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Central American Native Spicy ancestral Hot Cocoa
A tasty way to carry on your ancestral traditions, if you're of that bloodline.
If not, and you like chocolate and spicy . . .then feel free to warm yourself, by sipping
this spicy, silken cup of coziness.
Ingredients
Heat an 8 ounce serving of Hemp Milk (or Almond Milk) <— *** Natives are casein intolerant ***
To your favorite mug add the following ingredients:
1 tsp cacao powder
1 tsp beepollen ( This is optional, if needing a little energy boost)
1/8 tsp ceylon cinnamon
1/8 tsp of cayenne pepper
dash of cloves
1 tbsp date nectar syrup
1 tbsp raw agave
1 tsp medicinal mushroom powder blend (optional)
1 capful of real vanilla extract (NOT flavoring)
1/2 tsp ginger juice
To your favorite mug add the following ingredients:
1 tsp cacao powder
1 tsp beepollen ( This is optional, if needing a little energy boost)
1/8 tsp ceylon cinnamon
1/8 tsp of cayenne pepper
dash of cloves
1 tbsp date nectar syrup
1 tbsp raw agave
1 tsp medicinal mushroom powder blend (optional)
1 capful of real vanilla extract (NOT flavoring)
1/2 tsp ginger juice
Directions
Stir into the nut/seed milk 1 capful of real vanilla extract (NOT flavoring) and 1/2 tsp ginger juice. Once the milk is well heated, pour into the mug with the other ingredients. Mix well, sip, and enjoy!
Notes
The ginger juice can be subbed for ginger powder, although it's a weaker version of the cocoa.
Freshly juiced ginger gives it a powerful antiinflammatory KICK!
Prep Time: 2 minutesFreshly juiced ginger gives it a powerful antiinflammatory KICK!
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Number of Servings: 1
Yield:
Style: Latin American
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Made it a few times and turned out amazing! Let’s make it together …yummy…xx
Ingredients
Let’s start with Lemons of course,then add flour,eggs,vanilla,etc,etc,Mix it up,STOP to have a cocktail and a few kisses…lol…then ,later, maybe MUCH later..we return to the kitchen..lol..finish the recipe,put in the oven, have another cocktail,(well it’s tiring work this cake making!)..so as the cake is baking we have a few more kisses…you ARE SO yummy…mmm xxx OK Cakes Done! Let’s taste with some Ice cream…mmm xxx Lol
Directions
See above..lol
Notes
That was FUN! X
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Yield: 6
Style: Latin American, Caribbean
Trini' Saltfish Buljol (stewed salted cod fish)
This is one of the historically popular foods of my county, and it is 'mimicked' throughout the Southern Caribbean. It is very tasty, easy to make and usually eaten with ground provisions, fried bakes/stove-top roasted bakes/oven-baked coconut bakes, 'sada' roti or even rice. "Bakes" are special breads (African heritage), and "Sada" (East indian heritage) is similar to pita bread.
NB. Several recipes like this can be found online.
Ingredients
1/2 lb boneless salted cod fish
1 cup tomatoes (freshly chopped)
1/3 cup onion (freshly chopped)
2-3 cloves of garlic (freshly chopped)
1/3 cup sweet peppers (freshly chopped)
1/3 cup carrots (freshly chopped)
1/3 cup pimento/chilli peppers (freshly chopped)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
3-4 tbsp Olive oil
Parsley (to garnish)
A few slices of Avocado (to complement)
1 cup tomatoes (freshly chopped)
1/3 cup onion (freshly chopped)
2-3 cloves of garlic (freshly chopped)
1/3 cup sweet peppers (freshly chopped)
1/3 cup carrots (freshly chopped)
1/3 cup pimento/chilli peppers (freshly chopped)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
3-4 tbsp Olive oil
Parsley (to garnish)
A few slices of Avocado (to complement)
Directions
1. Boil the fish until it's cooked, then shred into small pieces.
2. In a medium sized pot/pan, heat Olive oil on a low temperature before adding in all of the ingredients except the fish. Let them sauté (covered) at a medium temperature until almost fully cooked.
3. Add in the shredded fish and stir everything together. Add a little water, if more moisture is needed.
4. Let the contents simmer (covered) at the same temperature, for about 3 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
2. In a medium sized pot/pan, heat Olive oil on a low temperature before adding in all of the ingredients except the fish. Let them sauté (covered) at a medium temperature until almost fully cooked.
3. Add in the shredded fish and stir everything together. Add a little water, if more moisture is needed.
4. Let the contents simmer (covered) at the same temperature, for about 3 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
Notes
a. Serve with bread, rice or any of the other sides mentioned previously.
b. Complement with a few slices of Avocado, and garnish with a few sprigs of Parsley.
Prep Time: 7 minutesb. Complement with a few slices of Avocado, and garnish with a few sprigs of Parsley.
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Yield: As much as you want, based upon the size of your serving.
Style: Latin American, Caribbean
Fun tropical fruit smoothies that boost your daily vitamin intake and improve your digestion
This recipe was designed through trial and error but is really easy to make, refreshing and quite delicious.
Ingredients
There are no set weights and measures for this recipe. Simply use as much of each fruit as you want, in combination with the others, and as much fruit juice/water that you think will give you the consistency that you desire.
1. Fresh FRUIT (preferably chilled or frozen chunks):
Pineapple, Pawpaw/Papaya, Banana (and Mango, if you have access to this).
2. Freshly-squeezed or store bought FRUIT JUICE (preferably unsweetened Pineapple). Water may be used as a substitute if sweetness/sugar content is an issue.
3. One packet of orange/tangerine/raspberry/other EMERGEN-C crystals, or any other brand of Vitamin C crystals that you prefer.
1. Fresh FRUIT (preferably chilled or frozen chunks):
Pineapple, Pawpaw/Papaya, Banana (and Mango, if you have access to this).
2. Freshly-squeezed or store bought FRUIT JUICE (preferably unsweetened Pineapple). Water may be used as a substitute if sweetness/sugar content is an issue.
3. One packet of orange/tangerine/raspberry/other EMERGEN-C crystals, or any other brand of Vitamin C crystals that you prefer.
Directions
a. Pour about 1 to 2 cups of fruit juice/water into the blender mug, according to the quantity of fruit you wish to blend. Then add the frozen chunks of fruit, and top this off with the Vitamin C crystals.
b. If you have a blender with a "SMOOTHIE" selection, then press it and let the 'smoothing' begin:). If not, then begin on the "CHOP" selection, before slowly moving to the "PUREE" selection (add more liquid if needed).
c. If you prefer a 'frosty' smoothie, then don't add too much liquid. If you prefer a 'thick but non-frosty one, then keep going until most of the icy-ness melts out
b. If you have a blender with a "SMOOTHIE" selection, then press it and let the 'smoothing' begin:). If not, then begin on the "CHOP" selection, before slowly moving to the "PUREE" selection (add more liquid if needed).
c. If you prefer a 'frosty' smoothie, then don't add too much liquid. If you prefer a 'thick but non-frosty one, then keep going until most of the icy-ness melts out
Notes
Not all fruit may be ideal for this recipe. I've tried adding watermelon and even honey dew melon, and the latter combines with the others, much better than the former. All in all, it's especially good early in the morning before breakfast, or during the day before lunch.
ENJOY!!!
Prep Time: 2 minutesENJOY!!!
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Number of Servings: 3
Yield: As much as you want, based upon the size of your serving.
Style: Latin American, Caribbean
Electric Avocado dressing
This is by far my favorite salad dressing. It's healthy, it's alkaline forming, and it's addictive. I binged on salad last week, because of this dressing, LOL
Ingredients
1 cup cucumber
1/2 tsp onion pwdr
1/4 cup avocado oil
1/4 cup avocado chunks
1 tsp fresh dill
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp agave
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp onion pwdr
1/4 cup avocado oil
1/4 cup avocado chunks
1 tsp fresh dill
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp agave
1 tsp sea salt
Directions
Combine all ingredients in Nutribullet or any blender, and blend until smooth
Notes
For a Detoxing salad, add fresh dandelion leaves to the salad. This delicious dressing will calm the pungent bitterness of the dandelion greens, enabling it to be more palatable.
*** Sorry No Photo at this time ***:
I let my ex borrow my camera. If I can remember to later, I'll photograph the dressing once I get my camera back
Prep Time: 5 minutes*** Sorry No Photo at this time ***:
I let my ex borrow my camera. If I can remember to later, I'll photograph the dressing once I get my camera back
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Yield:
Style: Latin American
Avocado Shake
Despite its origin in Central and North America (Mexico), there are some records that occurred an important penetration of cultivation and consumption in colonial Brazil, being culturally absorbed: this fruit is known in practically all regions of the country.
However, perhaps something more original is the fact of being part of the Brazilian food as "dessert" or any genre always linked to candy etc, and will rarely be consumed as salty food or similars.
Then I present a recipe of Avocado Shake, very well known here in Brazil, and I hope it is very tasty for you.
Have a good time (and drink, for sure)!
Ingredients
<> 1 ripe avocado (makes 4 servings)
<> 1 cup milk
<> Crushed ice 3/4 cup
<> Blender
Optional:
<> 1/4 cup sugar
<> 1 cup milk
<> Crushed ice 3/4 cup
<> Blender
Optional:
<> 1/4 cup sugar
Directions
1) Mix the avocado, milk, ice, and sugar in a blender.
<> Cut the avocado using a knife or a spoon to scoop the fruit into the blender.
The insides should be green, and perhaps vaguely yellow--but not brown. Slice away any brown bits and leave them out of your shake. Discard the lumpy skin on the outside and the hard pit in the center.
2) Blend the ingredients until the mixture is no longer chunky.
<> This may take anywhere from 30 seconds to several minutes. Keep an eye on the shake while it is blending. You may need to hold the lid down to keep it from jostling loose.
<> Keep checking the consistency until it is done. With the blender off, use a spoon to stir the mixture and check for lumpy bits. If you find any large chunks of avocado or ice, replace the lid and blend for another 10-15 seconds.
<> If it is your first time making an avocado shake - and even if it is not - sample the mixture as you go. Feel free to change the recipe to meet your tastes: add more milk for a thinner shake; more avocado, ice; more sugar or sweetener for a sweeter shake. As you interact with the recipe and consider what you like, you will get better and better at making avocado shakes.
3) Drink and enjoy!
<> Cut the avocado using a knife or a spoon to scoop the fruit into the blender.
The insides should be green, and perhaps vaguely yellow--but not brown. Slice away any brown bits and leave them out of your shake. Discard the lumpy skin on the outside and the hard pit in the center.
2) Blend the ingredients until the mixture is no longer chunky.
<> This may take anywhere from 30 seconds to several minutes. Keep an eye on the shake while it is blending. You may need to hold the lid down to keep it from jostling loose.
<> Keep checking the consistency until it is done. With the blender off, use a spoon to stir the mixture and check for lumpy bits. If you find any large chunks of avocado or ice, replace the lid and blend for another 10-15 seconds.
<> If it is your first time making an avocado shake - and even if it is not - sample the mixture as you go. Feel free to change the recipe to meet your tastes: add more milk for a thinner shake; more avocado, ice; more sugar or sweetener for a sweeter shake. As you interact with the recipe and consider what you like, you will get better and better at making avocado shakes.
3) Drink and enjoy!
Notes
Interesting aspects:
<> You can compost or discard the skin, the pit, and any other avocado bits that you do not want to save.
<> Any type of sugar is fine: brown, white, granulated, etc. Avocados can be bitter, but sugar will mitigate any hint of bitterness.
But...
If you are on a no - or low - sugar diet, feel free to forego the sugar and let the natural richness of the avocado shine.
Consider using natural sweeteners like honey and agave nectar. These ingredients will keep your shake sweet without exposing you to processed, industrially-refined sugar. Add natural sweeteners to taste; as a rule of thumb, start with the same amount of sweetener that is listed in the recipe, and work up or down from there.
<> Here in Brazil, we like to mix with many other fruits, such as bananas, coconut milk etc... Try something different as well!
Prep Time: 10 minutes<> You can compost or discard the skin, the pit, and any other avocado bits that you do not want to save.
<> Any type of sugar is fine: brown, white, granulated, etc. Avocados can be bitter, but sugar will mitigate any hint of bitterness.
But...
If you are on a no - or low - sugar diet, feel free to forego the sugar and let the natural richness of the avocado shine.
Consider using natural sweeteners like honey and agave nectar. These ingredients will keep your shake sweet without exposing you to processed, industrially-refined sugar. Add natural sweeteners to taste; as a rule of thumb, start with the same amount of sweetener that is listed in the recipe, and work up or down from there.
<> Here in Brazil, we like to mix with many other fruits, such as bananas, coconut milk etc... Try something different as well!
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Yield:
Style: Latin American, South American
Cuban chicken rice
It is a simple recipe that my aunt made on Christmas days, it is very simple but it takes a lot of love, This recipe is created for 6 people
Ingredients
Ingredients:
1 3-pound chicken cut into pieces
1 chopped onion
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
½ chopped chili
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
2 pounds of Valencia rice (short grain not long)
1 can of beer
1 6 oz can of tomato sauce
1 teaspoon of bean
1 tin girl from petit pois (peas). Save the liquid they come in
¼ cup capers
¼ cup of olives
juice of a lemon
6 cups of water
3 teaspoons of olive oil
1 can of 6 ounces of peppers (keep the liquid in which they come)
1 / cup of dry wine
1 3-pound chicken cut into pieces
1 chopped onion
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
½ chopped chili
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
2 pounds of Valencia rice (short grain not long)
1 can of beer
1 6 oz can of tomato sauce
1 teaspoon of bean
1 tin girl from petit pois (peas). Save the liquid they come in
¼ cup capers
¼ cup of olives
juice of a lemon
6 cups of water
3 teaspoons of olive oil
1 can of 6 ounces of peppers (keep the liquid in which they come)
1 / cup of dry wine
Directions
In an iron pot put the chicken, the lemon juice, the onion, the garlic, the chili, the cumin, the oregano, the pepper, the bay leaf, the oil and sauté it for 5 minutes; Add the water, salt, tomato sauce, the bean and cook for 15 minutes. Add the rice and stir occasionally. Lower the flame and start adding the beer and the dry wine, as it is cooking as well as the liquid of the petit pois and the peppers. This rice should not be dry, so add these liquids little by little, as needed until it is completely soft. Cook for 30 minutes. Add the olives, capers and olive oil, garnish with the peppers and petit pois (peas).
Prep Time: 15 hoursCook Time: 30 hours
Total Time: 30 hours
Number of Servings: 6
Yield: 6 serving
Style: Latin American
MOJITO CUBANO
This is one of the most consumed drinks by tourism in Cuba, and obvious by the Cubans, a rich cocktail prepared with rum, and a lot of Cuban flavor I hope you enjoy it
Ingredients
The first thing we are going to do is look for a good good Ron, strong if it is the Habana Club brand, much better, preferably a 3 year old. But it can also be worth another white rum of good quality.
It is necessary to look for mint leaves luckily now we find them in any supermarket in the refrigerated section. There is no mojito without mint. The lime is also very important, and can not be substituted for lemon since it would completely change the flavor. Water with gas or soda and sugar are the last ingredients that we will need.
And here with the recipe
Ingredients for the Cuban mojito: After looking for the good Ron, then we are looking for the mint twigs, luckily in Cuba they are in the portals, either in avandonados places, because it is a wild plant, but I think that in your country you can find it in any market. Are needed
1. 2 sprigs of mint or peppermint,
the second is the zucar, in Cuba the brown sugar is used a lot, really, it is advisable to do this with white sugar, it is softer
2. teaspoons of sugar (to consumer taste, but only two are recommended)
3. The juice of 1 lime
4. 45 ml (more or less) of white Ron
5. A bit of crushed or crushed ice
6. Soda or sparkling water to fill 2/3 of the glass
It is necessary to look for mint leaves luckily now we find them in any supermarket in the refrigerated section. There is no mojito without mint. The lime is also very important, and can not be substituted for lemon since it would completely change the flavor. Water with gas or soda and sugar are the last ingredients that we will need.
And here with the recipe
Ingredients for the Cuban mojito: After looking for the good Ron, then we are looking for the mint twigs, luckily in Cuba they are in the portals, either in avandonados places, because it is a wild plant, but I think that in your country you can find it in any market. Are needed
1. 2 sprigs of mint or peppermint,
the second is the zucar, in Cuba the brown sugar is used a lot, really, it is advisable to do this with white sugar, it is softer
2. teaspoons of sugar (to consumer taste, but only two are recommended)
3. The juice of 1 lime
4. 45 ml (more or less) of white Ron
5. A bit of crushed or crushed ice
6. Soda or sparkling water to fill 2/3 of the glass
Directions
Preparation of this classic cocktail.
Cut the limes in half. We are going to use the juice of one lime per drink. We squeeze the limes in a glass.
We add 2 teaspoons of sugar and mix well.
Add the 2 sprigs of mint in the glass, whole, it has to be with stem and everything and gently squeeze the branches with a spoon, enough to release the essential oils of the mint. Be careful not to break the leaves.
insert the crushed ice into the glass halfway up or down.
We add the soda to fill about 2/3 of the glass.
It's time to pour the rum. We start with the amount marked and we try and increase depending on how strong we like the mojito.
Mix everything well and decorate with mint leaves. It can be taken with a straw if you like.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we Cubans do, delicious cocktail for the delights of your palate
Cut the limes in half. We are going to use the juice of one lime per drink. We squeeze the limes in a glass.
We add 2 teaspoons of sugar and mix well.
Add the 2 sprigs of mint in the glass, whole, it has to be with stem and everything and gently squeeze the branches with a spoon, enough to release the essential oils of the mint. Be careful not to break the leaves.
insert the crushed ice into the glass halfway up or down.
We add the soda to fill about 2/3 of the glass.
It's time to pour the rum. We start with the amount marked and we try and increase depending on how strong we like the mojito.
Mix everything well and decorate with mint leaves. It can be taken with a straw if you like.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we Cubans do, delicious cocktail for the delights of your palate
Notes
These ingredients are for a glass of mojito.
Prep Time: 13 minutesCook Time: 11 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 1
Yield: These ingredients are for a glass of mojito.
Style: Latin American
Ropa Vieja
A traditional Cuban recipe of shredded meat in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
1. Original PAM® anti-stick spray
2. 1½ pounds of beef skirt meat, cut into large pieces
3. 1 bay leaf
4. 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
5. ½ teaspoon dried oregano
6. ½ teaspoon of salt
7. ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
8. 1 cup chopped red onion
9. ¾ cup of chopped green pepper
10. 3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
11. 1 can (14.5 ounces) of cubed tomatoes, drained
12. 1 can (8 ounces) of tomato sauce
2. 1½ pounds of beef skirt meat, cut into large pieces
3. 1 bay leaf
4. 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
5. ½ teaspoon dried oregano
6. ½ teaspoon of salt
7. ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
8. 1 cup chopped red onion
9. ¾ cup of chopped green pepper
10. 3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
11. 1 can (14.5 ounces) of cubed tomatoes, drained
12. 1 can (8 ounces) of tomato sauce
Directions
1. Spray a 4-quart slow cooker with the cooking spray. Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover and cook everything at low temperature for 8 hours and then at high temperature for 4 more hours, or until the meat is tender.
2. Remove the bay leaf. Remove the meat from the pot and crumble with the help of two forks. Put the meat back in the pot and stir well to mix with the sauce.
3. Serve with white rice.
2. Remove the bay leaf. Remove the meat from the pot and crumble with the help of two forks. Put the meat back in the pot and stir well to mix with the sauce.
3. Serve with white rice.
Notes
This rich dish, is common at times of parties, or in restaurants, the beef in Cuba is prohibited, but you can eat in private restaurants
Prep Time: 4 hoursCook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 12 hours
Number of Servings: 6
Yield: 6
Style: Latin American
Pork green chili
If you like burritos smothered in green chili,you'll love this.
Ingredients
1/2 lb. Pork
3 good size jalapenos
1/2 bell peper
1 tsp cumin
1/2 onion
14 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 Tbl spoon flour
3 good size jalapenos
1/2 bell peper
1 tsp cumin
1/2 onion
14 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 Tbl spoon flour
Directions
Chop pork into quarter inch chunks.
Heat cooking oil on medium heat.
Fry pork to golden brown.
Turn off heat.
Chop onion and peppers 1/8 inch square
Turn heat to pork on medium
Add cumin an salt....stir
Add flour..stir...This will add thickness to the soup.
Add onions,peppers,tomatoes and a tomatoe can of water.
Let simmer on low for 45 minutes.
Heat cooking oil on medium heat.
Fry pork to golden brown.
Turn off heat.
Chop onion and peppers 1/8 inch square
Turn heat to pork on medium
Add cumin an salt....stir
Add flour..stir...This will add thickness to the soup.
Add onions,peppers,tomatoes and a tomatoe can of water.
Let simmer on low for 45 minutes.
Notes
ENJOY
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hours, 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Yield:
Style: Latin American, Mexican
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