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19 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Keto (ish) Mug Cake (sugar free)

  1/4cup unsweetened cacao (100% cocoa) ,1 egg, 1tsp half & half, 1 pinch of baking powder, sugar sub to taste

 Microwave 60-90 seconds

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Thanks! I'll definitely be trying these out!

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1 hour ago, sillykitty said:

:o

Ohhh ... can I have your rice recipe? That looks delish, I understand why you couldn't resist. (Glad it didn't take much to satisfy that craving)

Sure! Do you want me to post it on here or message you? Im going to have to attach pics of ingredients so it might be a long post lol

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1 minute ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

Sure! Do you want me to post it on here or message you? Im going to have to attach pics of ingredients so it might be a long post lol

I don't think anyone would here would object to a long delicious post :)

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Here it is @sillykitty:) (FYI I do not use measurements)

Ingredients:

  • 1 large yellow onion chopped into small pieces
  • 4 cloves of garlic chopped
  • Oil (olive, canola or vegetable)
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 4 generous spoons of Sofrito (use a Soup spoon make sure to over scoop .... if that makes sense)
  • Salt
  • Adobo
  • Garlic powder
  • Oregano (two tablespoons... guessing)
  • 4 packs of Sazon Goya
  • 2 cans of Gandules with the liquid

Instructions:

1. In a rice pan with a little hot oil fry your chopped onions and garlic. Stir them while they cook on medium heat.

2. Once the onions & garlic are cooked half way through, add 4 large spoons of the sofrito, and the beef and chicken cube. Mix everything well and cook for a few minutes. (If ingredients start sticking to the pan, add a little water)

3. Season your mixture with salt, a good amount of garlic powder, and a good amount of adobo. Add the oregano and the 4 packets of Sazon Goya. Mix well and cook for another minute or two.

4. Next, add your two cans of Gandules (do not drain).

5. Add Water to the pan - a little less than half way of the pan. Mix everything well.

6. Wash two cups of rice. Set aside.

7. When the mixture boils, add the rice, stir again, and cook on medium heat until most of the water evaporates. (Before the water evaporates, try it to see if it needs more salt or seasoning)

8. Once most of the water evaporates, cover pan with its lid and cook on low for about 20 minutes or until done.

Tip: A good way of knowing you put the correct water and rice ratio is to grab a fork and stand it up in the middle of the pan with the rice and water (do this right after you add the rice to the water and you've stirred). Let go of the fork. If it stays standing up for a couple of seconds, you got the perfect ratio. If it keeps falling and wont stand on its own then there’s too much water and your rice will come out mushy. I dont know if this trick is a universal thing or Peruvian/latino thing lol

Here's what some of the ingredients look like. You can find them at your local supermarket in the international or Latin aisle. Last pic is optional. Some people add those olives in it at the end.

This rice is called Arroz con Gandules. Its a Puerto Rican rice a family friend showed us how to make. If you google it, you'll find many variations. The way my friend showed me is my favorite though, and I've tried a ton, especially at parties.

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🇰🇷🇯🇵🇩🇪🇨🇳🇺🇸🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹🇷🇺🇬🇧💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

THIS THREAD IS EPIC

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💜Its like International food Festival Day at school 💜

Edited by GreenTealael

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16 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

🇰🇷🇯🇵🇩🇪🇨🇳🇺🇸🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹🇷🇺🇬🇧💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

THIS THREAD IS EPIC

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇬🇧🇷🇺🇮🇹🇪🇸🇫🇷🇺🇸🇨🇳🇩🇪🇯🇵🇰🇷

💜Its like International food Festival Day at school 💜

Right!? I went through past posts and found so many good meal ideas to try. Your salmon croquettes look delicious! Going into this journey I thought I would be eating the same bland boring thing but its actually been the opposite :)

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55 minutes ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

Right!? I went through past posts and found so many good meal ideas to try. Your salmon croquettes look delicious! Going into this journey I thought I would be eating the same bland boring thing but its actually been the opposite :)

I was taught to make those so early in life I took it for granted thinking everyone eats them 😝 but I have come up with sooooo many variations I have yet to meet someone who doesn't like them 😉

Edited by GreenTealael

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18 hours ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

Here it is @sillykitty:) (FYI I do not use measurements)

Ingredients:

  • 1 large yellow onion chopped into small pieces
  • 4 cloves of garlic chopped
  • Oil (olive, canola or vegetable)
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 4 generous spoons of Sofrito (use a Soup spoon make sure to over scoop .... if that makes sense)
  • Salt
  • Adobo
  • Garlic powder
  • Oregano (two tablespoons... guessing)
  • 4 packs of Sazon Goya
  • 2 cans of Gandules with the liquid

Instructions:

1. In a rice pan with a little hot oil fry your chopped onions and garlic. Stir them while they cook on medium heat.

2. Once the onions & garlic are cooked half way through, add 4 large spoons of the sofrito, and the beef and chicken cube. Mix everything well and cook for a few minutes. (If ingredients start sticking to the pan, add a little water)

3. Season your mixture with salt, a good amount of garlic powder, and a good amount of adobo. Add the oregano and the 4 packets of Sazon Goya. Mix well and cook for another minute or two.

4. Next, add your two cans of Gandules (do not drain).

5. Add Water to the pan - a little less than half way of the pan. Mix everything well.

6. Wash two cups of rice. Set aside.

7. When the mixture boils, add the rice, stir again, and cook on medium heat until most of the Water evaporates. (Before the water evaporates, try it to see if it needs more salt or seasoning)

8. Once most of the water evaporates, cover pan with its lid and cook on low for about 20 minutes or until done.

Tip: A good way of knowing you put the correct water and rice ratio is to grab a fork and stand it up in the middle of the pan with the rice and water (do this right after you add the rice to the water and you've stirred). Let go of the fork. If it stays standing up for a couple of seconds, you got the perfect ratio. If it keeps falling and wont stand on its own then there’s too much water and your rice will come out mushy. I dont know if this trick is a universal thing or Peruvian/latino thing lol

Here's what some of the ingredients look like. You can find them at your local supermarket in the international or Latin aisle. Last pic is optional. Some people add those olives in it at the end.

This rice is called Arroz con Gandules. Its a Puerto Rican rice a family friend showed us how to make. If you google it, you'll find many variations. The way my friend showed me is my favorite though, and I've tried a ton, especially at parties.

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I don't even eat rice and I'm saving this recipe because it reminds me of my boriqua infused childhood 😉

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Tonight’s dinner: Greek salad with grilled chicken. Did black olives instead of kalamata. Chicken came out super good since I had it marinating overnight. Im slowly incorporating raw veggies into my diet. I’m still scared to make it a daily thing this soon in.

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I need to join this thread, lots of inspiration. Will post stuff as well, but I was already eating my lunch as I discovered the thread hehe

My new favorite carb right now is this. I add it to a lot of meals, 50g max. So easy, love the texture, and filling. Having some with my chicken right now.

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Energie 606 kj / 143 kcal
Fat 1,1 g
Saturated 0,2 g
Carbs 27 g
Of which are Sugar 0,3 g
Fiber 3,1 g
Protein 4,8 g
Salt 0,69 g

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6 minutes ago, Meryline said:

I need to join this thread, lots of inspiration. Will post stuff as well, but I was already eating my lunch as I discovered the thread hehe

My new favorite carb right now is this. I add it to a lot of meals, 50g max. So easy, love the texture, and filling. Having some with my chicken right now.

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Energie 606 kj / 143 kcal
Fat 1,1 g
Saturated 0,2 g
Carbs 27 g
Of which are Sugar 0,3 g
Fiber 3,1 g
Protein 4,8 g
Salt 0,69 g

What is it? :D Is it barley?

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@FluffyChix it's spelt. It's pre cooked so I just add it to my meal that I meal prep, and then when I heat it in the micro, it's all the cooking it need. Or the last 3 min to a stew of sorts.

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