Chicken Tostones Recipe

Tostones, also known as "Patacones" in some Latin American countries are a common side dish but they can also be a snack or an appetizer.

Today, I would like to share with you a quick recipe for an appetizer that I tried at Bahama Breeze.

This recipe adds a different twist to the tostones and the combination of flavors is very rich and tasty.

Watch the next video to see how it is made:

To get the recipe, click here.

Less Ingredients Equals Quick cooking

When it comes to quick cooking the less ingredients you use the less time you will spend in the kitchen preparing meals.

Searching on the internet, I found several websites that offer a variety of ideas on five-ingredient meals (salt, pepper and oil do not count).

Click on the links below to take a look at the recipes:

• Five-Ingredient Cookbook: Fresh Food Fast
• Quick & Easy Five-Ingredients Recipes
• Five-Ingredient Dinners

You can also check out these videos to see three great recipes:






Next time you want to prepare something remember, less is better.

Put on your apron with Publix Supermarket

Publix Apron's gives customers the option to learn how to cook quick and easy recipes and to be able to find all the necessary ingredients right at the convenience of the store.

Not only do you have the opportunity to get the recipes and see how they are prepared at the store but you can also go online to get them and watch videos.

According to the web site of Publix Supermarket's, this program was created to help customer discover or re-discover the joy of cooking.

Nothing is quiet as gratifying as creating something delightful in the kitchen and gathering with your loved ones to savor it. And that's why we created Publix Apron's.

These are just a few meal ideas:

25 - 30 minutes meals

• Carne Asada with Salsa and Zesty Pinto Beans
• Ham and Cheese Crescent With Vegetable and Dip
• Chicken and Dumplings Soup With Southern Green Beans
• Citrus Chicken Salad and Cheese Crisps

Check out this video clip for more cooking ideas.



Until next time.

Seven Layers of Funtastic Dip

Who will win the Super Bowl? That might be a question that you are not asking yourself right now. You may be wondering what to cook to the keep the hungry fans satisfied before, during, and after the game.

As you start getting ready to plan your feast. I though it would be helpful to find a fast and colorful recipe that will help you to begin your bash on a happy note.

The Seven Layer dip combines two of my favorites - guacamole and refried beans. Best of all, it will only take you 20 minutes or less to prepare it. What can be better than that?

Ingredients:

• 3 avocados
• 1lb (450 g) of refried canned beans
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 12 oz (340 g) drained black olives, halved
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime or lemon
• 17 fl oz (500 ml) sour cream
• 2 green peppers, deseeded and finely chopped
• 8 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 lb 10 oz (750 g) Cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese, coarsely grated

Directions:

Peel and mash the avocados with the lime juice, using a fork.

To assemble, layer the refried beans over the base of a large glass dish. Add the mashed avocados and then the sour cream and sprinkle the chili powder on top.

For the green pepper layer, sprinkle the chopped pepper around the perimeter of the dish first, to ensure that the pepper is visible, and sprinkle the rest evenly over the center. Layer the halved olives carefully on top ans spoon over the chopped tomatoes and red onions. Finally, add the cheese. Chill until ready to serve.

Serve with tortilla chips or toasted flat breads.

Recipe by iVillageFOOD

To give it a personal touch you can add your favorite ingredients to this recipe. If you have any suggestions or ideas for this blog they will always be welcome.

May the best team win and to get you in the mood for the Super Bowl, enjoy this commercial from last year.

The Sweet Taste of Passion Fruit

Are you looking for an easy and tasty dessert?

One of my favorite desserts is the Brazilian Mousse de Maracuja (Passion Fruit Mousse).

It is really simple and easy to make. It will take you only a couple of minutes to prepare it, but it will sure make a big impression on your family and friends.

Here is what you need:

• 1 can of condensed milk
  
• 2 cans of table cream (This can by found in Latin or Ethnic supermarkets. Please note that this is not the same as half and half or heavy cream.)
  
• 1 can of passion fruit juice (use the condensed milk can to measure the juice)

Mix all the ingredients in a blender, pour the mixture in a glass container or in separate glass containers, and chill until ready to serve.

Enjoy the dessert!!!