 Absolutely not your traditional taco but is it my style and sooo yummy! YESSSSS! Category: Entrée Approx. Prep and Cook Time: under 40 Minutes Approximate Cost: $4.90 or $2.45 per serving Difficulty Level: Easy Allergens, Other: NOT Gluten Free Servings: 2+ Ingredients 2 c. Shredded-boneless-skinless rotisserie chicken ($2.00) 2 spinach-herb tortillas ($1.00) ½ c. corn, boil until tender, drain (.20) 2 limes (.50) 1 avocado to garnish, rinsed, pat dry, sliced ($1.20) My 3-Side dishes I posted yesterday Directions Add the 2 c. of Shredded-boneless-skinless rotisserie chicken to a med. size bowl. Add the 3-Side dishes and corn that I posted yesterday, mix well. Meantime, in a skillet, heat the tortillas over medium heat for about 10 to 15 seconds per side, place in a serving plate, add some of the 3 sides mix in the center, roll it as a taco, garnish with half a lime and avocado slices or anything you like and you are ready to serve, Angie’s Dry Seasonings: http://www.angieslifehacks.com/family-life/oven-roasted-bacon-chicken-and-angies-seasonings Angie’s Basting Olive Oil: www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/the-flavor-series-recipe-2-angies-basting-olive-oil Angie’s Homemade Pesto http://www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/angies-homemade-basil-pesto-sauce
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 Today you are getting three of my side recipes that can be used independently or combined in your dishes. They are Pico de Gallo, Guacamole and Pickled Purple Yautia (Malanga) TOMORROW, I WILL POST MY RECIPE TO USE THESE 3-SIDES. Category: SIDES Approx. Prep and Cook Time: 45 Minutes to 1 hour Approximate Cost: $10.50 or $3.50 per side dish Difficulty Level: Intermediate to advanced Allergens, Other: Gluten Free __X__ Vegetarian __X__ Servings: 2+ SIDE #1: PICO DE GALLO – INGREDIENTS ($2.65) 1 large Roma tomato (.50) ½ small red onion (.30) 2 large garlic cloves (.25) 1 med. size lemon for its juice (.50) 1 cup of chopped cilantro (.40) 1 small Jalapeno (Optional, I did not use it today) (.30) 2 to 3 tbsp. Angie’s basting olive oil (.30) 1 tsp. Adobo Goya (or your favorite seasoning) (.10) PICO DE GALLO DIRECTIONS Rinse and pat dry the tomato and cilantro and jalapeno if you are using it. Chop tomatoes and onion Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Slice jalapenos lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, membrane and chop. Chop the cilantro discard the stems if you like. Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl, squeeze lime juice over and season with Adobo (or my dry seasoning) and basting olive oil (or salt and ground black pepper to taste). SIDE #2: GUACAMOLE – INGREDIENTS (3.40) 1 large Roma tomato, (rinsed, pat dry, chopped) (.50) ½ small red onion (peeled, chopped) (.30) 2 large garlic cloves (smashed, peeled, minced) (.25) 1 cup of chopped cilantro (rinsed, pat dry, chopped) (.40) 2 tbsp. Angie’s basting olive oil (.20) 1 large avocado (rinsed, pat dry, peeled and cubed ($1.25) 1 small size lemon for its juice (rinsed, pat dry cut in half for the juice) (.40) 1 tsp. Lemon Pepper seasoning (or to taste) (.10) GUACAMOLE DIRECTIONS Follow the instructions given under the ingredients list above. In a med size container, add all the drained/rinsed/chopped/ minced ingredients. You can also add, if you like, a seeded and finely chopped small jalapeño. Taste the guacamole and adjust with more lemon pepper or lemon juice. If you are not using it immediately, cover it and refrigerate. SIDE #3: PICKLED PURPLE YAUTIA EN ESCABECHE ($4.45) (ALSO KNOWN AS MALANGA or TARO ROOT) INGREDIENTS 1 large Purple Yautía (Malanga) (peeled, rinsed, cut up into 1” or less cubes (1.50) ½ small red onion (peeled, sliced) (.30) 7 garlic cloves, (peeled and chopped) (.50) 2 tbsp. Goya Salad Olives (drained) (.40) 1 tsp. of peppercorns (.10) 2 roasted red bell peppers, drained and lightly chopped (.50) 2 Bay leaves (0) 1 ½ c. Angie’s basting olive oil (.80) ¼ to 1/3 c. of vinegar (either white or apple cider) (.25) Adobo Goya to-taste (or your favorite seasoning) (.10) PICKLED PURPLE YAUTIA EN ESCABECHE DIRECTIONS Boil the Yautia/Taro root cubes in salted water just until tender but not mushed, drain and set aside. In a skillet, with 1 tbsp. of my basting olive oil, sauté the onion lightly, then add the garlic and sauté briefly. Now add the Goya Salad Olives, peppercorns, roasted red bell peppers, Bay leave, my basting olive oi, the vinegar (either white or apple cider) and Adobo Goya to-taste (or your favorite seasoning). Simmer for about 5 minutes and then add the Yautia/Taro root cubes and mix well. I usually allow it to site for about 30 minutes to increase the flavors, or overnight then serve it warm or cold. Angie’s Dry Seasonings: http://www.angieslifehacks.com/family-life/oven-roasted-bacon-chicken-and-angies-seasonings Angie’s Basting Olive Oil: www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/the-flavor-series-recipe-2-angies-basting-olive-oil Angie’s Homemade Pesto http://www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/angies-homemade-basil-pesto-sauce MEMORIES - OMG! OCTOPUS IS AWESOME, BUT IF YOU TRY IT PAN SEARED, YOU WON’T MAKE IT ANY OTHER WAY!2/21/2026  Nowadays, you don’t have to go fishing for octopus. Local markets and fishmongers provides good quality seafood almost everywhere you live. I found octopus at Costco years ago and I have been using it. So, look for this delicious seafood in your local areas and then, cook it like I did. You will not regret it! Category: Entrée Approx. Prep and Cook Time: under 45 Minutes Approximate Cost: $26.14 or $13.07 per serving and so worth it! Difficulty Level: Easy Allergens, Other: Gluten Free Servings: 2 Ingredients 1 pk. of Nuchar Cooked Octopus ($21.99) 4 small beets ($1.20) ½ lb. asparagus ($1.50) 2 tbsp. Angie’s basting olive oil (.60) 1 ½ tsp. Angie’s dry seasoning (.15) 1 lime (.60) 2 tbsp. chopped Italian parsley (.10) 1 recipe of AIOLI Sauce (I will post the AIOLI recipe tomorrow) Directions Rinse the beets, pat dry, wrap in foil and cook at 375 degrees until tender, about 35 minutes. Wait until not too hot and peel the skin. Rinse the asparagus, cut the bottoms and steam in little water for about 10 minutes and still firm and green. Remove the octopus from the pack, pat dry with paper towel, drizzle a little basting oil, and sprinkle a little dry seasoning. (They are pre-cooked and already come bit salty) When the beets are done and peeled, sauté the octopus until golden brown, remove to a paper towel to drip any basting oil. To plate, season the asparagus and beets to taste with both, my basting oil and dry seasoning. Have the AIOLI sauce already prepare the day that you are making this dish. Therefore, bring it out of the fridge and get ready to assemble the whole meal. Enjoy Angie’s Dry Seasonings: http://www.angieslifehacks.com/family-life/oven-roasted-bacon-chicken-and-angies-seasonings Angie’s Basting Olive Oil: www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/the-flavor-series-recipe-2-angies-basting-olive-oi MEMORIES: CHICKEN RECIPES WEEK: RECIPE #3: MY OVEN ROASTED EGGPLANT OVER A BED OF GROUND CHICKEN!2/19/2026  No kidding, this dish reminded me of moussaka. Purple Chinese eggplant, purple onion and purple cabbage, only 6 ingredients and there you have it, dinner is ready. You can also add avocado and red bell peppers if you like, smile. Category: Entrée Approx. Prep and Cook Time: 40 Minutes Approximate Cost: $8.24 or $2.75 per serving Difficulty Level: Easy Allergens, Other: Gluten Free Servings: 3 Ingredients ½ lb. 98% fat free ground chicken ($2.99) 1 ½ tbsp. Sazon Todo en Uno con Achiote Seasoning (.25) 3½ tbsp. Angie’s basting oil ($1.15) 1 large red onion (1/2 for the eggplant and ½ for the chicken) (.50) 1 Chinese eggplant ($1.55) 1 small purple cabbage (.55) 1 avocado (optional) ($1.25) Directions
My Link: Angie’s Basting Oil: www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/the-flavor-series-recipe-2-angies-basting-olive-oil  What a simple side and easy to make. You only need sweet potatoes, culantro leaf’s rosemary and my basting olive oil. It may take between 45 minutes to one hour but it is so worth it! Category: Side Approx. Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour + Approximate Cost: $5.25 or $1.31 per serving Difficulty Level: Easy Allergens, Other: Gluten Free __X__ Vegetarian __X__ Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, (or 2 med size), rinsed, pat dry and cut lengthwise ($2.75) 8 Culantro leaf’s, rinsed and pat dry (.80) 4 rosemary springs, rinsed and pat dry (.50) ¼ c. Angie’s basting olive oil ($1.20) Directions Follow the directions on the sweet potatoes, smother with my basting olive oil, add the culantro and rosemary on top, wrap in aluminum foil paper and oven baked for about 45 to 1 hour, depending on your over calibration. Serve them with pan roasted salmon or cod, or chicken, any protein you love. Done, Bon Appetite! Angie’s Basting Olive Oil: www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/the-flavor-series-recipe-2-angies-basting-olive-oi  I was looking to make something sweet for my granddaughters for Christmas and found a simple Cinnamon Sugar recipe online. As I always do, I decided to add more to those two ingredients for flavor. Even though the name is Cinnamon Sugar, check out all the ingredients that I added. Category: HACK Approx. Prep and Cook Time: Just few Minutes Approximate Cost: Almost nothing! Difficulty Level: Easy Allergens, Other: Gluten Free __X__ Vegetarian _X___ Servings: Cup ½ or almost 2 cups (I do a lot of eyeballing, smile) INGREDIENTS 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar (I used Organic Cane Sugar) 1/4 cup ground cinnamon 1 tbsp. Vanilla Powder 1/16 OR About 1/8 of a tsp. of ground Nutmeg 1 tbsp. Granulated or ground Ginger DIRECTIONS 1. Add sugar, ground cinnamon, Vanilla Powder and Granulated or ground Ginger and Nutmeg to a small size bowl. 2.Stir until all is well combined. 3. Store in a spice jar or airtight container. DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE CINNAMON VANILLA SUGAR These are some ideas for you to use the Cinnamon Vanilla Sugar: Use as Topping for:
Cinnamon Toast
 The Holidays are over and guess what? It will still be time to do a lot of baking! Smile. I just found out last year that instead of paying that much money for real vanilla, I can actually make it at home. You can use my post or just Google how to make it, so you can do the same. if you have the ingredients at home or even if you don’t, just purchase them. It is also a lot of fun to give it away to family and/or friends. However, it takes a long time to be ready, tons of months, therefore, start it earlier. TOMORROW: I WILL POST MY CINNAMON, VANILLA SUGAR, wait for it! Category: HACK Approx. Prep and Cook Time: 10 Minutes Approximate Cost: $15 for the vanilla beans mostly Difficulty Level: Easy Allergens, Other: Gluten Free Servings: 1 1/3 Cup (my 2 bottles size), (select your bottle size and measure vodka accordingly) Ingredients 5 to 6 whole vanilla beans that I cut in half to fit in the bottles. (You can use more) 1 1/3 cups vodka (based on my bottles size, yours may be different) ADVISE BEFORE YOU START: The Vodka must be 40% alcohol, 80-Proof or less for a neutral flavor to allow vanilla to dominate instead of the alcohol. The Vanilla Beans must be Grade B. Is a better value since A are significantly expensive. Vanilla Beans are not sold in all stores, are expensive, just Google and purchase online. You will have to shake the bottle(s) really good daily. This recipe is not instant, and it will take 6+ months. Therefore, be Patient! DIRECTIONS
 Rotisserie? Sure, anytime. Why? because it is so convenient and tastes amazing. NOTE: After trying different rotisserie chickens I found the best seasoned for flavor and perfectly cooked at Walmart. My favorite is Lemon Pepper. Oh and no, I don’t get any compensation from them. Category: Entrée Approx. Prep and Cook Time: under 40 Minutes Approximate Cost: $8.55 or $2.15 per loaded biscuit Difficulty Level: Easy Allergens, Other: NOT Gluten Free Servings: 4 Ingredients for the Biscuits 2 c. Self-Rising Flour (SIFTED) ($1.25) 1 ½ c. Heavy Whipping Cream ($2.00) Egg wash to brush before baked (optional) (.30) DIRECTIONS Butter and parchment a baking pan, set aside. Start your oven at 450 degrees Add the sifted flour to a bowl. Pour the heavy whipping cream into the bowl gradually about 3 to 4 times and mix with your hands or a wood spoon each time you add heavy whipping cream. Mix only until both ingredients are combined. Flour your counter area and drop the sticky dough. It will still be sticky, however, it will become manageable once you start to knead it and eventually fold it before cutting the biscuits. Drop the dough and shape it into about 1” flat with your hands. Next, get a biscuit cutter (or a cup of sorts if you don’t have one), place some flour on the counter rub the cutter part with in the flour and start cutting the round biscuits. Place them in the buttered and/or parchment paper baking dish and make sure that they touch each other tightly. Finally, brush them with egg wash so they will look golden and crispy. Bake for about 15 minutes at 400 to 450 degrees. (As always, watch over the 15 minutes, since each oven is calibrated differently and you do not want to burn the biscuits. The Other Ingredients Rotisserie chicken breasts, no skin, sliced to fit the biscuits and golden brown in a skillet ($2.00) Spinach-washed and spin dry (or romaine lettuce) to taste ($1.50) 1 red onion, slices (.70) 2 Roma tomatoes rinsed, pat dry and sliced (.60) DIRECTIONS JUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN UNDER “The Other Ingredients” above AND YOU ARE DONE. Angie’s Dry Seasonings: http://www.angieslifehacks.com/family-life/oven-roasted-bacon-chicken-and-angies-seasonings Angie’s Basting Olive Oil: www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/the-flavor-series-recipe-2-angies-basting-olive-oil Angie’s Homemade Pesto http://www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/angies-homemade-basil-pesto-sauce  Have you ever experienced coming home from work, tired of take-out food, and wanting to eat a homemade meal; however, too tired to even think about what to cook? Of course you have. That’s why I am here for, to help you think about easy meals that you can put together in no time. Will 4 ingredients be reasonable to you? YES! Al righty, just prep, throw the meatloaf in the oven, then get a glass of fine wine, sit and relax until it is done! Amazing!!! Approximate Prep and Cooking Time: 45 minutes. Approximate Cost: $ 13.25 or $1.66 per serving Difficulty Level: X Easy ____ Intermediate ____ Advanced Servings: 8 Ingredients 1 ½ lb. lean ground beef ($6.70) 1 (6 oz. pk.) of Turkey (or Chicken) Stove Top ($1.99) 2 eggs (.32) ½ water 7 to 9 slices of bacon (@ $4.49 lb. = $2.25) 1 box of Couscous ($1.99) Directions Preheat your over at 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix well the first 4 ingredients listed. Transfer to a baking dish or an aluminum disposable mold, press down to flatten. Cover with bacon slices. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the meat is cooked and the bacon is crispy. Meantime, cook Couscous according to the packet directions. When ready, remove meatloaf from oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Optional, serve with a simple salad. |
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