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GCC: Horchata

October 19, 2011 by Monica in Gutsy Cooks Club

And the rice theme continues.  I have mentioned before how I have wanted to try my hand at one of my favorite Mexican drink – Horchata for a while now.  And when “Rice” became the main ingredient in our Gutsy Cook October options, I could not pass up adding it to our repertoire.  

Code: I had to make it now!

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October 19, 2011 /Monica
Gutsy Cooks Club
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GCC: Arroz Imperial [Imperial Rice]

October 17, 2011 by Monica in Chicken, Dinner, Entertaining, Gutsy Cooks Club, Latin, Main Courses, Rice

The first time I tried this dish was when I lived in Miami and was invited to a birthday party by a friend from Cuba.

When I first saw it, I figure it was the typical Arroz con pollo – [chicken and rice] dish found in most Latin birthday parties.

Boy, was I wrong.

Is anything BUT, the typical chicken and yellow rice.

I would call it a dress up version of Chicken and yellow rice with a couple of twist - Mayonnaise is added to the cooked rice and the chicken is cooked in a sofrito/tomato base giving it a rich flavor, then its layered like a lasagna, and topped with mozzarella or any other mild white cheese.

Living in Miami, I never had the need to make it at home, since about 80% of the Cuban restaurants would have it as a catering/menu choice and all I had to do, was place the order and pick it up.

I had not had this dish in over 10 years.

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October 17, 2011 /Monica
Chicken, Dinner, Entertaining, Gutsy Cooks Club, Latin, Main Courses, Rice
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Snap Thursday - The story of us

October 13, 2011 by Monica in Snap Thursdays

I really don’t have much to say about this one.  Exept that walking hand in hand after 3 years together still makes my heart go flippy-ty flop.  I’m counting on still being like that as we grow old together.

I love the story of us.

October 13, 2011 /Monica
Snap Thursdays
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