Key Lime Cake

This recipe was given to me by Mary, owner of Chef On The Go. 

Don't let the color deter you from trying it.... It's to die for!

What you'll need:

1 box lemon cake mix

1 small box lime jello

1 cup oil

1/3 cup apple sauce

4 eggs

¾ cups Orange Juice

Mix together and pour into 2 cake pans.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. 

OR bake in 9x13 for about 30– 35 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Cool cake and remove from pans. Make sure your cake is completely cooled before icing it.

Icing:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 stick butter, softened

1 small box powdered sugar

Shake of salt

3 Tbs. Key-lime Juice

Mix together and ice your cake.

Finger Lickin BBQ Chicken

1 Package Family size chicken drumsticks

1 Package Good Seasoning's Italian salad dressing

2 Tbsp olive oil

3 Tbsp French’s Worcestershire sauce

4 Tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp garlic powder no salt

1 Ziploc bag

Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towel

Place chicken in Ziploc bag

Pour all other ingredients in a large measuring cup and mix to incorporate all ingredients.

Pour the seasoning mixture into Ziploc bag and toss until the chicken is all coated with the marinade.  Let marinate for 2 hours or longer.

Preheat oven to 350

Transfer chicken on to a cookie sheet and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.  Then, turn heat up to 400 and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

Once chicken is tender, add the BBQ sauce and bake another 10 minutes making sure

chicken is coated with BBQ sauce. 

Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella Cheese Balls with a Basil Sauce!!!

           This Recipe doesn't need a whole lot of introduction...it pretty much speaks for it self.      

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes - My girls used to love when I would make these for them!

               Simple and Tasty!!

Decadent Pudding Parfait

Rich Dark Chocolate Pudding with Cherry Topping!   

I've been a Busy Bee today!

Shrimp and Potato Skillet

Mom's 74th Birthday Celebration!

August 28, 2010

Mana's signature Arros con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)

1 Can Pigeon Peas (or any other type of bean)
2 Cups Rice
2 Cups Water
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
6 to 8 Oz Smoked Ham Chopped (Sandwich Style Meat)
1 Tsp Vinegar
2 Chicken Bouillon (Swiss Knorr)
2 Sazon Accent Con Achote (Goya)
1/2 Large Onion (Finely chopped)
1 Tsp Minced Garlic

Saute onion,garlic, ham, bouillon, vinegar, and Sazon in olive oil until onions and ham are partially cooked.
Add 2 cups rice and 2 cups water. Reduce heat to low and cover until rice is cooked about 20 to 25 minutes

Morir soñando (It's a combination of milk and orange juice)

Morir Soñando, Translation: “to die dreaming”.  This drink is among one of the Dominicans’ favorite drinks. Its very refreshing!






 
 
 
 
 
2½ Cups crushed ice

2 cups orange juice
½ cup of sugar
5 cups cold milk or cold carnation evaporated milk is also used...evaporated milk gives it a richer taste
1 Tsp good quality vanilla



Pour the following into a pitcher: sugar, orange juice, vanilla, and ice and stir. While stirring add the milk, continue stirring until well blended and serve immediately.

All about the Radish

My sister, who has developed a crazy craving for radishes, inspired me to come up with this salad.

Ingredients:

2 cups radishes, washed and diced

1 cup cucumber diced

1/2 cup thinly diced red onion

1 cup diced fresh sweet grape tomatoes

Salt to taste

1 small clove garlic, minced

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil or if you prefer try cilantro or fresh mint

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons good quality vegetable oil

Preparation:

Combine diced radishes, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and basil. Whisk together the salt, garlic, pepper, lemon juice, and vegetable oil. Toss with salad and garnish with basil.

Serves 4.

CC's World Famous Lasagna

I have made many lasagnas...but this one was definitely a winner!! Trust me your guests will be asking you for the recipe!!








1 16 oz. Ricotta cheese
1 lb shredded or sliced Provolone cheese
½ lb shredded Havarti cheese
1 lb shredded Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese (to taste)
1.5 lb ground beef
1 lb ground turkey
1 lb ground turkey sausage (mild)
2 large onions chopped finely
3-4 cloves fresh minced garlic

3 cubes chicken bullion (Knorr)

3 T2 tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tbsp Olive oil

1 large jar marinara sauce

1 large jar mushroom & herb spaghetti sauce

2 pkg no bake lasagna noodles

In a large pan, brown ground beef, turkey, turkey sausage, onions, garlic; let simmer for a few minutes but be careful not to let the majority of the juices evaporate. Then add the olive oil, chicken bullion, and soy sauce; simmer for a few minutes more, until meat is done.  Add the marinara sauce and the mushroom spaghetti sauce; simmer for a few more minutes. Remove from heat and let sit until it is room temperature; Cover and place in refrigerator overnight so the flavors can blend.


The next day: preheat oven to 250 degrees. Remove sauce/meat mixture from refrigerator and warm slightly. In a large baking pan, put a small amount of sauce/meat mixture on the bottom of the pan. Assemble the lasagna by alternating noodles, sauce/meat mixture and cheese until you reach the top. Top the lasagna with remaining cheese. Bake for 2 hrs or until noodles are done.

PS. You could also assemble it the same day, I just prefer to make the meat ahead of time and allow the flavors to intensify. If you chose to make it the same day, then preheat oven to 350 and bake for 1 hour.

Serves 12 to 15 guests