Author Archives: Kathia Rodriguez

About Kathia Rodriguez

My name is Kathia, and I'm original from Costa Rica, I love to cook and create new recipes, it's my passion. I love sharing my experiences, tips and recipes with you, hoping the my passion for cooking is transmitted in these delicious dishes. I invite you to join me in this journey of flavors.

Simple Coleslaw #TheSaladBar

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Simple ColeslawBecause in the summer everybody love to BBQ and do potluck parties, this month salads are for you, we have delicious and easy salads, colorful and good.
This is definitely the season to enjoy all the outdoor activities with the family and salads are a great alternative for a healthy, fast, and portable lunch.
Enjoy this time of the year with friends and family, and remember to check out all the salad recipes we have for you.

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups chopped cabbage
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl mix cabbage, carrots and cilantro, sprinkle with a little salt, in another bowl stir together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, ketchup, salt and pepper, add the dressing to the cabbage and carrot mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Serve as a side for hamburger, over hot dogs, empanadas, meat, chicken, anything you can imagine is good with the salad.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

BLUEBERRY CREPES #SundaySupper inspired by @SaraMoulton

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Blueberry CrepesIt is definitely a pleasure to be part of this amazing group and to have such an amazing guest today Sara Moulton, is a legend an inspiration and of course an incredible chef.
I follow her since the beginning and she inspired me so much.
We have the pleasure to work with her and her new cookbook Sara Moulton’s Everyday Family Dinners, and let me tell you, you need to have this book it have delicious recipes to make your days easy in the kitchen and the recipes are super easy to make.
I was very inspired by some classic favorites and I used her recipe for crepes, easy, delicious and good, I also made my super easy blueberry compote.
Hope you enjoy.

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For the crepes Sara Moulton’s recipe from the book

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the blueberry compote

  • 4 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

DIRECTIONS

CREPES
Combine butter, milk, flour, eggs, and salt in a blender.
Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Heat a crepe pan or a saute pan to medium heat and brush with butter, stir the batter and ladle a scant 1/4 cup into the pan, tilting and rotating the pan until the batter coats the bottom. Cook for 30 to 45 seconds, or until the surface of the crepe looks set and the bottom is barely golden. Turn the crepe and cook for 30 seconds more on the second side.

Transfer the crepes to a cooling rack as they are cooked.

BLUEBERRY COMPOTE
In a saucepan on medium low heat add the ingredients except the cornstarch and water, let it cook for 8 minutes, then mix the water and the cornstarch, add this to the mixture and cook for 3 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl and let ir cool.

Put this dessert together, put 2 or 3 crepes in a plate and pour the compote on top or stuffed the crepes with the compote, either way is delicious.

This recipe makes 12- 6 inch crepes and 2 cups of compote.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Here are even more delicious inspired recipes from out #SundaySupper team

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Salmon Tacos #weekdaysupper

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DSC_0011-4My goal always is to make delicious and super easy recipes so you can enjoy with the family.
This week is not different for my #weekdaysupper recipe I choose to make a healthy taco with salmon and spinach salad, yum, a great combination and better way to shake up your tuesday night, I’m sure this would be a new favorite in your house.
Fast and easy to make with every day ingredients, good for you and your family, a twist on a classic pack in flavor.

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 oz Fresh Salmon
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes in half
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • Lemon for the fish (optional)
  • Salt, pepper and old bay seasoning to taste
  • 1 teaspoon of Avocado oil (or use canola or vegetable oil)
  • 2 tablespoons of your favorite dressing I use fat free ranch.

DIRECTIONS

DSC_0004Heat the oil to medium, cut the salmon lengthwise about 8 pieces and season with salt, pepper and old bay seasoning, add 4 at a time and cook for 3 minutes on each side.
Place the tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat in the microwave for 45 seconds.
In a bowl add the spinach, cilantro , cherry tomatoes and dressing, mix until combine.

Now everything is ready to make your tacos, just place a piece of fish in the tortilla and some salad, and you will enjoy the most delicious taco ever, you can alway drizzle some lemon juice .

This recipe makes 8 tacos.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

And for more ideas check out this week recipes.

Monday – Cravings of a Lunatic – Farmer’s Market Pasta
Tuesday – Basic N Delicious – Salmon Tacos
Wednesday – Noshing With The Nolands – Baked Lemon Sole with Parmesan Crust
Thursday – Shockingly Delicious – Healthier Santa Fe Frito Pie
Friday – Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks – Jalapeno Popper Quiche
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Nutella Panna Cotta in a Jar #SundaySupper

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DSC_0010This week we have the pleasure to be inspired by Shaina Olmanson and her wonderful book Desserts in Jars.
So many great recipes the you can find in this book made in this unusual but great new way to serve desserts. And of course the #SundaySupper team put together a bunch of recipes to show you how easy it is to create delicious desserts, with the help of Shaina Olmanson.
I made for you this delicious and decadent Nutella Panna Cotta oh my, so good and sinful, pack with a lot of flavor.
It is my inspired dessert thanks to a great book like this.
Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup fat free half and half (I know what are you thinking)
  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
  • 3/4 cup Nutella
  • 1/3 cup hazelnuts toasted and chopped (this is for decoration complete optional)
  • 1/4 cup water

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DIRECTIONS

Dissolved the gelatin in the water.

Heat the whipping cream and the half and half, it needs to be very hot not boiling, add the nutella and stir well, pour about 1/4 cup of the hot deliciousness in the gelatin stir and add it all to the rest of the nutella mixture, just try not to drink it.

Have some mason jars ready I use the half pin or 8 oz, and fill with 1/2 of the mixture, refrigerate for 6 hour or overnight.
To serve sprinkle some of the chopped hazelnut.

Yields 8 jars.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Do you want more jar inspiration recipes, check out this delicious ideas from our team members.

Sunday Supper Desserts In Jars:

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Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 4:00 pm PT and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.

Gluten Free Meringue Kisses with Dulce de Leche #SundaySupper

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DSC_0049This is the week you’re being waiting for, gluten free, dairy free anything free we promise and we did it, a week dedicated to all of us the for one reason can’t eat certain types of food.
The #SundaySupper team is amazing and put together delicious recipes for you to enjoy, and the best part gluten or dairy free.
So don’t worry and enjoy this amazing recipes.
I made delicious little meringue kisses with dulce de leche, you be surprised how easy are this to make and they are super cute, enjoy with the caramel or without is really a delicious little explosion of flavor in your mouth.
Stay with us and enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cup superfine sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 tablespoons of cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons of almond flour
  • 1/4 cup Dulce de Leche

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites with the cream of tartar, ad the sugar slowly and whisk for 10 minutes on high speed.
Once the meringue is firm and ready ad the cocoa and the almond flour by hand, with slow motion, remember we need the air in this meringue to stay.

Pour the mix in a piping bag with a star tip, prepare 2 baking sheet with parchment paper and start piping the kisses.
Bake for 2 hour, after this time past let the little kisses to cool completely in the oven, this is a great overnight recipe to make.
When they are cool put a little of the dulce de leche in one of the kisses and put the other one just like making a sandwich and enjoy.

This recipe makes 36 meringue kisses.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
Level of the recipe: Easy

More delicious free recipes for you.

Breakfast

  • Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Nut & Soy Free Brown Rice Breakfast Pudding by girlichef
  • Dairy & Nut and Sugar Free Blueberry Tangerine Muffins byVintage Kitchen
  • Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Nut, and Soy Free Homemade Mango Jam Recipe by Masala Herb

Main Courses

Sides
Breads

Treats

Drinks

sunday supper Sneak Peek: 45+ Fabulous Summer Berry Recipes for #SundaySupper
Be sure to come back on Sunday for all the amazing “Free For All” recipes! We would love to have you join our Twitter #SundaySupper chat party starting at 4:00 pm PT.

Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag throughout the day to see the amazing recipes. We look forward to see you 🙂 to join all you need to do is follow[ the #SundaySupper hashtag and please do not forget to include the hashtag in your tweets as well. Be sure to check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more delicious recipes and photos.

Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad #TheSaladBar

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DSC_0037Summer is here and with the hot day theres nothing better than a good salad.
And we want to share with you different ways to make it, if you love salad this is the day for you, is everywhere and so good for you.
I make in this occasion a simple but yet delicious strawberry spinach feta salad with a simple low fat dressing the I know you are going to love, and because this days with want to spend a lot of time outside this is a perfect picnic, or side dish for you.
Enjoy with us this month easy, delicious and good salads.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound Baby Spinach
  • 1 1/2 cup Strawberries cut in half
  • 1 1/2 cup cherrie tomatoes (I used yellow, you can use any)
  • 1 cup crumble feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fat free sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl mix spinach, strawberries and tomatoes, pour the feta cheese, make the dressing as simple as mixing together sour cream, buttermilk, paprika, salt and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing before you serve the salad.
I toast some bread you don’t have to but I love bread and salad together.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Strawberry Ice Cream #SundaySupper

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Strawberry Ice CreamSummer such a beautiful season and with summer all the berries you can find.
Thats why all the #sundaysupper team is creating delicious recipes to brighten up this summer and take advantage of all the berries of the season.
Me, I make for you this easy easy strawberry ice cream, and you don’t need a special utensil no no no, you will see how easy it is and o man so delicious is like eating a cloud, soft, sweet and incredibly light.
And because of this you have to try it no you need to try it and sure you will love it.
Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 2 pounds Strawberries
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 egg whites

DIRECTIONS

  1. Freeze the can of evaporated milk over night.
  2. Let a room temperature for an hour before using.
  3. Place strawberries with 1 cup of the sugar and the lime juice in a pot at medium heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes let it cool completely,. reserve a cup of this to pour on the ice cream.
  4. In a mixer with a whisk attachment add the evaporated milk and whisk until it triple in volume.
  5. Beat the egg whites with 1/2 cup of sugar until stiff peaks.
  6. Incorporate all preparations just be very careful, place on a container, freeze for at least 8 hours and enjoy.

Yield 16 portions or 1 day depend maybe just an hour.

Preparation time: 9 hours included freeze time
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

If you need more amazing recipes with this season berries here are some inspirations for you.

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Sweet & Savory Berry Recipes

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Desserts

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Party Planning

Summer Berry RecipesCheck back on Sunday for all of wonderful Summer Berries recipes! We’d love if you joined our #SundaySupper chat on Twitter too: we’ll tweet throughout the day and share all of our recipes. Then at 7:00pm EST we’ll start our weekly chat. Please jump in anytime and join us! To join in, just follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, and remember to include it in your tweets. You can also check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more delicious recipes and photos.

Herbs-Garlic and Parmesan Croissants #SundaySupper

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DSC_0004If you like summer picnics, this is the day for you, the #SundaySupper team is going to a picnic all day.
We are putting together delicious, easy and amazing recipes to make this summer for picnics or an afternoon at the pool or the beach.
And this recipe is great because is easy to make, you need a few ingredients and it doesn’t take a lot of time.
So grab your picnic basket and get ready for a delicious day full of summer fun.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 8 oz tube of crescents rolls
  • 4 tablespoons of salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon of thyme finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of rosemary finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Separate the dough to make the individuals croissants.
In a bowl ad butter, garlic, rosemary and thyme, microwave for 35 seconds, brush each peace of dough and sprinkle the parmesan, for in to a croissant brush with butter and sprinkle more cheese.
Place on a baking sheet, bake for 13 minutes.

Cool completely and enjoy.
You can perfectly double the recipe and make as many as you want.

This recipe makes 8 croissants.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 13 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

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Easy Spanish Rice for #weekdaysupper

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Easy Spanish RiceIf you need an easy and fast recipe for dinner, this is the right place for you.
Every week we prepare easy and delicious meals for your #weekdaysupper, our goal is to make your life easier every day.
In this occasion I took two of my favorite thinks rice and chorizo, to make for you this super easy Spanish Rice.
Is a complete meal or a side for any occasion you have, a fast dinner or supper and of course delicious.
So come with me and enjoy this easy, easy rice, I’m sure you’r going to love it.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 bag 12 oz green peas
  • 5 oz Pork Chorizo
  • 1/2 onion dice
  • 3 cups of cooked white rice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a hot pan add the Chorizo and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, add the onions and the rice, cook for another 5 minutes, season with salt-pepper and garlic powder, ad the green peas, mix and serve.
This is an ideal dish when you have leftover rice or you can cook rice in the morning and make this later.

This recipe makes 6 servings.

A side of salad is ideal to make it even more delicious.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Here is the rest of the menu for this week.

Mini Strawberry and Cheese Pies #MothersDay #SundaySupper

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DSC_0025What a great day to celebrate Mother’s Day amazing ideas, delicious recipes and of course all our love to our moms.
The #SundaySupper family is so happy share with you the joy and happiness for Mom on this day.
If haven’t plan anything yet, just look around all the recipes and ideas the we have for you, remember you must make the best for mom on this day.
Me, my family plan a great breakfast, and thats way this Mini Pies are perfect, you serve this with coffee or tea and you are go to go.
Making the best day for Mom is what we are looking here and am sure the she would love wherever you make for here, just remember love is the best gift always.
Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 package of store bought Pie Crust
  • 8 oz of cream cheese
  • 1 cup of fresh dice strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon water

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a bowl mix together strawberries, vinegar, sugar and cream cheese, until well combine, ad one egg and mix, set aside.
Roll out the pie crust and cut out rounds with a cookie cutter. In a muffin tin place one round in the mold and shape it, pour 1 1/2 teaspoon of the filling and place the other round on top, pinch the two together so the filling does not come out.
Beat together one egg wiht the teaspoon of water and brush the pies on top, they are going to look beautiful.

Baked for 20 minutes.

Once they ready place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve with some homemade whipped cream.

WHIPPED CREAM RECIPE:
Beat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 3 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, until it form soft picks

This recipe makes 24 mini pies.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Don’t worry if you need a last minute idea to make for Mom, check out this amazing recipes.

Make sure you take a look at what all the other #SundaySupper participants are sharing for Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day Brunch:

Mother’s Day Entrees:

Mother’s Day Starters and Sides:

Mother’s Day Desserts and Drinks:

Don’t forget to join the #SundaySupper conversation on Twitter today to celebrate Mother’s Day! We’ll tweet throughout the day and share our delicious recipes. Our weekly chat starts at 4:00 pm PT.
Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, and remember to include it in your tweets to join
in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more delicious recipes and food photos.