopped) 1/2 cup olive oil 3/4 cup white wine vinegar 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup water Place all … Read more

Southern Omelette and Cheese Sauce

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  Southern Omelette and Cheese Sauce **CHEESE SAUCE** 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon starch 1 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 cup cheese — shredded **OMELETTE** 3 Eggs 1/8 cup red onion 1/8 cup Sweet Pepper (red, yellow or orange, because they are sweeter) 1/8 cup milk Salt Pepper 1 tablespoon … Read more

Marinated Tomatoes

Marinated Tomatoes 4 tomatoes; large 1 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon mustard; dry 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 garlic; clove (large, minced) 1 tablespoon basil; fresh (chopped) 2 thyme; sprigs (fresh,chopped) 1 marjoram; fresh (sprig, chop) 1 tablespoon scallion; minced Peel tomatoes. Slice tomatoes Arrange in serving bowl. … Read more

Marinated Turkey Breast

Marinated Turkey Breast 1 turkey breast 7 lbs 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons course-ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fine-ground black pepper Combined all ingredients, except turkey. Place turkey in a roasting bag and place in a roaster pan. Pour mixture over turkey. Seal bag and Bake … Read more

Viva Verde Roasted Pepper Rice Pot

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  Viva Verde Roasted Pepper Rice Pot 4 large bell peppers 4 cups chicken stock (divided) 1 cup fresh chopped parsley 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice or brown rice Heat oven to … Read more