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Hi everyone, and welcome to this experiment!

After many years living and working in the Silicon Valley my family and I relocated to Long Island, NY in 2009. Yes, it is a big change. A change that can either literally freeze your heart or transform your soul. During this process of change I have shelter myself into sharing more quality time with my family, reading, going back to college, and cooking. I love food. Not just for the mere reason of eating it,but because I find fascinating the way in wich flavors and textures are combined to form a piece of art. Art that bring people together and feeds the heart as it feeds your stomach.
In this blog you will enjoy the puertorrican flavors added to different meals you may already know. In addition I will share some traditional recipes with my own touch. And will ask my mom permision to share some of hers.
Flavors from Puerto Rico are vibrant and that's what we all need to spark a meal and enjoy it. Sharing this fantastic art with family and friends is a way to open a window to my Caribbean culture.
Open the window and let the sun in! It's time to cook something you'll love to eat!
Carmen



Friday, May 14, 2010

Pasta a la Espanola



I have been thinking about chorizo and shrimp together for a while. I wondered about the great flavors put in one dish. Then thought about pasta. Finally put my thoughts into action. It is a heavenly dish you've got to try.
It is a meal that everyone is going to LOVE.
Ingredients:
- 20 onz Three cheese tortellini
- 2.5 lb. Sliced fresh chorizo
- 1.0 lb Cooked shrimp peeled & cleaned
- 2.0 onz Olive oil
- 1 Julienne cut yellow onion
- 10 galic cloves , each cut in three pieces.
- Parsley (not italian)
- 1 medium sliced vine tomato
- Lemon pepper seasoning "Trader's Joe"
- Fresh Parmesan cheese

Procedure:
1. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions.
2. In a large pan add 1onz of  olive oil. Med- low heat.
3. Add 7 of the garlic cloves and have of the onion. Let it brown.
4. Add seasoning.
5. Add the fresh chorizo to the pan and mix. Let it cook until it changes color.
6. On a second large pan add  the rest of the olive oil. Med- low heat.
7. Add the rest of the garlic and onion and seasoning to the second pan. Let it brown.
8. Add the shrimp to the second pan with parsley, tomatoes and mix. Let it cook for about 10 minutes.
9. On a large rectangular glass or ceramic container add the drained pasta. Distribute evenly.
10. On top of the pasta now add the cooked chorizo with the all the juices. Mix.
11. Now add the shrimp without the juice. Mix carefully.

Drink:
Sparkling Water
Wine:
St. Francis, Merlot, 2006, Sonoma County
Dessert:
Dessert shells with fresh strawberries and whipped cream on top.
BUEN PROVECHO!!

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