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Mango and Papaya Milk Shake-Batido de Mango y Papaya

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

Ingredients :

·         1 c. diced mango, fresh or canned*

·         1 c. diced papaya, fresh or canned*

·         1 to 2 tbsp. sugar

·         1 c. cold milk

·         2/3 c. crushed ice

How To Make :

·         Place all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth and frosty.

·         Pour into tall glasses and serve immediately.

 

       Preparation time: 10 minutes Serves 3 to 4

 

 

Rice Pudding-Arroz con Leche

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

Ingredients :

·         1.5 c. short-grain rice*

·         3 c. water

·         pinch of salt

·         1 cinnamon stick

·         grated peel of 1 lime**

·         8 c. milk

·         1 tsp. vanilla extract

·         1.25 c. sugar

·         ground cinnamon

How To Make :

·         Use a strainer to rinse rice in cold water until water runs almost clear. Place rice, water, and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until water is gone and rice is tender.

·         Add cinnamon stick and grated lime peel. Keeping pan over low heat, add milk 1 c. at a time, stirring constantly. After half the milk has been added, stir in vanilla, then add the remaining 4 c. milk, 1 c. at a time.

·         Continue stirring frequently for about 1 hour, or until all the milk has been absorbed and rice is creamy. Gradually stir in sugar and cook 5 to 7 minutes longer over low heat. Remove cinnamon stick. Dish pudding into eight small bowls and dust with cinnamon.

 

 

 

 

              Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 1 to 1 .5

 

 

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Baked Eggs-Huevos al Plato

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

Ingredients :

·         1/4 c. olive oil

·         3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

·         1 large onion, chopped

·         1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

·         1 large tomato, chopped, or 8 oz. canned diced tomatoes

·         salt and pepper to taste

·         6 eggs

·         3 tbsp. butter, melted

How To Make :

·         Preheat oven to 350°F.

·         In a large, deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion, and green pepper for 2 to 3 minutes, or until onion is soft but not brown. Add tomato and cook 15 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.

·         Lightly oil six ramekins. Divide sauce evenly among ramekins. Break 1 egg into each dish, being careful not to break the yolk.* Drizzle a bit of melted butter over each egg.

·         Place dishes in oven and bake for 10  to 12 minutes, or until the whites of the eggs are completely opaque and white, and the yolks are still a bit runny. Remove from oven, season with additional salt and pepper if desired, and serve immediately.

 

         Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking and baking time: 35 to 40 minutes Serves 6