Saturday, September 18, 2010

Maja Blanca


Maja Blanca

A creamy dessert made of cornstarch.  I like my sweet corn dessert to be mildy sweet so, I use a minimal amount of sugar.  A very filling dessert rich in carbohydrates.  Thanks Alyxys Garcia for sharing the recipe. Certified husband approved!  Try this recipe soon...

Ingredients:   
1 can or 16 oz. coconut milk
1 can or 16 oz. evaporated milk
1 can or 16 oz. cream of corn
1 can or 16 oz. whole corn kernel
1 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tbs. dessicated coconut

Procedure:
1.   In a bowl, blend together cornstarch and coconut milk until
      cornstarch is dissolved. 
2.  Add sugar, whole corn kernel, cream of corn and milk.  Mix together.
3.  Transfer to a cooking pot, cook for thirty minutes on stove top. Stir
     constantly until cooked.
4.  Transfer to a baking or serving dish.  Cool down to room
     temperature.   
5.  In a small pan, brown the dessicated coconut.  
6.  Sprinkle coconut on top of the Maja Blanca. 
7.  Refrigerate.  Best served cold.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Tuscan Lemon Chicken

Tuscan Lemon Chicken
Charcoal grilling is the name of the game when it comes to summer outdoor cooking.  We tried this recipe and we liked it very much.  I tweaked Barefoot Contessa's recipe just a little bit by using Soy Sauce instead of salt. Thanks Ina Garten!

Ingredients for the marinade:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tsp grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbs minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 tbs minced rosemary leaves
1 tbs soy sauce
fresh ground pepper
Cut-up whole chicken pieces

Procedure
1.  In a bowl, mix above ingredients accordingly.  Marinate chicken for a
    minimum of  two hours or overnight before grilling. 




Friday, September 3, 2010

Apple Tofu Salad

Apple Tofu Salad
 
A complete meal in itself.  Protein, carbs and fiber all in one meal.  Sounds Japenese?  Dig in...

Ingredients:
300 g. Extra Firm Tofu cubed
4 pcs. apples chopped bite size
4 stalks Celery chopped bite size
1 cup chopped walnuts
6 Tbs Lemon Juice or Vinegar
1/2 tsp. Salt
Mayonnaise adjust to taste
Sugar adjust to taste
Lettuce Leaves (optional)


Procedure:
1.  Drain tofu by placing it in a strainer, cover with a clean cloth, press
     down with an empty glass container like the one in the picture.  Let
     stand for 30 minutes.  Cut in bite size cubes when dry.
2.  In the meantime, mix together apples, celery walnuts, salt, sugar,
     lemon juice or vinegar and mayonnaise.  Toss.  Mix in Tofu. Toss.   
3.  Serve cold with lettuce leaves on the side.  Butter lettuce is a
     perfect match.


Seared Patties, Sausage Links & Steamed Vegetables

Seared Patties, Sausage Links
& Steamed Vegetables
 Store bought Patties and Sausage Links from Albertsons.  Seared at home along with some steamed green vegetables.  Nutritioso and Dilicioso! 
Ingredients:
2  Lean Beef Patties
10 pcs. small Turkey Sausage Links
1 pc.  Zuchinni
1 Head Brocolli
2 pcs. Roma Tomatoes
1/2 cup Green Peas
1 Tbs. Olive Oil
Procedure:
1.  Sear Patties in a pan.  Set aside. Add and oil sausage links in the
     same pan.  Fry to cook.
2.  In a smalll pot, add 1/2 glass water. Arrange green veggies in a
    steaming pan and into the pot. Put lid on. Steam for 10 minutes. 
3. Serve warm with Ranch or hot and spicy sauce.