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Crescents Filled with Chocolate and Dulce de Leche
One of the things I enjoy most is surprising my family with easy-to-make recipes, and above all things, that grownups and kids alike can enjoy. Last week I had my cousin and her children over at my...
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Back to Basics – How to Make Béchamel Sauce and Not Burn Down the House
Béchamel sauce has always been a sort of mystery to me. Ever since my grandma made it in her old gas stove back in Buenos Aires, where I’m from. Concocting this delicious sauce is simple, and takes no...
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How to Make Spanish Torrijas
There’s no doubt that my mother instilled a love of Spain and Spanish food in me. Of all the foods she speaks of with love, “torrijas” (in Spain we spell the name with an “i”) are probably number one....
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How to Make Paella
Paella always reminds me of summer. When I was growing up, my uncle, aunts and parents would always order a paella from one of the local restaurants. They would order it early in the morning, and one...
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How to Make Pancakes with Vegetables
If you are looking for a new way of eating fresh vegetables, try these flavorful pancakes. You’ll think they’re complicated or that they’d take a lot of work to make, but in reality the only thing that...
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How to Make the Classic Vanilla Cupcakes
Rich, spongy, and deliciously quick and easy to make. That’s how I describe this recipe. It’s especially handy because it yields a lot of cupcakes, and you can decorate them any way you want. I’ve made...
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How to Make Multicolored Gelatin Eggs for Easter
If you’re anything like me-always looking for fun, delicious and easy recipes to surprise your family with on Easter Sunday-you will love this one.Colored gelatin eggs! I thought it was a great idea,...
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How to Make Homemade Preserves: Strawberry Jam
Making homemade preserves is a great way to enjoy the flavors of your favorite fruit all year long. Strawberry jam is one of my family’s favorite homemade preserves to make. We enjoy it on toast or...
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How to Make Golfeados
As in love, opposites attract. That’s the case with golfeados, a baked Venezuelan treasure that brings together sweet and salty in an irresistible little bun.The insides of this Venezuelan bun, made...
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Homemade Chocolate Easter Eggs
In order to make these unique and delicious Easter eggs you will need chocolate, candy and plenty of patience because the chocolate must melt, harden and melt once more so that you can mold it into the...
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How to Make Picadillo Empanadas
My husband always tells me he doesn’t like empanadas with savory fillings. He has a sweet tooth, which is why he likes empanadas with a sweet filling. But when he’s about to watch sports, he wants...
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How to Make Homemade Bread
I must confess that making homemade bread is a challenge, but once I followed this recipe by María Jara, an Ecuadorian baker who’s been kneading dough for more than 20 years, the job was easier than I...
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How to Make Flan
I’m sure that if I explain how to make flan step by step, you’ll be convinced that it is a very easy thing to do. That’s why I’m going to explain it in a simple way and as hands-on as possible so that...
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How to Make Conchas Mexicanas
Conchas, also known as “pan de huevo”, one of the most recognized of all the Mexican sweet breads. I enjoyed these tasty treats as a child or when visiting Mom. They bring back memories of my abuela...
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Discover How to Make Rico Homemade Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Who doesn’t love a cold bowl of ice cream on a hot summer day? I grew up in sunny California, where we could enjoy ice cream year round. My fondest memory of homemade ice cream is this wonderful dulce...
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How to Make Temaki Sushi
Many of us love sushi but perhaps shy away from making it at home because it seems difficult. In truth, it’s all a matter of technique, so I’d like to share with you my temaki sushi recipe. These are...
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Vegan Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese VeganoMac n’ cheese is a delicious American tradition that has traveled across borders and is now enjoyed around the world. There are many commercial options to make this meal quickly...
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Waterworks: How to Make “Fireworks” at Home
My kid loves fireworks. But when I told him we were going to do them inside the house, he gave me a worried, skeptical look… until he saw what I actually meant. This is a simple yet fun activity your...
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How to Make Pizza with your Kids
When my kids were younger, they loved making homemade pizza because they each got to choose their toppings. Sometimes it was chicken and pineapple, other times it was tomato and fresh mozzarella. My...
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Mole Poblano
Every Mexican family has it’s own special recipe for mole. For generations, mole has been prepared to celebrate special occasions, such as weddings, baptisms and holidays. Steeped in tradition, mole...
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