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Quick Way to Make a Tasty Vegetable Sandwich

October 28, 2009 by aracelyandpatricia

Ingredients makes 4 sandwiches 1 eggplant 2 zucchini 1/2 bag spinach 1 Ciabatta bread 1 garlic clove, peeled olive oil salt pepper to taste Instructions Slice eggplant and zucchini. Season with salt, pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Grill approximately 5 minutes on each side until brown. Slice Ciabatta bread. Rub garlic on each side. [...]

What is Quince?

August 18, 2009 by aracelyandpatricia

Quince is a fruit resembling a pear or apple. The inside of the quince is white. When you cook quince it turns to a deep red. Quinces, like apples, contain a lot of pectin, so they are often used for jams and jellies. Quince paste is a thick jam made from the fruit of the [...]

Seared Tuna Recipe

July 24, 2009 by aracelyandpatricia

Omaha Steaks Ahi Tuna Steaks An easy, quick and healthy seared tuna recipe. Ahi Tuna (as much or as little as you want) zest of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary 1 clove garlic (chop) Mince lemon zest, rosemary and garlic. Brush tuna with olive oil. Spread seasoning evenly on both sides of tuna. Sear [...]

Wake Up and Get a Free Pastry

July 20, 2009 by aracelyandpatricia

Wake up and get a free pastry. Go to Starbucks before 10:30 am Tuesday, July 21, 2009 and receive a free pastry with the purchase of any beverage. Don’t be late! Read details and print your invitation

Spicy Corn on the Cob

July 3, 2009 by aracelyandpatricia

Yes, you heard right. Spicy corn on the cob. Very easy and quick to make. Add some spice to that boring corn on the cob you make every year. A simple recipe that makes a big different in taste. Also a very common way to make corn on the cob in Mexico. You can also [...]

Asparagus Sandwich Recipe From Paris

July 2, 2009 by aracelyandpatricia

Asparagus sandwich recipe is so easy to make and yet so elegant to eat. It is also healthy and vegetarian. Yes, you heard correctly – asparagus sandwich recipe! What you need Asparagus (4-5 spears per sandwich) Bread (your preference, but Ciabatta is good) Mixed greens Goat cheese (buy log, not crumbled) Olive oil, balsamic vinegar [...]

What is Broccoli Rabe?

June 23, 2009 by aracelyandpatricia

What is Broccoli Rabe? Broccoli Rabe (pronounced Broccoli Rob) is also called rabe or rapini. It is a leafy green vegetable that is popular in Southern Italy. If you are from an Italian family, you probably have eaten Rabe more often than broccoli! The vegetable has a slightly bitter taste and is steamed or lightly [...]

Pasta Pomodoro: The Perfect Dish

June 13, 2009 by aracelyandpatricia

Pasta Pomodoro. The perfect recipe. Everything in one dish. Italian. Easy, quick to make. Healthy and fresh. Great family meal. Wonderful summer dish. And it tastes so good! Can’t get enough of it. Pasta Pomodoro. Fresh Ingredients 8-10 vine tomatoes 8-10 leaves fresh basil 2-3 cloves garlic Pecorino Romano cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil salt [...]

Shake the Summer Away With a Cucumber Gimlet

June 4, 2009 by aracelyandpatricia

You heard it here. You got it here. The #1 Summer Cocktail Recipe. Cucumber Gimlet 1/2 Cup Gin 1/2 Fresh Lime Juice 1 Cup Ice 2 Tablespoons Simple Syrup 1 Cucumber Directions Peel cucumber. Cut up about a third of it. In a shaker muddle the cucumber, add the gin, lime juice, simple syrup and [...]

A Quick and Easy Monday Meal – Salad and Sandwich

May 4, 2009 by aracelyandpatricia

What to make on Monday. A quick and easy meal. Salad and Sandwich – with a different twist. No extra work. Quality ingredients make salad and sandwich a special Monday meal. What makes salad and sandwich a special meal? The ingredients. The hardest part of this quick and easy Monday meal is purchasing the ingredients. [...]

Fiesta Time: Traditional Mexican Recipe

April 19, 2009 by aracelyandpatricia

Beautiful, warm, sunny day in San Francisco. Very unusual. Memories of days in Los Angeles. Carne Asada, Salsa, and Margaritas! Carne Asada 3 pounds flank or skirt steak Marinate: 1/2 onion 1 lime 1 lemon 1 beer (of choice – Mexican beer recommended) salt and pepper oregano cayenne pepper *marinate meat for a couple hours before [...]