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Cheesy Baked Ziti
By ruthguillo
Who can resist this home style favorite? Enjoy it hot from the oven with crusty bread on the side
- 8 ounces ziti pasta
- 8 ounces lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Chocolate Sheet Cake
By ruthguillo
Baking for a crowd is easy with this dark and ultra-rich cake, deceivingly low in fat
- 1 2/3 cups cake flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coca powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup light molasses
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 cups prepared lite chocolate frosting
- White chocolate shavings for garnish
Coquito Cupcake
By ruthguillo
Turn the classic Puerto Rican holiday cocktaiil, coquito rum cupcake with a lime buttercream frosting into a festi...
- FOR CUPCAKES
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- zest of 2 limes
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- FOR THE MILK SOAK
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 13 1/2-ounce can coconut milk
- FOR THE COCONUT LIME BUTTERCREAM
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut
- zest of 3 limes
- your favorite buttercream or American frosting
Puerto Rican Coquito
By ruthguillo
"Coquito is a cocomut-rum beverage originating from Puerto Rico, popular during the Christmas season
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup dark rum
- 2 (15 ounce) cans coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Guanimes (corn)
By ruthguillo
In a medium bowl mix all the ingredients up to forming a doughy mixture
- 2 cups corn flour
- 1/4 teaspoonful anise in grain
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoonful of salt
- 1/2 cup of honey
- Banana sheets
Pretzel Crusted Chicken Breast Tenders with garlicky dipping sauce
By ruthguillo
A crunchy coating from a snack time favorite is sure to win big with the kids -- especially when paired with a crea...
- 5 tablespoons yellow cornmeal, divided
- 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup finely crushed unsalted pretzel twists
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 chicken breast tenders (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Asopao de Pollo
By ruthguillo
Rub the chicken with salt, pepper and oregano and one teaspoon olive oil and set aside for 30 minutes
- 1-1/2 cup short-grained rice
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 peppercorns
- 2 medium onions, peeled
- 2 sweet chili or banana peppers
- 4-6 culantro leaves or 6-8 sprigs of cilantro (fresh coriander)
- 2-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons plus one teaspoon olive oil
- 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 8 cups water or chicken stock
- 1 cup of frozen sweet peas
- 1 4-ounce can of whole, roasted pimento peppers, sliced
- 1 can asparagus tips
Deluxe Turkey Burgers
By ruthguillo
Yes, burgers can be part id a healthy diet
- Serves 4
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 egg whites
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
Skinny Slow Cooked Pernil (Puerto Rican Pork)
By ruthguillo
Using a sharp knife, cut slits into the pork and stuff holes with half of the crushed garlic
- 3 lb pork shoulder blade roast, lean, all fat removed
- 4-5 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp crushed black pepper
- 3 oranges, juice of (1/2 cup)
- 2 limes, juice of
Tangy Turkey Burgers
By ruthguillo
Here's a healthy twist on tradition - lean, juicy burgers that are the all-American alternative for the fat-conscio...
- Serves 6
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 3 tablespoons minced green onion
- 1 teaspoon reduced -sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger or 1/2 ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 whole-grain hamburger buns, lightly toasted
- Green leaf lettuce and scallion (green onion) brushes for garnish