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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.

CHORREADAS OR CORN PANCAKES

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Costa Rican cuisine is known for its traditional dishes.

Among them is this delicious recipe, chorreadas or arepas are like pancakes made ​​from corn. They are accompanied by white cheese and sour cream .
They are delicious to enjoy anytime but there is nothing better than eating in the afternoon with a cup of coffee.
So I invite you to enjoy the delicious Costa Rican tradition.

INGREDIENTS

3 cans of sweet corn
2/3 cup milk
24 tablespoons flour
12 tablespoons of sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt
sour cream to taste
queso blanco to taste

DIRECTIONS

Place all ingredients in blender.
Blend to a paste, it should not be very liquid.
Place tablespoons of mixture into hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes each side or until golden.
Remove from heat.

Serve with sour cream and cheese.

This recipe makes 14 units.

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READY FOR SPRING

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Spring is coming and this season is special to start planting.

I started to create my small garden this time I decided to plant herbs that I use constantly in the kitchen, basil, cilantro, oregano and thyme.

Fresh and delicious flavors that are a must in my home.

They are precious and every day I follow the advice of my grandmother, plants are living things and we must show love and talk so that they grow big and strong.

At first it’s weird but now even my daughters help and greet in the mornings. It is very important to have fresh, quality products and what better way to plant them yourself.

Make your own garden, I recommend it.

GUAVA EMPANADAS

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As part of the Costa Rican tradition, afternoon coffee is consumed with bread sweet or salty.
In this case I want to share this delicious recipe from the time of the grandmothers.
The empanadas either sweet or savory is part of our culture as well as other activities we enjoy sharing with family and friends.
I hope you enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

3 3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar of guava jam 8.5 oz.

DIRECTIONS


1. Creme sugar with the butter and add the egg slowly.

2. Mix water with vanilla extract and separate the flour with baking powder and add to creamed mixture alternating liquid and dry.

3. The dough is soft.

4. Place dough on a clean surface with a little flour knead and stretch to cut the circles and fill with a teaspoon of guava jam.

5. Close and coat with beaten egg and sprinkle with a little sugar.
Place on a tray and bake at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 25 minutes.

This recipe makes 22 empanadas.

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STUFFED CROISSANT

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Excellent choice for a snack after school.

Quick, easy, economic and delicious.
Make these recipes at home is perfect and we are sure that what our family eat is healthy.
These new options will help you to have most peaceful days and you can have delicious snacks.

INGREDIENTS

1 tube of paste prepared for croissant. (found in the refrigerated area of the supermarket)
8 slices mozzarella cheese small.
2 slices of turkey ham into strips, leaving a total of 8 strips.
8 teaspoons of prepared pizza sauce.

DIRECTIONS

Separate dough and place one teaspoon of sauce in the center of the dough.

Place 1 slice of cheese over the sauce.

Place a strip of turkey ham.

Shape the croissant.

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 16 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve and enjoy.

This recipe makes 8 croissant.

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ROULADE OF DULCE DE LECHE

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This is a delicious dessert for any occasion.

It is very easy to do and you can vary the filling, you can make this simple and delicious dessert something spectacular.
Does not require much preparation time so it becomes the ideal dessert.
I invite you to try it with different fillings.
Enjoy it.

INGREDIENTS

5 eggs
5 tablespoons of flour
5 tablespoons of sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract.

DIRECTIONS

1. Place eggs in blender with sugar, beat until doubled in size and are run clear.

2. Once ready add the vanilla and almond extract. Add flour by spoonfuls by enveloping movement.

3. Grease a tray and line with parchment paper, place the mixture
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4. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.

5. Use a clean tea cloth, sprinkle with a little water and sprinkle with sugar, once ready the cake, place on the cloth and roll into shape.

6. When completely cool fill with dulce de leche or filling of your choice, cut the ends to make this even.

7. Serves 6 people.

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

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On Saturday we celebrated the birthday of our baby, it’s not quite a baby, turned 3 years and was a special day for her, as it should.

I gave myself the task of making the birthday cake with a little help, I did the best I could with the cake for my daughter, keep in mind that I’m not a pastry chef making it an even bigger challenge.

Finally decorate this cake was very simple, filled with dulce de leche and fondant and decorated with flowers.

I am very happy and proud because she was delighted with the cake and although I wanted to make the decoration of the Beauty and the Beast, at least in its day she saw the love and the great effort to make her feel special.

I love you my beautiful Nathalie, this is a bit of how much you mean to me.

 

SHRIMP SALAD

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Suddenly your husband comes for lunch?

Well this has happened to me too.
The first thing I do is check what I have in the pantry and refrigerator, believe it or not sometimes we buy things and forget about them, then try to link the products I’m sure I can get to make a quick and delicious lunch.
And so was born this salad, with only 15 minutes to see what to do because my husband was coming to lunch.
The most important thing was that he was delighted and happy. Easy, healthy and delicious nothing else to ask.

INGREDIENTS

20 peeled and deveined medium shrimp
3 cups mixed lettuce
1 cup sliced ​​hearts of palm
1 / 2 cup marinated artichokes
1 cup grated carrot 1 cup water
1 / 4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl place the shrimp add salt and pepper, water and cover with plastic, make an incision in the center and cook in microwave for 3 minutes.

Assemble the salad by placing the lettuce, carrots, hearts of palm and artichokes.

Place the shrimp on top with nuts and drizzle with your favorite dressing.

Prep time 10 minutes.

Serves 2 people.

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PLEASE NOTE BEFORE YOU PURCHASE

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-You check the nutritional information before you buy the food?

 -How much fat and calories are in the products you buy every day? 

These are some questions that even I did every day, until I learned that what I wanted to know is found in the nutritional information on the back of each box or package.

This table shows the total content of calories and fat per serving and what is even more important tell us the exact amount to consume.

We must educate in this area, to maintain a healthy and balanced diet, especially if you are watching your weight.

I advise you to look in the pantry and review the products and their nutritional information to be more aware of what you buy and consume.

Remember do not buy to buy, you just have to learn how to eat better.

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SWISS TACO

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Have you ever wondered what to do with those bits of leftover cooked meat?

I have the answer to them and is very easy SwissTaco, this recipe is inspired by the Mexican restaurant that used to go as a child, my dad loved and this was his favorite dish.
It could not fail tortilla, cheese and meat, delicious.
So I wanted to share with you my version of this recipe which, although not original, at least comes close and is equally delicious.
Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

2 medium flour tortillas
6 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup onion, julienned
1 cup bell pepper, julienned
1 clove of minced garlic.
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 cup cooked meat (chicken, pork, beef)
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Saute onion, garlic and bell pepper until soft.
Add the meat, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
Allow to heat for 5 minutes until everything is well blended.
Place tortillas in a skillet or griddle hot stove, place 3 slices of cheese on each and 2 tablespoons of the filling.
Cover with foil, let heat until cheese is melted and tortilla is toasted.

This Tacos are great for a snack after school or just to share a pleasant evening with friends or family.

This recipe makes 2 tacos, you can duplicate it and make many more.

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TILAPIA POMODORO

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This is one way where you can enjoy the delicious flavor of the fish without bread or fat saturation.
Very easy to do and few ingredients.
This recipe will help with those unexpected visits that you want to impress.
It is very healthy and contains few calories.
Do not be impressed by the name of this simple dish that will be on your list of favorite recipes.

INGREDIENTS

1 medium onion, cut into julienne
1 can of diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
6 fillets of tilapia
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 / 3 cup water
1 / 2 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons ketchup
salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray

DIRECTIONS

Spray a hot skillet with cooking spray, add the onions and cook until soft, add the dried oregano and garlic powder.
Add the canned tomatoes, ketchup and water, salt, pepper well place the tilapia fillets and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.

The filets are cooked in the sauce and absorb the flavor.

Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately.

Serve with white rice or mashed potatoes.

Makes 6 servings.

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