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MDFC(Ms Dinie’s Fried Chicken #4)

Its been a long time, but I’m having another comeback moment… Bear with me people!! Here is another fried chicken recipe! Try and let me know if you like it and have a look on my Youtube Channel, Mariposaoro’s Fusion Food Vlog! Ingredients 700 grams-1 Kilogram of Boneless(Or with bone if preferred) Chicken thighs or […]

April 11, 2022
Pepita Seasoning-Sazón De Pepitas

This seasoning draws a little bit from the Mexican cooking ideas and from the Italian seasoning, Pesto. Pepitas are the Spanish name, for pumpkin seeds, and are used to make the Mexican dish, Pipían. This recipe also uses Basil, as another ingredient, which is the herbal component to pesto, and with the addition of roasted bell pepper(But without […]

March 24, 2022
Spicy Pepita Seasoning#2-Sazón De Pepitas Picanté#2

Pepitas are the Spanish name, for pumpkin seeds, and are used to make the Mexican dish, Pipían. This recipe is different from the other pepita seasoning recipe and uses rosemary, dried limes and chilli flakes, to add a herbal, spicy and fruity flavour to this version of pepita seasoning. Give it a try, on grilled pork chops, crab cakes and […]

November 7, 2021
No Cheese Pizza 2!

This pizza says no cheese.. And has a surprising topping that no one would ever guess that there is no cheese as part of the topping! This version has the addition of fish as an optional topping INGREDIENTS 1 Packet Of Tofu,broken with a fork and sprinkled with some savoury yeast powder/Marmite(2 Teaspoons) 2 Cups […]

November 7, 2021
Mushroom Sauce/Salsa De Champiñones

Mushroom sauce to use on pasta, or any other meals of choice…. Especially Chicken and Mushroom Pie! INGREDIENTS 250-300 grams of Button/Shitake Mushrooms, chopped into small pieces 500-700mls of Milk- Use SILKEN TOFU if allergic to milk. Follow all the steps(except cornflour) for the bechamel sauce as usual! 200mls of Vegetable Stock 1-2 Tablespoons of Flour-Or […]

November 7, 2021
Beef Heart And Guinness Pie

This is a tasty pie, bursting with flavour and easy to make! Don’t be daunted by the fact that you will be eating beef heart. INGREDIENTS 2-3 kgs of Beef Heart A Small bunch of both Rosemary and Thyme, leaves chopped and a few sprigs kept back, to be kept for flavouring the gravy. Salt […]

November 7, 2021
Mantecados(Spanish Shortbread)

These are the most crumbly and moreish cookies that you are ever going to eat! Mantecados are cookies that originate from Spain, and are often interchangeable with another Spanish cookie, POLVORONES-However, whilst Mantecados are baked all year round,Polvorones are baked specifically at Christmas and follow a variation in recipe.. INGREDIENTS 250 grams of Lard(You could […]

November 7, 2021
Mantecados (With Peanuts)-Mantecados(Con Mani)

Another Spanish shortbread recipe, with peanuts… INGREDIENTS 250 grams of Lard(You could use Butter or Margarine.) 300 grams of Self-Raising Flour 150 -200 grams of Roasted and ground Peanuts OR 5-6 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter 125 grams of Icing Sugar(Powdered Confectioners Sugar)-And some reserved, for dusting onto the cookies when they are cooked Pinch of Salt Teaspoon […]

November 7, 2021
Lemon And Lime Shortbread(Mantecados Con Sabor Limón Y Lima)

Another shortbread recipe, for those who like their shortbread cookies… INGREDIENTS 160 grams of Butter or Margarine 250-300 grams of Self-Raising Flour 125 grams of Icing Sugar(Powdered Confectioners Sugar) Pinch of Salt Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract Zest of both 1 Lemon and Lime METHOD Pour the flour, and icing sugar into a bowl and cut half […]

November 7, 2021
Cheese Sauce-Salsa De Queso

A simple Cheese Sauce for all meals… INGREDIENTS 300 grams of Cheddar Cheese Grating of Nutmeg 3 Cloves of Garlic Wholegrain and Hot Mustard,to taste 2 Teaspoons of Tarragon Salt and Black Pepper(Be careful with the salt due to the cheese and high salt content!) 1 Carton of Single Cream 2-3 Tablespoons Mashed Potato Flakes/Flour […]

November 7, 2021