Ingredients 2 1/2 white corn flour (PAN) 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup Mozzarella 1/2 cup Colby Jack 1/2 cup Italian Blend 2 tsps. salt 1 tbsp. olive oil 3 cups water Steps 1) Mix all ingredients, add water last 2) Mix with hands the whole mixture, gradually add more water if necessary, the dough…
Author: Kathy K.
Yuca, Edible Starchy Tuberous Root
Yuca, also called manioc, Cassava, balinghoy, mogo, mandioca, kamoteng kahoy, tapioca-root and manioc root, a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae family native to South America, is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates. There are many ways to cook cassava,…
Pifa! Pifa! who wants Pifa!
Pifa Fruit The Pifa is a delicious fruit, those who know it, know why I say this. I couldn’t find much information on the internet about this fruit, as this varies the name, if I am not wrong, it is well known in Jamaica, but as you know I grew up in the Republic…
A Great Tree (Parota)
The parota is one of the largest native trees of Mexico, has huge trunks and in only 2 years may be giving shade, excellent for pastures, parks, plazas and its fruit is edible. The fruit is a circular pod, 7-15 cm in diameter, flattened and twisted, woody, dark brown, bright, sweet taste, contains five (5) 10-15 (20)…
Magui’s Banana Muffins
Ingredients 1 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 baking soda 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Whisk together in a bowl: 3 bananas 2 eggs 1 cup light brown sugar Steps: 1) Mix all ingredients with a few light strokes just until dry ingredients are moistered. Do…
Corn Chowder
Ingredients 6 potatoes 1 can Cream Corn 1 can Whole Corn Drained 2 cups Chicken Broth 8 Oz. diced Ham or Bacon 1 Medium Onion diced 1/4 cup Butter 2 cups Half and Half or Heavy Cream Salt & Pepper to taste Preparation 1) In a pot, add chicken broth, potatoes, whole corn, cream corn,…
Tuna Patties
Ingredients 1 egg 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup Italian Style Bread Crumb 1/3 cup diced red pepper 11oz package of Starkist Light Tuna Preparation 1) Mix all ingredients in a bowl 2) Heat up 2 cups of oil in a pan 3) Hand make tuna patty, then place it in the frying pan with the hot…
The Pollera
The Pollera is the most beautiful and admired national costume of the Americas. There are many tales related about its origin, but the popular opinion is that it was adapted from a gypsy dress worn in Spain at the time of the conquest of Peru and brought to Panama by the servants of the…
Grilled Chicken Burger
Ingredients 8 Boneless skinless chicken breasts 8 Burger buns (whole wheat, optional) 2 Round, plump tomatoes, sliced 4 Romain lettuce leaves. Cut in half 1 Ripe avocado, sliced 1 Cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise Juice of one lemon or lime 2 tbs Olive oil 1 Tablespoon sea…
Panela (Brown Sugar)
Panela, also known as, raspadura, piloncillo, is a bronw sugar that is obtained from the evaporation of cane juice and does not pass through any refining. It has a rich flavor, gives the body a lot of nutrients and benefits, and is widely used in Latin American countries. If you incorporate panela sugar in your diet…
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