This is a must make, amigos! I know what you are thinking, torta carnita is made with bread but my version uses the ingredients of the filling of torta carnita and merged with Shepherd’s pie ensamble and its low fat! Vaya!!! Ingredients 1 onion 1/2 sweet pepper 2 cloves of garlic cumin ( 1 pinch) […]
Yellow Rice and Chicken – Frango a mineira
This recipe has history, the chicken was originally bathed in a curry sauce. My son hates sauces, so I changed the recipe and sneaked in the curry in the rice. The recipe is deliciosa and easy, plus the garlic used abundantly on the chicken fights colds and infections, says Dr. Oz! Chicken 1 Pound of […]
Pudim de Tia Carla
Mother’s day approaching, I wanted to share a recipe my mom gave my sister and I for Pudim, but my sister makes is much better than I do!! At least that is what my husband says….Feliz Dia das Maes!!!! Flan is a traditional Mexican dessert and there are many versions. This Flan recipe is prized […]
Feijoada, muito bom!
This is one of the most famous Brazilian dishes, my mom makes with a crock pot, she uses special meats you can only find in Brazilian supermarkets. Not having time to drive almost an hour to pick up the meats, I created my version of it, which tastes as good as […]
Quesadilla Rapida
Quesadilla Rapida Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large red sweet pepper, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 1/2 cups loose-pack frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 1 15 1/2 ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 ounces) 1/2 cup purchased salsa 6 8 inches flour tortillas 1 2 1/4 ounce can sliced pitted ripe olives (optional) 1/2 cup light dairy sour cream (optional) Directions 1.Preheat […]
